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MoF asks BB to expedite 5 major acts' endorsement

The Ministry of Finance has asked the Bangladesh Bank to expedite efforts to formulate and amend five major acts related to banks and non-bank financial institutions, officials say.They say both the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have for long been pushing for quickening the process.The acts...

Green, sustainable financing by banks, FIs shrinks in Q3

Green and sustainable financing provided by the banks and financial institutions (FIs) declined during the third quarter (Q3) of 2024, according to a latest Bangladesh Bank report, mainly due to poor overall loan disbursements.In the July-September quarter, banks contributed Tk 65.85 billion to green financing, showing a 5.64-percent fall from...

BD, Timor agree to enhance economic engagement

President of Timor-Leste Dr. José Ramos-Horta and Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus expressed satisfaction over steadily growing relations between the two countries and Bangladesh underscored the need for tapping available synergies and increased economic engagements.They appreciated signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on 'Bilateral Consultation Mechanism (BCM)' and an...

Kamran T Rahman reelected MCCI president

Industrialist Kamran Tanvirur Rahman has been re-elected president of Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI). The members of the Board of Directors of the platform unanimously re-elected him in the first meeting of the new board held on Tuesday. It was confirmed in the 120th Annual General Meeting...

Two cases filed against ex-PM's peon, his wife

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two cases against Md. Jahangir Alam, the former office assistant (peon) to ex-Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, and his wife Kamrun Nahar, on charges of amassing wealth worth over Tk 250 million illegally.Inquiry revealed staggering financial transactions amounting to Tk 6.26 billion in Jahangir's bank...

Tarique stresses unity on Victory Day

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said that a functional parliament and a government accountable to the people could ensure real political power and strength.He made the comments in his verified Facebook post on the occasion of Victory Day.The BNP leader laid emphasis on creating more employment...

Alongside warm clothes, blankets are also much in demand amid a drop in temperature.

Alongside warm clothes, blankets are also much in demand amid a drop in temperature. In the picture taken from the capital's Jatrabari on Tuesday, a rickshaw driver carrying stacks of blankets on his pedal-powered three-wheeler is on his way to Gulistan wholesale market from Narayanganj. — Asad-Uz-Zaman

Next polls by Jun 30, 2026: CA's press secy

The next national elections will be held before June 30, 2026 as Chief Adviser of the interim government Dr Muhammad Yunus has given a roadmap, Press Secretary to the chief adviser Shafiqul Alam has said.Responding to queries from journalists during a regular briefing of the Chief Adviser's Office at the...

Bangladeshis' credit card spending in Thailand overtakes India

Bangladeshis' credit card spending abroad has seen a notable shift, with Thailand overtaking India as the second most preferred destination, according to a report released by Bangladesh Bank on Tuesday.The United States continues to hold the top position for overseas credit card usage, reports UNB.In October, credit card spending by...