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Depoliticise chambers for fair deals, urge businesses

A business meet Wednesday urged a purge in Bangladesh's trade-promotions organisations, including the apex chamber, to ensure fair trade and commerce in a political interference-free ambiance. Saying that the chambers and associations are now politicized, business leaders at the post-upsurge gathering demanded immediate resignation of board members from key trade...

Deposed PM Hasina sued in three more cases

At least three more cases have been filed against deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, genocide, murders and abductions during her rule. Her cabinet members and police high-ups are co-accused in the cases filed Wednesday with the International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka and the Chief...

Salman, Anisul on 10-day remand over instigating hawker killing

A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Salman F Rahman, the private industry and investment affairs adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, and former law minister Anisul Huq on a 10-day remand, both of whom are accused in a murder case for instigating the death of a hawker during the...

Bangladesh's banking sector risks elevate

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said the political situation in Bangladesh has exacerbated the banking industry's frailties, including weak liquidity, thin capital buffers, and ailing asset quality."We see risk of policy inaction and a potential slowdown in financial reforms," said S&P Global Ratings credit analyst Shinoy Varghese.At Bangladesh Bank, the...

Finance adviser optimistic on taming inflation

Finance and Planning Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Wednesday expressed optimism about bringing down inflation "at a rational time", saying steps were being taken to curb the menace."Inflation has increased over the months due to various reasons. But it won't take forever. We will be able to reduce inflation in...

New BB Governor vows to chase money launderers

Newly appointed Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said the central bank will give utmost priority to containing inflationary pressure and bringing stability in the forex market."The high rate of inflation and the crisis in the foreign exchange reserves are the two headline challenges of the...

Three beaten to death in two incidents in Dhaka

Three people have been beaten to death in two separate incidents in Dhaka's Jatrabari and Wari, reports bdnews24.com.The dead have been identified as Saidul Islam Yasin, 19, Saeed Arafat Sharif, 20, and Alamin Bhuiyan, 42.They were pronounced dead after being brought to Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Wednesday.Md Bachchu Mia,...

Pupils under the banner 'Students against Discrimination' stage a sit-in at Shabagh

Pupils under the banner 'Students against Discrimination' stage a sit-in at Shabagh before marching to Dhanmondi on Wednesday. The protest commemorates fellow students killed nationwide during the anti-quota movement. — FE Photo