BNP govt reconstitutes powerful ECNEC body
In a move to consolidate economic governance, the newly elected BNP-led government on Tuesday reconstituted the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), restoring the apex body responsible for approving major public investment projects.The reorganisation places Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the helm of the influential committee, signalling the...
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NFAs surpass 34m with deposits exceeding Tk 72.6b
Bangladesh's financial inclusion drive gathered further momentum in the December 2025 quarter, with no-frill accounts (NFAs) surpassing 34 million and deposits climbing above Tk 72.60 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank (BB).The number of NFAs -- low-cost accounts that can be opened with Tk 10, Tk 50...
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DU students protest, as 'police beat journalists'
Two journalists and several students of Dhaka University (DU) were ‘beaten’ during an anti-narcotics drive of police at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital on Monday evening. The injured are Tofayel Ahmed of Banglanews- 24.com, and Kawsar Ahmed Ripon of Ajker Patrika. The incident sparked protests, with students staging demon stration...
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PM to inaugurate Ekushey Book Fair tomorrow
The Amar Ekushey Boimela (Book Fair) 2026 will begin tomorrow (February 26). Prime Minister (PM) Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the fair at 2:00 pm on the opening day.The announcement was made by Selim Reza, member secretary of the Book Fair Organising Committee, at a press conference on Tuesday.According to him,...
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UIU's BBA in AIS gets accreditation from IIA, USA
The BBA in Accounting and Information Systems (AIS) programme of the United International University (UIU) achieved the "academic alliance" accreditation from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), USA. IIA is a partner of AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), said a press release.UIU is the second university in...
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