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Sun rises, not surrounded by darkness

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed described the interim government's success in the macroeconomic sector as a positive step forward on Tuesday, stating that the sun has already risen and is not surrounded by darkness, report agencies. "I think dawn shows the day. The sun has already risen and it's not...

RMG exports to EU log 2.47pc neg growth

Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) sustained a 2.47 per cent year-on-year negative growth during the first nine months of 2024.Apparel exports to the EU between January and September fetched 13.43 billion euros compared to 13.77 billion euros during the corresponding period last year, according to...

NBR strengthens ASYCUDA World System security

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has strengthened the security of the Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) World System in the wake of a password theft in May this year. To enhance the system's overall security and prevent misuse, the NBR has implemented several measures.At the first level of...

People's voting rights need to be safeguarded at any cost

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said people's voting rights need to be safeguarded at any cost, reports UNB.He stressed that voting rights of people are essential for their political and economic emancipation."We're fighting for the restoration of people's freedom of speech and the rights to vote. So, we must...

Tk 2.65b liquidity support for 3 troubled banks

Three troubled banks received Tk 2.65 billion more as liquidity support from four affluent banks under the central bank's guarantee scheme, officials said. Under the arrangement, First Security Islami Bank received Tk 500 million, National Bank Tk 650 million and Exim Bank Tk 1.50 billion from four well off banks...

HC orders formation of expert body to analyse, prepare report on deals

The High Court on Tuesday asked the government to constitute a high-powered body comprising internationally acclaimed energy and legal experts for preparing a detailed report based on analysis of all the terms and conditions of the deals signed with the Adani Group of India.The energy secretary has been asked to...

Dengue: One more dies

One more death from dengue was reported in the last 24 hours, bringing the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 422 this year, reports UNB. The latest death occurred in the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).During the period, 1052 more patients were hospitalised with viral...

Two workmen without wearing any safety gears paint the wall of a building sitting

DICING WITH DEATHTwo workmen without wearing any safety gears paint the wall of a building sitting on the crosspiece of a rope ladder, which may invite a fatal accident at any time leading to death. The photo was snapped from the capital's Nawabpur area on Tuesday.—FE Photo