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Ministry defers BB law reform, leaves it to elected govt

The finance ministry has halted proposed amendments to the Bangladesh Bank Order of 1972, describing the changes as politically sensitive and leaving the final decision to a future elected government, officials said.In a letter to the central bank governor, Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said that revising a foundational law...

Fresh Ctg port strike call draws business outcry

Crisis in Chittagong port for protests against terminal lease to foreign operators deepens with planned strike resumption today that will aggravate the severe container congestion already caused by six days' strike by workers and employees. Shiploads of cargos stayed stuck at sea and docks in a nagging container congestion at...

BNP, Jamaat dream trillion-dollar dreams

Power contenders Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami both have set forth long-term and ambitious growth narratives built around economic recovery, job creation and structural reform in their election manifestos, less underpinned with politico-ideological overtone.The competing promises reflect a growing recognition that economic performance, rather than ideology alone, will...

Tarique vows to rebuild country with people's mandate

THAKURGAON, Feb 7 (BSS): BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman reiterated on Saturday his firm commitment to rebuilding Bangladesh with the support, love and power of the people.Addressing an election rally at the Thakurgaon Government High School field, he said building a 'dream Bangladesh' requires the cooperation and support of every citizen...

Jamaat MPs won't take state perks, says Shafiqur

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said that members of his party will refuse government-allocated plots and duty-free vehicles if elected to parliament, reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at an election rally in Habiganj on Saturday, Shafiqur said Jamaat candidates would also publicly disclose annual income and expenditure statements for themselves and their family...