Economists moot new poverty benchmark
FE ReportSenior economist Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud suggested on Wednesday the government change the poverty estimation method considering the current global and domestic socio-economic scenarios."Our national poverty-line income should be changing over time as standard of living improves. It's a moving goal," he said."Why should we be staying at the same...
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DSE turnover hits five-month low (2018-10-25)
The daily trade turnover on Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) hit five months' low on Wednesday, as investors remained cautious to inject fresh funds on stocks.Turnover, a crucial market indicator, stood at Tk 3.68 billion on the country's premier bourse, falling further by 3.0 per cent over the previous day's mark...
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Tigers seal series
Bangladesh beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the 2nd one-day international (ODI) of the three-match series at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday.Liton Das and Imrul Kayes led the Tigers’ chase of Zimbabwe's 246. But after Liton and Fazle Mahmud departed, Imrul Kayes fell in the nervous nineties....
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Country has too many banks, FIs: Muhith
The number of banks and financial institutions in the country is too high, which needs to be trimmed down, finance minister AMA Muhith said on Wednesday."(There are) too many banks and too many financial institutions. A consolidation of them may be needed," the minister told newsmen after a meeting of...
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Deals today on $610m ADB funds for primary edn
Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide US$ 610 million to Bangladesh against a programme and a project in the primary education sector and urban primary healthcare services. The loan agreements in this regard will be signed today (Thursday). Out of the total amount, the Manila-based lending agency will provide $500...
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