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Regional cooperation, stability key to South Asia's growth

Stronger regional cooperation, political stability and bold entrepreneurial risk-taking are essential to unlock South Asia's vast economic potential.Business leaders and policymakers made the remark at a press conference held in the city on Saturday to mark the launch of a new book, 'Made in Nepal', by Nepali industrialist Binod K....

Internet subscriptions hit 3-yr low, cell phone users edge up in Feb

FE ReportThe number of internet subscribers in Bangladesh dropped to a three-year low in February 2026, despite having a slight increase in mobile-phone users, according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).The number of total internet subscribers declined to 128.27 million in February 2026, down from...

Govt advances Boeing purchase, eyes Airbus leasing strategy

The government is moving to finalise a 14-aircraft Boeing purchase while pursuing interim Airbus leasing to bridge a five-year delivery gap, as part of a broader fleet modernisation and capacity expansion plan for Biman Bangladesh Airlines.State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat said the interim government has...

White House seeks $1.5tn defence budget as Iran war drives costs

WASHINGTON, United States, April 4 (AFP): US President Donald Trump on Friday asked lawmakers to approve a massive $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, as the United States faces rising costs from its war with Iran and mounting global security commitments.The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40...

Iran's oil exports from Kharg island increase despite war: Media

TEHRAN, April 4 (AFP) : Iran's oil exports from the key island of Kharg have increased even as the war with the United States and Israel rages, Iranian media reported on Saturday."Following the visits carried out and meetings held on Kharg island, I must say that in recent days not...

Nagad Administrator promoted to Executive Director of BB

Md. Motasem Billah, the serving administrator of Nagad, one of the country's leading mobile financial service providers, has been promoted to the position of Executive Director- the highest regular post at the Bangladesh Bank. The central bank issued an official order confirming his promotion on Thursday, says a press release.Prior...