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Display defaulters' list on BB website, prohibit their car, house buy

Top executives of public-sector banks have suggested posting the loan defaulters' list on the central bank's website and prohibiting them from buying personal property like houses as preventive action, sources said. These are among some unsparing actions they spelt out at a meet Monday as part of efforts to recover...

PM pledges to build strong, prosperous BD

DINAJPUR, Mar 16 (UNB): Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday pledged to transform Bangladesh into a beautiful, prosperous, economically and politically strong country with the support of its people, saying that his government has begun nation-building work through a nationwide canal-restoration programme.Addressing a public rally near Sahapara canal in Kaharol...

Iran ready to take war 'as far as necessary'

Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war "as far as necessary" as it launched strikes across the region on Monday, while US allies pushed back against Donald Trump's call for help to reopen a vital shipping lane.The US-Israeli war on Iran is now entering its third...

Bangladesh seeks LNG partnerships, new terminal

Bangladesh is seeking long-term partnerships to diversify its energy-import sources and plans to establish a land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to strengthen supply security, as geopolitical tensions threaten key global shipping routes.Energy, Power and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku said disruptions in LNG shipments through the Strait...

RMG exports on downturn to all major destinations

Bangladesh rues negative growth in garment exports to its major traditional destinations like the European Union and the United States and in emerging non-traditional ones so long this fiscal year amid external headwinds.Exporters and trade officials say global trade and tariff tensions and wars cast dampers on demand for clothing...

Sammilito Islami Bank chairman Ayub Miah resigns

Mohammad Ayub Miah has resigned as chairman of the board of the state-owned Sammilito Islami Bank, citing personal reasons.He submitted his resignation letter to the Ministry of Finance on Monday, he confirmed to The Financial Express."I have submitted my resignation letter to the Ministry of Finance this morning. I have...

Shab-e-Qadr observed-

Lailatul Qadr, also known as Shab-e-Qadr, the holiest and most revered night for Muslims, was observed across the country on Monday night with solemnity and deep religious devotion. Devotees spent the night in prayer, seeking divine blessings for the peace and progress of the country as well as the welfare...