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Rising remittance, exports narrow CAD markedly

The record inflow of remittance, coupled with steady growth in export receipts, helped significantly narrow down the country's current account deficit (CAD) during the July-March period of the ongoing fiscal year.Although import growth showed some increase, it was much lower than that of remittance and exports, giving a much-needed impetus...

Air cargo services to be enhanced, says Bashir

The government looks to enhance air cargo services to strengthen the country's logistics ecosystem, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said on Tuesday.He said air transhipment has become important in addition to sea transportation in recent times, adding that air freight facilities are also expanding beyond Dhaka."It is air (transhipment)...We have...

Yields on BGTBs decline

The yield on two-year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) dropped significantly on Tuesday as banks expressed increased interest in investing their excess liquidity in the securities.The cut off yield, generally known as interest rate, on the BGTBs came down to 11.97 per cent on the day from 12.18 per cent...

NCP presents 'reform structure' to National Consensus Commission

National Citizen Party (NCP), a political party of student leaders who spearheaded the July Uprising, has proposed a "reform structure" to the National Consensus Commission.NCP Member-Secretary Akhtar Hossain handed over the proposal to the commission's Vice-Chairman Ali Riaz during a discussion at LD Hall of the parliament complex on Tuesday.Afterwards,...

Pak FM apprises BD of Indo-Pak situation

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has apprised Bangladesh of the diplomatic measures Pakistan took in retaliation to such steps taken by India, Bangladesh Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Tuesday.Talking to the reporters at his ministry, he said Pakistan did not seek any assistance from Bangladesh as the Pak FM...

UNSC urges talks between India, Pakistan to ease tension

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI, May 6 (Reuters): The United Nations Security Council has urged India and Pakistan to ease tension and avoid military conflict, Pakistan said on Tuesday, as hostilities between the nuclear-armed rivals surge after a deadly attack on tourists in disputed Kashmir.Council members were briefed on the situation in the...

76 to vie for 35 posts in BGMEA polls

A total of 76 candidates will contest for 35 posts of board of directors of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) in the upcoming biennial elections for 2025-2027 term.Two platforms-Sammilita Parishad and Forum-- announced their final lists of candidatures with 35 each while another platform namely Oikkyo Parishad will...

Farmers thresh grain by hand as the Boro season

Farmers thresh grain by hand as the Boro season is nearing an end. The photo is snapped in Keraniganj on Tuesday. — FE Photo

NCP leaders for neutral probe, justice for Shapla Square crackdown in 2013

More than a decade after the deadly Shapla Square crackdown on mass gathering of Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh, leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) have called for demanded an independent investigation for ensuring justice and state recognition of 'Martyrs'.At a discussion titled "A Decade since the Shapla Square Massacre: Justice, Fair...

Bangladesh urges stronger regional cooperation, concessional climate finance, digital equity

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has called for enhanced development cooperation, stressing the urgency of digital transformation, climate resilience, and regional integration amid an increasingly volatile global landscape, reports BSS.He said this in a compelling address on Monday at the 58th Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) held...