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G-sec market expands by Tk 1.15tn in nine months

Government securities turn hotcakes as the G-sec market booms on the back of a quick growth in borrowing with these instruments by Tk 1.15 trillion in the first nine months of this fiscal.Officials and money-market analysts have said the government borrowing from the financial sector through issuing securities keeps rising...

CA Dr Yunus in Vatican to attend Pope's funeral

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus visited St. Peter's Square in Vatican City in Italy on Friday to pay homage to the mortal remains of Pope Francis, shortly after his arrival from Doha.Professor Yunus reached Rome from Qatar on Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis."His Most...

De-growth lingers in cement sector since 2022

A persistent lower consumption has been affecting the growth of the local cement industry for the last few years, according to industry insiders. They have attributed such sluggish demand for the construction material to fewer infrastructure projects, especially in the public sector, coupled with the prevailing slower economic growth.While they...

Graft, bureaucratic bottlenecks principal roadblocks to FDI

Corruption in public offices is to blame first for foreign direct investment (FDI) shying away from Bangladesh so long as, according to World Bank findings, nearly one-fourth of the firms were forced to give bribe to start business."Bureaucratic delays and frequent changes in foreign direct investment law and regulations are...

Indian, Pakistani troops exchange fire in Kashmir

NEW DELHI, April 25 (AFP): Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire overnight across the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir, officials said Friday, after the United Nations urged the nuclear-armed rivals to show "maximum restraint" following a deadly shooting in the region.Relations have plunged to their lowest level in...

Heatwave may continue -

The mild-to-moderate heatwave, which was sweeping through different parts of the country on Friday, is likely to continue, according to the Met office.The heatwave swept across Rajshahi division and Tangail, Manikganj, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Jashore and Chuadanga districts.The country's highest temperature of 39.0° C was recorded in Rajshahi. It may continue...

In the heat of early summer, Krishnachura trees start blooming

In the heat of early summer, Krishnachura trees start blooming along the roadside in Sangsad Bhaban area of Dhaka city. As cars pass and people walk by, the vibrant blossoms offer a moment of colour and calm, a brief pause in the everyday rush. The photo was taken on Friday....