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Large manufacturing output shrinks nearly 10 per cent

Bangladesh's large-scale manufacturing sector contracted sharply in February, weighed down mainly by a steep decline in garment production amid election-related disruptions and subdued export orders.Industry insiders and economists said fewer working days during the election period and Ramadan, coupled with uncertainty among foreign buyers, significantly affected factory operations and industrial...

Forex reserves above $34b despite rising ACU payments

Bangladesh's external account looks stable with gross foreign-exchange reserves standing above US $34 billion despite deferred import payment through the Asian Clearing Unit (ACU), official statistics show.The government cleared payments worth $1.51 billion against imports made in March-April period of 2026.After the payment, the country's gross forex reserves came down...

Govt to buy 3 more spot LNG cargoes by mid-June

The government is set to purchase three more liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes from the spot market by mid-June.State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated tenders to purchase the three LNG cargoes for delivery during the June 8-9, June 9-10 and June 14-15 windows amid the ongoing Middle...

30,000 women to get sewing machines

The government plans to distribute 30,000 sewing machines free of cost among poor, helpless, and disabled women with a view to ensuring their socio-economic empowerment.To this effect, the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs has sought a budgetary allocation of Tk 569 million in the current fiscal year. An official...

Eleven more die, toll crosses 400

Bangladesh's measles crisis has deepened sharply, with the nationwide death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms crossing 400 after 11 more children died in the last 24 hours, according to the latest data released by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).Of the latest deaths, four children died from confirmed...

T-bill yields show mixed movement-

Yields on treasury bills (T-bills) displayed a mixed trend on Sunday as banks continued to channel excess liquidity into government securities amid weak private-sector credit demand and persistent geopolitical uncertainty.Bankers said subdued lending appetite in the private sector has encouraged financial institutions to prefer short-term, risk-free government instruments, a trend...

BGB strengthens border vigilance with radar, thermal cameras

The Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has intensified border surveillance using modern technology, including radar systems, thermal cameras, drones and smart digital monitoring equipment, to curb smuggling, terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking and infiltration along the country's frontiers, reports BSS.Guarding Bangladesh's 4,427-kilometre border as a vigilant force, the BGB has reinforced...

Three 'cow lifters' beaten to death in Gazipur

Gazipur, May 10 (UNB): Three individuals were beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of cattle theft in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur early Sunday.The incident occurred around 4:00am in the Bagchala area under Fulbaria union, where a group of 10-12 suspected cattle thieves allegedly arrived in a pickup van...