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Dhaka, Saturday


28 December 2024


BB asks banks to freeze accounts of Nafeez Sarafat, his family

BB asks banks to freeze accounts of Nafeez Sarafat, his family

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on Sunday asked banks to freeze the accounts of Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat, his wife Anjuman Ara Shahid and son Rahib Safwan Sarafat Chowdhury

00:57 26 August 2024

Govt won’t allow to generate black money anymore: Dr Salehuddin

Govt won’t allow to generate black money anymore: Dr Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today categorically said that the government would not allow anyone for generating black money anymore

00:17 26 August 2024

Flood death toll rises to 20, over 5.2mn affected

Flood death toll rises to 20, over 5.2mn affected

The death toll in the devastating flood has risen to 20 as the deaths of two more people in Cumilla have been reported on Sunday

00:13 26 August 2024

Fair, participatory polls to be held after necessary reforms: Prof Yunus

Fair, participatory polls to be held after necessary reforms: Prof Yunus

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Sunday said a free, fair and participatory election will be held in the country after necessary reforms to administration, judiciary, the Election Commission (EC), electoral system and law-order sector

00:03 26 August 2024

Economists push back on Harris price gouging plan

Economists push back on Harris price gouging plan

Kamala Harris`s price gouging policy has been criticized by economists and analysts, who say it is an uncompetitive proposal that could end up hurting, and not helping, US consumers

01:41 25 August 2024

Chinese cars make inroads in Latin America

Chinese cars make inroads in Latin America

Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two years ago

01:36 25 August 2024

NBR unfreezes bank accounts of Abdul Awal Mintoo

NBR unfreezes bank accounts of Abdul Awal Mintoo

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed banks to unfreeze the accounts of Abdul Awal Mintoo, a noted businessman and vice-chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with his spouse and son after keeping the accounts blocked for 17 years

01:33 25 August 2024

BGMEA gets Khandaker Rafiqul Islam as new president

BGMEA gets Khandaker Rafiqul Islam as new president

Khandaker Rafiqul Islam has been nominated as new president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)

01:30 25 August 2024

Deadly flood kills 18, affects over 5mn people

Deadly flood kills 18, affects over 5mn people

Eighteen people died and over five million people have been affected so far as the ongoing severe flood hit 77 upazilas under 11 districts of the country

00:01 25 August 2024

Army donates one day’s salary to CA’s relief fund

Army donates one day’s salary to CA’s relief fund

Bangladesh Army has donated money, equivalent to one day`s salary of its all members, to Chief Adviser`s Relief Fund aiming to help flood victims across the country

01:24 24 August 2024

Govt working with full force to address flood: Rizwana

Govt working with full force to address flood: Rizwana

Water Resources adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Friday said the government is working collectively with full force to tackle the ongoing flash flood situation in various districts of the country

01:18 24 August 2024

US Fed chair expected to signal support for rate cuts

US Fed chair expected to signal support for rate cuts

US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is widely expected to use a keynote speech at a major central banking conference on Friday to signal support for cutting interest rates ahead of next month`s rate decision

01:13 24 August 2024

Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing amid profit drop

Alibaba to upgrade Hong Kong listing amid profit drop

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said Friday it would upgrade its Hong Kong-listed shares to primary status, opening it up to China`s huge army of investors that could potentially rake in billions of dollars for the firm

01:09 24 August 2024

Japan inflation accelerates to 2.7% in July

Japan inflation accelerates to 2.7% in July

Japanese inflation was slightly higher in July, with prices rising 2.7 percent on-year compared with 2.6 percent the month before, internal affairs ministry data showed Friday

01:06 24 August 2024

People urged to send money to CA’s relief fund for flood victims

People urged to send money to CA’s relief fund for flood victims

The people, who are interested to stand by the flood victims, have been urged to send money to `Chief Adviser`s Relief and Welfare Fund`

01:02 24 August 2024

15 dead, 48 lakh people affected as flood hits 11 districts

15 dead, 48 lakh people affected as flood hits 11 districts

Fifteen people died and over 48 lakh people have been affected as the ongoing flood hit 77 upazilas in 11 districts of the country

00:55 24 August 2024

External interest payment increased by 162pc during July-March FY24

External interest payment increased by 162pc during July-March FY24

External interest payment increased by 162 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of the last fiscal year 2023-24 (FY24) as debt servicing of loans taken for some mega projects has started

01:36 23 August 2024

NBR launches special investigation against tax evaders

NBR launches special investigation against tax evaders

The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday started special investigation operations against suspicious individuals and firms including business tycoons of the country for their amassment of illegal wealth through various means

01:32 23 August 2024

Stocks rebound on both bourses

Stocks rebound on both bourses

After witnessing a downward trend in the four sessions, stocks on Thursday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues

01:29 23 August 2024

BB dissolves Islami Bank board, forms new board

BB dissolves Islami Bank board, forms new board

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has dissolved the board of directors of the Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC

01:25 23 August 2024

ICCB terms ’BBIN Agreement’ as catalyst for economic growth

ICCB terms ’BBIN Agreement’ as catalyst for economic growth

International Chamber of Commerce-Bangladesh (ICCB) has termed the BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal) agreement as a catalyst for economic growth and development

01:22 23 August 2024

BB working for Nagad’s development: Nagad administrator

BB working for Nagad’s development: Nagad administrator

Muhammad Badiuzzaman Didar, the newly appointed administrator of Nagad Ltd. and director of Bangladesh Bank, on Thursday said the central bank is not attempting to shut down Nagad, rather it is working towards ensuring the company`s further development

01:19 23 August 2024

Mintoo elected chairman, Moazzem vice chairman of National Bank

Mintoo elected chairman, Moazzem vice chairman of National Bank

Sponsor Directors Abdul Awal Mintoo and Moazzam Hossain were unanimously elected as Chairman and Vice Chairman of National Bank respectively on Thursday

01:15 23 August 2024

Remittance inflow sees 36% growth in 1st 20 days of August

Remittance inflow sees 36% growth in 1st 20 days of August

Bangladesh`s inward remittance inflow has witnessed a massive 36 percent surge amounting to US$406 million in the first 20 days of August 2024 compared to the same period last year

01:11 23 August 2024