Govt spends Tk 400b in FY26 to rescue banks

FE REPORTThe government is spending more than Tk 400 billion this fiscal year (FY2025-26) to recapitalise weak banks, underscoring the scale of challenges facing the financial sector as it seeks to restore stability, improve governance and rebuild depositor confidence.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury disclosed the figure while presenting the...

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Tech-skilled youth will build a prosperous Bangladesh, says Minister

Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology and Science and Technology Faqir Mahbub Anam, on Saturday said that tech-skilled youth will build a prosperous Bangladesh of the future, emphasizing that there is no alternative to developing skilled human resources in Artificial Intelligence (AI), programming and innovative technologies. He described the...

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MW Bangladesh, MAYA celebrate World Music Day

To celebrate Bengal's rich folk music heritage and World Music Day, MW Magazine Bangladesh, in partnership with MAYA, the natural wellness brand of Square Toiletries Limited, organised MAYA 'Songs of Bengal: Pran Bondher Sone' at Aloki Convention Centre on Friday, according to a press statement. One of the programme's primary...

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CARGO VESSEL OWNERS HOLD HUMAN CHAIN DEMANDING DEMURRAGE PAYMENTS

CARGO VESSEL OWNERS HOLD HUMAN CHAIN DEMANDING DEMURRAGE PAYMENTSOwners of general cargo vessels on Saturday formed a human chain in front of the National Press Club, demanding the immediate payment of outstanding demurrage charges in accordance with contractual agreements and the full implementation of the government's Shipping Policy-2024 to protect...

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