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IMF more upbeat than peers on Bangladesh economy

Bangladesh, April 16 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 4.7 per cent in the current fiscal year (FY26), before moderating to 4.3 per cent in ... Read More


Stakeholders call for prioritising long-term care for ageing population

Bangladesh, April 16 -- As Bangladesh's population steadily ages, long-term care (LTC) has moved to the forefront of national development priorities, with policymakers and stakeholders calling for urg... Read More


MPs urged to avoid phones in House

Bangladesh, April 16 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Wednesday urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from using mobile phones and taking photographs inside the House, citing disruptions to pa... Read More


Over 200,000 migrants leave Malaysia voluntarily

Bangladesh, April 16 -- More than 200,000 undocumented migrants have voluntarily returned to their home countries under Malaysia's ongoing repatriation programme, with Bangladeshi nationals emerging a... Read More


Fuel supply stable till May

Bangladesh, April 16 -- he government has secured sufficient fuel imports for April and May by tapping a range of alternative sources, the Energy Division said on Wednesday, seeking to reassure a mark... Read More


Civil society demands urgent healthcare sction for char land communities

Bangladesh, April 15 -- Civil society leaders have called for immediate and targeted action to ensure basic healthcare services for country's remote char communities, warning that millions are being l... Read More


RMG production dips 25-30pc

Bangladesh, April 14 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has expressed concern over a sharp decline in production capacity, reporting a 25-30 per cent fall in gar... Read More


Procurement lapses blamed for vaccine crisis

Bangladesh, April 14 -- A formal complaint has been lodged with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) against former interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum, and ... Read More


Banking reform at risk under new Act

Bangladesh, April 14 -- The newly enacted Bank Resolution Act, 2026 has sparked widespread concern among anti-corruption watchdogs, economists and political observers, who warn that the law could unde... Read More


PM greets nation on Pahela Baishakh

Bangladesh, April 14 -- Greeting people in Bangladesh and other Bengali-speaking communities worldwide on Pahela Baishakh, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday expressed hope that cultural values o... Read More