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Charge rational interest rate on loans

Government's finance division wants fixing rational interest on loans from microfinance banks as it finds the rates irrationally high in case of microcredit, taken by small borrowers, sources have said.It specifically wants that the microfinance banks charge simple interest from borrowers instead of compound interest that includes interest on interest...

Tarique seeks ‘Yes’ vote, pledges coal-based industries

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Friday sought "yes" vote in the upcoming referendum, scheduled to be held along with the February 12 general election, and also pledged coal-based industries in the north. Speaking as the chief guest at a BNP election rally at Eidgah ground in Rangpur, he called on...

Jamaat vows solution to Feni floods

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has pledged to resolve the flooding in Feni through talks with India if the 11-party alliance comes to power.He made the promise at an election rally in Feni on Friday, bdnews24.com."The embankments, the absence of which has caused your suffering, have not yet been built," said...

NCP presents 'Manifesto of Youth and Dignity'

The National Citizen Party (NCP) is announcing a 36-point manifesto ahead of the 13th parliamentary election, bdnews24.com.The party's election promises are being announced at a function titled "Manifesto of Youth and Dignity" at a hotel in Dhaka on Friday afternoon.The new party, composed of many frontline leaders of the July...

Bangladesh to seek 12-yr trade grace for post-graduation era

Bangladesh is set to seek a binding 12-year transition period to safeguard its export-oriented economy from post-LDC-graduation trade challenges in a high-stakes strategy to be placed at the upcoming WTO ministerial meet. Officials say the government has finalized a comprehensive Position Paper for placing at the 14th World Trade Organisation...

53pc to vote for BNP, allies, 31pc for Jamaat

Nearly 53 per cent of people are ready to vote for BNP candidates across the country, while more than 47 per cent want Tarique Rahman as the next prime minister, a survey released on Friday reveals.A strong intention to participate in the upcoming February election, growing confidence in election administration,...