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Private-sector credit growth hits record low at 4.47% amid weak demand, energy crisis

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Private-sector credit growth fell to a historic low of 4.47 percent in June, below Bangladesh Bank's 5.5 percent target for the month. The rate was 4.98 percent in May and 4.75 ... Read More


Kazi Jesin appointed to head Bangladesh Television for one year

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Journalist and news presenter Kazi Jesin has been appointed director general of Bangladesh Television (BTV) for a one-year term. The public administration ministry issued a noti... Read More


India allowing Hasina to speak publicly raises questions over future ties: Shama

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Bangladesh is concerned about the future of ties with India after former prime minister Sheikh Hasina was allowed to speak from India, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Ob... Read More


Tax registrations reach 13.1mn but only 4.9mn file returns

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- Despite mandatory rules, legal requirements and incentives aimed at expanding the tax base, Bangladesh is still struggling to turn TIN holders into regular income-tax filers. Th... Read More


Kushiara, Teesta flow above danger marks as flood threat widens

Bangladesh, Aug. 6 -- The Kushiara in the northeast and Teesta in the north are flowing above danger levels, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said. At 9am on Thursday, the Teesta was flowing ... Read More


Prime Minister Tarique tours July Memorial Museum

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has toured the July Memorial Museum to look through the history and imagery of the July Uprising and 16 years of misrule under the Sheikh Hasina reg... Read More


Comprehensive reform necessary for skill development, experts say

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Policymakers, economists, development partners, development practitioners, grassroots participants and industry representatives have called for a comprehensive reform of Banglade... Read More


July Memorial Museum will help nation 'find its way', says Muhammad Yunus

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- The newly inaugurated July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum, being the seminal point of a new pathway, will serve as a guide for everyone, helping the nation "find its way" whenever... Read More


NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir pelted with eggs in Bogura

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- Eggs have been hurled at NCP leader Gazi Salahuddin Tanvir after he was brought to a Bogura court following his arrest. The incident occurred on Wednesday afternoon at the Chief... Read More


ICT seeks Meta records to verify Major Mozaffar's suspicious Facebook contacts

Bangladesh, Aug. 5 -- The International Crimes Tribunal prosecution has asked Meta for data on former army major Mozaffar Hossain's suspicious Facebook contacts, 45 years after he was accused of invol... Read More