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CSR spending by Islamic banks drops significantly

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending by Islamic banks in Bangladesh has witnessed a significant decline in recent months, raising concern about the banks' capacity to sustain their social impact initiatives.A latest Bangladesh Bank (BB) report revealed that during the July-September 2024 quarter, CSR spending stood at Tk0.58 billion, a sharp...

Arrange elections after required reforms

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Secretary-General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday reiterated his party's demand to the interim government for holding a fair national election after completion of necessary reforms."This is not true that we don't want reforms. We want election after completion of the required reforms," he said.He made...

Ministry seeks Tk 26.51b urgent fund for OMS prog

The food ministry has sought a Tk 26.51- billion emergency allocation to continue the subsidised open market sale (OMS) of key essentials without interruptions, sources said. It recently requested the finance ministry to take steps in this connection.The amount has been sought as an additional allocation in the Directorate General...

Fireworks heighten Dhaka's air, sound pollution

The increasing usage of fireworks during the New Year celebration heightens Dhaka's air and sound pollution, last seven years’ data has shown.Analyzing the data during New Year eve in 7 years since 2017, the Center for Atmospheric Pollution Studies (CAPS) found that in 2023 New Year, the amount of air...

No bar for Khaleda to contest next polls: AG

There is no legal bar for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia to participate in the next general election, said Attorney-General Md Asaduzzaman on Friday."The false and conspiratory cases filed against Khaleda Zia have already been settled. Therefore, there is no legal obstacle to her participation in the next election," he said,...

Hajj pry reg end: Quota not fulfilled

The deadline for the preliminary and primary registration period for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimages has ended, according to the Ministry of Religious Affairs. Though the full Hajj quota has not been met, the ministry will not be extending the period further, reports bdnews24.com.Mamun Al Faruque, deputy secretary of the Hajj...

South Asian nations, China must work together to ensure stability, development in region: Foreign Adviser

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Friday said China and South Asian nations must work together to ensure peace, stability, and development in the region as responsible neighbors, reports UNB."While we celebrate our historical ties and envision a future of shared prosperity, we must address...