BB feeds four cash-hungry banks with Tk 185 billion

High-powered money makes a big comeback in banking aid with the central bank already feeding four cash-hungry banks with Tk 185 billion under government policy to protect some crisis-ridden lenders. Sources at the Bangladesh Bank say the liquidity support is meant solely for "safeguarding depositors".The recipient banks cannot use the...

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Lawyer killed amid clashes during Chinmoy's court prosecution

CHATTOGRAM Nov 26: A lawyer was killed while supporters of expelled ISKCON leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari were demonstrating for the Hindu priest's release during his court prosecution. Police and witnesses said the murder of Advocate Saiful Islam Alif took place in Laldighi area beside Rangam Cinema Hall in the...

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CA condemns Ctg lawyer's murder, orders probe

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday condemned the murder of a lawyer in the port city of Chattogram during unrest.He has ordered an investigation into the killing and appropriate legal course, said Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary, Abul Kalam Azad Majumder.Prof Yunus urged all to keep calm and stay...

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Govt warned of rice shortage amid market instability

The home ministry has warned the government about the possible shortfall of rice due to volatile global market, rising dollar price, soaring production cost and recent floods. Exploiting the issues, unscrupulous traders is destabilising the rice market by hoarding it, adversely affecting the country's consumers.The ministry has conducted an investigation...

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Multinationals seek predictability in business licensing, taxing

Top business executives of multinational companies operating in Bangladesh urged the government to ensure predictability in licensing and tax measures alongside improving ease of doing business.Over a dozen chief executive officers, managing directors, and country heads of the multinationals Tuesday met Chief Adviser of the interim government Prof Muhammad Yunus...

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Prayer Timings (2024-11-27)

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