Family debt lowest in 14 years: Global study

The country's household debt as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) has been shrinking over the years from its peak in 2005.The household debt means the purchase of residential property and cars.The household debt, which was 5.1 per cent of the GDP in 2005, fell to 4.1 in 2010. It...

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Parties in JS may form interim govt: PM

NEW YORK, Sept 29 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Friday a government might be formed with representatives from political parties having representation in Parliament ahead of the next general election."I talked to the Opposition Leader (Raushon Ershad). If they want, they can join us," she told a press...

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Padma Bridge to be renamed as 'Sheikh Hasina Padma Bridge'

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader said on Saturday his ministry took a decision to rename the Padma Bridge as 'Sheikh Hasina Padma Bridge'. "We have taken the decision on renaming the bridge as 'Sheikh Hasina Padma Bridge' on the basis of opinions and suggestions received from the government...

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