January foreign equity flows unusually high

Net foreign equity flows to and from Bangladesh's capital market this past January were "abnormally high" at over US$ 61 million compared to corresponding 2017 period. The foreign investments, especially in the last two weeks of January, totalled $37.33 million although the first week of the month began with a...

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Zia Orphanage Trust verdict today amid tight security, tensions

Tensions kept heightening ahead of a graft case verdict today (Thursday) against BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia.The administration beefed up security by deploying law-enforcers in Dhaka and other areas of the country.Vehicular movement in the city thinned and shops closed early on Wednesday evening. There were not enough public transports for...

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Skeptical of justice as judiciary not independent: Khaleda

Alleging that the country's trial system has been turned into a mockery, BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia said on Wednesday she was doubtful about getting justice today (Thursday) and asserted that she would not bow down, report agencies."As the judiciary is not independent, I'm doubtful about getting justice tomorrow (Thursday). I'm...

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BD to sue Philippine bank to recover stolen reserves: Muhith

Bangladesh will file case against Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) of the Philippines as a last resort to recover the former's stolen reserves, the finance minister said Wednesday."Yes, the case will be filed in New York. Fed will join us as a party in the case," AMA Muhith told newsmen...

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News Watch (08-02-2018)

Tk 396.3m incentive for Aus farmersThe government allocated Tk 396.3 million (39.63 crore) in incentives for small and marginal farmers to boost Aus rice production in the next season, said Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury on Wednesday. "Some 237,182 small and marginal farmers will get Tk 39.64 crore as incentives for...

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Prayer Timings-(8-02-2018)

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