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Misuse of funds shrinks returns

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said a massive investment had been made in development projects over the years but the rate of return is very low due to the misuse of money."Internal rate of return (IRR), net project value (NPV), and some other calculations were there while taking...

Planning Adviser stresses Ctg port's potential as 'strategic trade hub'

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud has underscored the potential of Chittagong Port as a strategic hub for trade and commerce for regions, especially for India's northeastern region.He said the port could facilitate the export of goods from that area while also enabling the import of raw materials, which could be processed...

Commited to safeguarding it for all: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said they are committed to safeguarding the religious freedom of every citizen of the country, reports UNB. He said this when Stephen Schneck, Chair of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), met him at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday.Their...

Industries getting increased gas supply

Gas feeding to industries increased 21 per cent year on year during the past four months to April, official data showed Monday, amid industrialists' urge for adequate fuel to run factories.Average gas supply to industries during the first four months of the current calendar year until April was 997 million...

Govt moves to finalise labour law reforms in line with international standards

The government has initiated a move to incorporate possible recommendations made by Labour Reform Commission into the amendments to the labour law, aiming to bring about long-awaited changes in line with the international standards, sources said.The Ministry of Labour and Employment has already formed a committee to examine which of...

Conventional banks outperform Islamic counterparts

Bangladesh's banking sector witnessed steady growth from January 2024 to January 2025, with key financial indicators like deposit, investment, and asset of conventional banks outperforming Islamic ones. According to the latest Bangladesh Bank (BB), though both segment s showed positive trends, conventional banks remained a competitive edge in most areas...

Hamas accepts US Gaza truce proposal

GAZA CITY, May 26 (AFP): A Hamas source said the group had accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal presented by mediators that reportedly involves the releasing of 10 hostages in two batches and a 70-day truce.The outline of the new potential deal was revealed as Israel ramped up its offensive in...