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Govt signs two project documents with UNDP

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The Economic Relations Division (ERD) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Monday signed two project documents - Transformative Economic Policy Programme (TEPP) Phas... Read More


Tarique regrets party's past mistakes, seeks votes for BNP to build safe Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Regretting the party's unintended mistakes in running the country in the past, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday urged voters to cast their votes for the 'Sheaf of Paddy' on Febru... Read More


Bangladesh Bank lowers floor of interest rate corridor to boost interbank liquidity

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- In a strategic move to stimulate the interbank call money market, Bangladesh Bank has announced a reduction in the lower limit of its interest rate corridor. The decision, aimed at d... Read More


Yaba worth Tk 25cr seized in Teknaf: ISPR

Chattogram, Feb. 9 -- Bangladesh Navy, in a special drive, seized about five lakh pieces of Yaba tablets worth around Tk 25 crore from Hnila Union of Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar district. Acting on... Read More


Countdown to Polls: Campaign trail comes to a close Tuesday morning

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- After 19 days of rallies, manifestos and fervent campaigning, the electoral marathon in Bangladesh is set to draw to a close on Tuesday morning. With just 48 hours remaining before v... Read More


Bangladesh economy stable despite challenges: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Monday said that Bangladesh's economy remains largely stable despite significant challenges, emphasising that sustained reforms, stronger instit... Read More


Weak reform delivery, institutional gaps remain major barriers: KAS Murshid

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Former Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Dr KAS Murshid on Monday warned weak reform delivery and institutional gaps remain major barriers to ... Read More


BNP demands cancellation of Jamaat candidate's nomination in Sylhet-1

Sylhet, Feb. 9 -- Sylhet Metropolitan BNP on Monday demanded the cancellation of the nomination of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate Moulana Habibur Rahman in the Sylhet-1 constituency, alleging concealment o... Read More


Dhaka eyes stronger economic, technological cooperation with Tokyo

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Monday congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the historic and landslide victory of Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), noting that t... Read More


Tasnim Jara criticises phone ban, alleges risk of irregularities

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Independent candidate for the Dhaka-9 constituency Dr Tasnim Jara has alleged that the Election Commission's decision to ban mobile phones is effectively creating opportunities for ir... Read More