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Governor calls for joint efforts to cut high remittance costs from KSA

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur on Tuesday called for coordinated action between the financial sectors of Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia to reduce the high cost of remittanc... Read More


DSEX drops 46 points amid broad market decline

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Stocks extended their losing streak for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, with the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) falling by 46 points amid widespread sell-offs across... Read More


Dengue: Two more die ; 715 hospitalised

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Two more deaths from dengue were reported in the 24 hours till Tuesday morning as Bangladesh continues to grapple with a surge in infections. With the latest fatalities, the total nu... Read More


Tarique opens up: The cat in his photos isn't just a prop!

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has said the cat often seen in his photos on social media belongs to his daughter. "First of all, to be clear, the cat is my daughter's. But now it... Read More


BERC cuts LPG price by Tk 29 for October

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has reduced the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for consumers by Tk 29 per 12-kg cylinder for October. With the latest adjus... Read More


Bangladesh economy rebounds strongly in latter half of FY25: WB

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Bangladesh's economy bounced back strongly in the latter half of FY25 driven by robust export growth, record remittance inflows and an increase in foreign exchange reserves following ... Read More


ACC sues 2 Benapole customs officials; Tk 2.76 lakh seized

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against two officials of Benapole Customs House after their detention with Tk 2.76 lakh in bribe during a drive on Monday. Deputy Directo... Read More


CCGP rejects Payra Port connecting road variation proposal

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Tuesday turned down a proposal from the Ministry of Shipping regarding a variation order for the construction of the 6.... Read More


Govt exceeds IMF-set limit on external borrowing: Dr Salehuddin

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Tuesday that the government has already crossed the external borrowing limit set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). But, he said, d... Read More


Govt approves several procurement proposals, infrastructure development projects

Dhaka, Oct. 7 -- The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase (ACCGP) on Tuesday gave approval of a number of procurement proposals including several fertiliser import deals and infrastructur... Read More