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Food security at stake as standing Aman plants washed away

The coverage of Aman cultivation shrunk significantly this season due to the double blow of flash flooding in the southeast region of the country and a drought-like situation in the northwest, raising concerns over the country's food security.Standing plants on 0.3 million hectares of land have already been washed away...

Taskforce formed to redefine economic strategies

The interim government has formed a taskforce consisting of prominent economists, researchers, and business leaders who will compile a comprehensive report to redefine economic strategies and mobilise the necessary resources to achieve inclusive and sustainable development.The Planning Division announced the formation of the 12-member committee in a directive on Tuesday...

BB forms six-member body to reform ailing banking sector

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has formed a six-member taskforce to suggest reforms and ensure stability in the country's banking sector that is passing through a tough time due mainly to a lack of corporate governance. Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur will coordinate overall activities of the troubleshooting squad to address the...

Tawfiq-e-Elahi put on 4-day remand

Former energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury (wearing helmet) on the premises of the Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court in Dhaka on Wednesday. — Focus Bangla A Dhaka court on Wednesday placed Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury, former energy adviser, on a four-day remand in a murder case filed with Badda Police Station in Dhaka. Judge of...

India should change narratives about BD

Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain said on Wednesday India should change the narratives about Bangladesh. "They are trying to establish a narrative that accepts only one party. All other parties in Bangladesh are extremists. I think they should give up this effort" the foreign adviser said when asked to comment on...

Hawkers occupy footpaths and roads in front of Standard Chartered Bank

Hawkers occupy footpaths and roads in front of Standard Chartered Bank in the capital's busy commercial area of Motijheel, obstructing pedestrians and vehicles. The photo was taken on Wednesday. — FE Photo

Hafizur appointed FBCCI administrator as president resigns

The government has appointed Md. Hafizur Rahman, a member of Bangladesh Competition Commission, as administrator of the apex trade body Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of commerce and industry (FBCCI) by abolishing its board of directors.On the other hand, it has also appointed Md. Sayed Ali, a deputy secretary of the...