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BD eyes vast Japanese RMG mkt

Bangladeshi apparel exporters are increasingly focusing on the Japanese market after understanding its vast untapped potential. Many readymade garment (RMG) manufacturers and buying houses are preparing to expand their presence in this high-value destination.With an imminent economic partnership agreement (EPA), growing Japanese interest in China Plus One sourcing, and a...

Rohingya, polls, global peace top Bangladesh's agenda at UNGA

Bangladesh will spotlight three major issues at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) this week: a long-delayed resolution of the Rohingya crisis, the country's democratic transition through elections, and its broader role in sustaining global peace.Chief Adviser (CA) Muhammad Yunus, leading the Bangladeshi delegation, departed for...

Yields on T-bills drop as govt borrows Tk 65b

Yields on two types of treasury bills (T-bills) dropped below 10 per cent on Sunday, while the rate on 91-day T-bills remained at 10 per cent, as banks continued to channel excess liquidity into the instruments.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 182-Day T-bills came down...

Liquidity improves as key indicators ease in August

The financial market experienced improved liquidity in August as major indicators pointed to stronger funding conditions across the banking sector, according to Bangladesh Bank data released on Sunday. Lower borrowing costs, smoother settlements, and reduced volatility marked the month's money market performance.Total call-money transactions, a key gauge of liquidity, amounted...

Nine dengue deaths in highest daily count this year

Bangladesh has recorded nine more deaths from dengue fever over the past 24 hours as daily fatalities rose to a year high, reports bdnews24.com.Another 740 people were hospitalised with the Aedes-mosquito borne disease in the last 24 hours, which is also a yearly high, the health directorate reported on Sunday.This...

No push behind proposal to appoint Prof Yunus as interim govt head: Nahid

FE REPORTNational Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Sunday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka that there was no internal or external instigation behind the proposal to appoint Prof Muhammad Yunus as the head of interim government.He made the statement while testifying in a crimes against humanity...

Interpol Red Notice issuance against Saifuzzaman ordered

A court has ordered the issuance of an Interpol 'Red Notice' against former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury and his wife, as the ACC recovered 22 sacks of documents related to the ex-minister's wealth.On Sunday, a Chattogram court ordered the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to request Interpol to issue a red notice...

Trump claims 7 Nobel prizes for 'ending wars'

US President Donald Trump has claimed he ended seven wars across the world and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each, including one for stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan, reports bdnews24.com.He said this on Saturday night during a speech at the American Cornerstone Institute Founders' Dinner, NDTV reported.Trump...