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No notable change in macroeconomic trends in Q2 of FY'26: MCCI

Bangladesh's economy experienced mixed trends in the second quarter (October-December) of FY26, with growth remaining modest amid weak exports, subdued private investment, and tight monetary policy, according to the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI).In its Review of Economic Situation in Bangladesh: October-December 2025 (Q2 of FY26), the...

Khosru asks PC to align dev projects with BNP manifesto goals

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has directed the Planning Commission (PC) to review all ongoing development projects to assess their relevance to the BNP's election manifesto.Signalling a potential shift in priorities under the new administration, he also instructed officials to prioritise projects that deliver measurable output and...

Dhaka South, North and four other city corporations get administrators

The government has appointed administrators to six city corporations, including Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).According to a notification issued on Monday, the Local Government Division under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives made the appointments as per the 'Local Government (City...

Jul-Jan LC opening up 2.41pc, settlement down 1.21pc

Despite a modest increase in import orders, Bangladesh's import-bill settlement declined during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, reflecting subdued industrial demand and changing foreign-exchange dynamics.According to data from the Bangladesh Bank, the country opened letters of credit (LCs) worth $42.78 billion during the July-January period of...

BD adheres to policy of noninterference, fair coop

Bangladesh will safeguard its independence and sovereignty while adhering to a policy of noninterference in the internal affairs of other states, the foreign minister said after several diplomats Monday discussed bilateral ties in new perspective. Speaking to reporters after meetings with the foreign envoys at the foreign ministry in Dhaka,...

Family Card distribution likely to start March 10

The government is likely to launch the distribution of the 'Family Cards' on a trial basis among low-income households on March 10, with the initial rollout covering one ward each in 13 districts across the country, according to media reports.Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is expected to inaugurate the distribution.The decision...

Two more RMG factories achieve 'Green' certification

Bangladesh's RMG sector has reached a new milestone in eco-friendly industrialization as two more garment factories have earned the prestigious Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) , reports UNB.With these new additions, the total number of LEED-certified garment factories in Bangladesh...

Three secretaries transferred in latest administration shake-up

The government has transferred three secretaries to the Ministry of Public Administration, reports bdnews24.comA notification on Monday announced the administrative reshuffle.The transferred officers are Secondary and Higher Education Secretary Rehana Perven, Religious Affairs Secretary Kamal Uddin and Prime Minister's Office Secretary Saifullah Panna.The government has yet to announce their successors...