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Lend to productive sectors, augment AD ratio

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Sonali Bank has been advised to enhance advance-deposit ratio by lending to productive sectors instead of keeping funds idle as the largest bank's AD proportion is said to be at... और पढ़ें


Agri carbon credit framework in the offing

Bangladesh, Aug. 13 -- The government is formulating an agricultural carbon credit framework to lower carbon emissions in farming and gain financial benefits through carbon trading, officials say. Ad... और पढ़ें


Long-awaited $335m Chinese loan deal likely soon

Bangladesh, July 20 -- Deal on a long-awaited $335-million Chinese loan for construction of two jetties to upgrade Mongla seaport is likely to be signed within this month, officials say. A framework ... और पढ़ें


Saudi-operated Patenga terminal slaps penal rent on stockpiled cargoes

Dhaka, July 4 -- A Saudi firm-operated Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) has imposed four-time higher store rent on stockpiled cargoes to pressure traders not to use the facility as warehouse. This ha... और पढ़ें


Energy-price shock may hurt GDP growth, disrupt inflation control

Dhaka, June 11 -- A further energy-price shock stemming from the conflicts in the Middle East could undermine Bangladesh's economic outlook in FY27, finance officials fear. They warn that higher ener... और पढ़ें


Govt to borrow 20pc higher from savings tools, 8pc more from banks

Dhaka, June 7 -- With an upscale new budget coming in few days now, the government targets borrowing 8.0-percent higher from the banking sector and 20-percent bigger from savings schemes to finance de... और पढ़ें


Bangladesh braces for $4.5b fresh IMF credit negotiations

Dhaka, May 24 -- The government wants to implement reforms that are "realistic" and "compatible with the country's ground reality" in phases as Bangladesh braces for negotiating a newly planned credit... और पढ़ें


Govt unveils onshore wind power project guidelines

Dhaka, May 23 -- Draft guidelines for onshore wind-power-project development have been unveiled under a government priority as this clean energy remains under explored despite offering a "complementar... और पढ़ें