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5-yr bond yield rises

The yield on five-year treasury bonds edged up on Tuesday, signalling higher government borrowing from the banking system in the coming months to help finance the budget deficit, officials said.The cut-off yield, commonly referred to as interest rate, on Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) rose to 10.84 per cent, up...

Bogura-Sirajganj rail project returns anew

After being dropped from India's line of credit (LoC), the Bangladesh Railway (BR) has revived the Bogura-Shaheed M Mansur Ali Station railway project with a substantially revised cost, nearly double the original estimate.The state-owned rail operator is now seeking alternative foreign financing to keep the long-delayed project on track, officials...

Railway to slash fund demand by 34.7pc in RADP

The Bangladesh Railway (BR) is set to place a 34.70-percent lower demand in the revised FY26 annual development programme (RADP) to implement 32 projects as it is unable to complete some schemes on schedule. It says Tk 49.24 billion will be required in the next six months against Tk 75.41...

Finance adviser calls for social movement against corruption

Economic Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said if the politicians have good intentions, society will not decay and corruption will decrease.Mr. Salehuddin also laid emphasis on ensuring transparency and accountability in the financial sectors.He made the observations on Tuesday at a discussion meeting organised by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) at the...

ACC to get full independence if BNP returns to power: Tarique

BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday pledged that his party will fully ensure the independence of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to effectively control corruption in the country if its returns to power. "Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. We must pull the reins on corruption and we have the track...

Govt activities to continue despite poll schedule: Salehuddin

Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that government operations will continue as usual despite the announcement of the national election schedule."All government activities will continue as long as they do not directly influence the election," he said, adding that only decisions affecting the election, such as fresh field-level...

Jet fuel price hiked by up to 4.36pc for December

The energy regulator has raised the prices of jet A-1 fuel, known as aviation fuel, by 4.10 per cent to 4.36 per cent for international and domestic flights respectively for this month (December).With the upward adjustments, the price of jet A-1 fuel has been fixed at US$0.6875 per litre for...

Employees won't get incentive bonuses: BB

FE REPORT Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday directed that commercial banks having capital shortfall or provision shortfall would not be able to pay incentives to their employees. Banks previously used to disburse such type of bonuses even if they had deficits.The central bank issued this directive in order to ensure good...

BTRC says 'no' to used mobile imports, traders stand firm

After protests, building sieges, and arson attacks, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has remained adamant on its decision to ban unauthorised mobile phones, reports bdnews24.com.Following a meeting with officials on Tuesday, grey market mobile phone traders said a compromise has not been reached. They still want to import old...

Buyers visit a stall at the National SME Product Fair 2025 at the Bangladesh-China

Buyers visit a stall at the National SME Product Fair 2025 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka, on Tuesday.— FE Photo

Rokeya Day observed in Rangpur

RANGPUR, Dec 9: Rangpur district administration, BRUR and different socio-cultural organisations observed Rokeya Day 2025 on Tuesday.A tribute was paid at the memorial plaque of Begum Rokeya at her birthplace in Pairaband, Mithapukur in the morning. A discussion meeting was held at noon, followed by drawing and music competition for...