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PMI signals faster economic expansion in April

Bangladesh's overall economic activities expanded at a faster pace in April, supported mainly by stronger performance in agriculture and a rebound in manufacturing, according to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI).The survey pointed to continued business optimism despite external risks, although the construction sector remained weak for a third consecutive...

Family Card beneficiaries to rise to 4.1m in FY27

The government has decided to expand the Family Card programme to 4.1 million beneficiaries from the next fiscal year (FY 2026-27) as part of its broader effort to strengthen the social-safety net as per the ruling party's pre-election pledges.The decision was taken at a meeting of the cabinet committee on...

TIB chief meets PM, discusses anti-graft measures

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman on Thursday met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and discussed measures needed to make the country free from corruption, reports UNB. The meeting took place at the Prime Minister's Office at the Secretariat, Prime Minister's Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon said. "The TIB...

Cabinet committee approves soybean oil, LNG procurement

The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Thursday approved a number of proposals, including the procurement of liquefied natural gas (LNG), refined soybean oil and the construction of an administrative building in the capital.The committee approved the proposals at a meeting held at the Bangladesh Secretariat, with Finance Minister...

BD households spend Tk 3,454 a month on healthcare

Bangladeshi households on average spend Tk 3,454 per month on healthcare, accounting for 11 per cent of total household expenditure, said BIDS citing a study report on Thursday. Medicines and diagnostic services were the largest cost drivers, the study found. And, overall, 22.32 per cent of the population reported a...

Policy push underway to generate more solar power

The government has prioritised renewable energy like solar and wind power since assuming office, Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmood said Thursday.The ministry has been acting accordingly in line with instructions from Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, he said.Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the Power, Energy and...

BGB on high alert at Benapole, C'nawabganj borders over possible push-ins

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified security and surveillance along Benapole border in Jashore amid concerns over possible push-ins following the situation surrounding the West Bengal Legislative Assembly election in India, reports UNB.Since Thursday morning, strict security measures have been enforced across nearly 102 kilometers of border areas under the...

BB pays $1.51b in ACU bills

The central bank has paid the last $1.51 billion in Asian Clearing Union (ACU) liabilities or import bills of March and April.Arief Hossain Khan, executive director and spokesperson of the central bank, confirmed the development to bdnedws24.com on Thursday.The previous ACU bill amounted to $1.37 billion.Bangladesh was supposed to pay...

10,500-foot runway planned for new airport

FE REPORT Bogura is set to become a major aviation hub under a government plan to build an international-standard airport featuring a 10,500-foot runway capable of accommodating both domestic and international aircraft, officials say.The announcement came on Thursday during a visit to Bogura Airport by State Minister for Civil Aviation...