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Trust deficit shrinks call money market transactions before Eid

The pattern of money market changes as banks are largely bent on alternative liquidity options instead of interbank spot or the traditional call money market to meet their growing funding needs ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, officials and bankers said. Such visible changes in liquidity management of the commercial banks have put...

Seven individuals receive Independence Award 2025

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday conferred the Independence Award 2025 upon seven individuals, recognising their glorious and outstanding contributions to the nation, reports UNB.The Chief Adviser handed over the award at Osmani Memorial Auditorium.Sven distinguished individuals are Prof Jamal Nazrul Islam (posthumously) in science and technology, Mir Abdus...

Sanjida Khatun dies at 92

Renowned cultural personality and President of Chhayanaut, Dr Sanjida Khatun, passed away at Square Hospital in the capital on Tuesday. She was 92. Chhayanaut confirmed the news through a press release, stating that she had been admitted to the hospital for a week. She had been suffering from kidney complications...

Japan lends BD $582m in ODA

Japan will provide some US$582 million worth of loans for Bangladesh's energy-and food-safety improvements, officials said, at a time when the country's foreign-currency reserves need replenishment.The assistance comes under Japan's 45th overseas development assistance (ODA) package for which Bangladesh government and the lender signed two separate loan deals Tuesday in...

Hamza Dewan Choudhury (centre) shines as he makes his international debut for Bangladesh

Hamza Dewan Choudhury (centre) shines as he makes his international debut for Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers against India at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong, India, on Tuesday. The match ends in a 0-0 draw with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite...

Central bank extends deadline till April 9

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the deadline for submitting applications to establish private sector credit bureau until April 9 due to public holidays and weekends. A circular regarding the extension was issued on Tuesday.Initially, the licence application portal was scheduled to accept applications until March 25 (Tuesday). However, due...

Govt working to break syndicates

The interim government has been working to break syndicates in order to ensure good governance and ease of doing business, Chief Adviser's special envoy on international affairs Lutfey Siddiqi said.He disclosed the decision while addressing a seminar at the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) auditorium in the capital on Tuesday.If syndicates...

Yields on two BGTBs jump

The yields on two types of long-term treasury bonds jumped on Tuesday as banks showed reluctance to invest their excess liquidity in the securities ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr festival.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the 15-Year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) rose to 12.28 per cent...

CA orders launch of Starlink in 90 days

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has directed the relevant authorities to ensure the commercial launch of Starlink's satellite broadband internet service in Bangladesh within 90 days, reports UNB.According to officials, during trial broadcasts in the country, Starlink operated using its foreign satellite broadband gateway. But for commercial operations, the company...

Sanguinary struggles for freedom never fail

BNP Secretary-General and valiant freedom fighter Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said a sanguinary struggle for freedom of the people of a country can never fail."The struggle for freedom of the people of a country never fails. We also feel that the Liberation War, as a people's war, will never fail,"...

SC clears way for DGFP to continue recruitment

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Directorate General of Family Planning (DGFP) to continue its process to recruit family welfare inspectors.Chamber Judge of the Appellate Division Justice Md Rezaul Haque passed 'no order' after hearing a government appeal petition filed against a...

RMG owners must pay workers by March 27 or face travel ban: Adviser

The government has warned garment factory owners to clear workers' salaries by March 27 or face strict measures, including a travel ban, said Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain on Tuesday."Legal action will be taken against those who fail to pay wages within the stipulated time," Sakhawat said at...

Interim govt urged to ensure freedom of expression and opinion

International rights organisations on Tuesday called upon the interim government to ensure protection of freedom of expression and opinion. They called upon the government to protect journalists, other media workers, civil society actors and human rights defenders from harassment, intimidation, and other violence from state and non-state groups, and facilitate...