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Economy to grow at 5pc in 2026

The General Economics Division (GED) has projected a delicate balance between a recovering growth trajectory and persistent structural hurdles, saying the economy could grow at 5.0 per cent in the current calendar year.According to the January 2026 Economic Update and Outlook released on Sunday by the GED under the Planning...

Govt deplores India's act of allowing Hasina’s public address

Bangladesh deplores allowing unseated former prime minister Sheikh Hasina to address a public event in New Delhi as such developments could have "adverse implications" for the country's political transition and upcoming general election.In a press release issued Sunday, Bangladesh's foreign ministry said the government and people were "surprised" by the...

Bangladesh pays extra $500m annually: probe finding

Bangladesh pays 4.0-5.0 US cents per unit extra to India's Adani conglomerate which costs it US$400-500 million annually for 'unfair' power-purchase agreement (PPA), an official probe reveals. And the country could lose an aggregate sum of US$10 billion as a consequence over the 25-year contract entered into with 1,496-megawatt Adani...

Graft fight, people's safety to get priority if BNP comes to power: Tarique

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 25 (BSS): BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has stated that if BNP comes to power, the party's top priority would be curbing corruption and ensuring people's safety. "BNP has a good track record of effectively addressing corruption issue in the past while in power and always protect the interest...

No more room for fascism in BD: Jamaat ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that there is no more room for fascism in Bangladesh.The people have prepared a "red card" for those who thrive on extortion."For those who have chosen extortion as a new profession, the message is clear for them-- a complete red card,"...

Govt mulls extending tax return deadline

The government is considering extending the deadline for tax return submissions by one month, following a low response rate from taxpayers despite two previous deadline extensions.Officials said that as online submissions have been made mandatory this year, many taxpayers are seeking additional time to familiarise themselves with the new system...

No level playing field yet for elections, alleges Nahid

Jamaat alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 and convener of National Citizen Party (NCP) Nahid Islam on Sunday alleged that a level playing field has yet to be ensured for the upcoming national election, reports UNB.Speaking during electioneering at different spots in Badda-Satarkul area in the morning, Nahid claimed that the Jamaat...