Shun 'disastrous path' rooted in profit-driven economic models

Nobel-laureate interim ruler of Bangladesh Prof Yunus urges the world to move away from a "disastrous path" rooted in narrow, profit-driven economic models, as he highlights the importance of social business as a change-maker.While deploring hindrances at home in the past to propagating his flagship initiatives, the Chief Adviser of...

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Govt orders fixing factors squeezing savings tools investment

A rising reliance on bank borrowing for meeting public financing gaps prompts the government to probe reasons why people are reluctant to invest in savings instruments that feed its funding needs, officials said.The Ministry of Finance has asked the savings directorate to fix the factors behind the slump in investment...

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Islamic banks' deposit, investment up 4pc, 8pc

Islamic banks maintained consistent deposit growth, with figures increasing from Tk 4.19 trillion in February 2024 to Tk 4.36 trillion in February 2025 - a 4.0-percent rise. This came amid an 8.17 per cent overall rise in total banking deposits, which stood at Tk 19.19 trillion by the end of...

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Reform Unity calls march to NBR today

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) Reform Unity Council, a coalition of protesting NBR officials and staff, is set to march to the NBR headquarters this (Saturday) morning as part of its previously announced 'Complete Shutdown' programme. The group is demanding removal of NBR Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan.The 'Complete...

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Prayer Timings (2025-06-28)

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