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Govt eyes trillion-dollar economy by 2034: Minister

, April 6 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said the government is working with a comprehensive plan to increase people's income and transform Bangladesh into a trillion-dolla... Read More


BB governor for stronger focus on CMSME, agro sectors to drive growth

, April 6 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Monday stressed the need for greater focus on cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) and the agriculture sector to boost econ... Read More


FM's India Visit: Dhaka to push key bilateral concerns in talks with Delhi

Dhaka, April 6 -- Bangladesh is keen to see bilateral relations return to normalcy on the basis of 'mutual respect and mutual gains,' as Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman prepares to visit India on ... Read More


Tonu murder: Court orders DNA cross-match of 3 suspects

, April 6 -- A Cumilla court on Monday ordered the authorities concerned to conduct a cross-match of DNA profiles of three former army personnel with those earlier collected from the clothing of Sohag... Read More


The Labandaha River: Vanishing Under Encroachment and Pollution

Dkaha, April 6 -- There was a time when sailboats swayed on its crystal-clear waters, and the songs of boatmen painted a timeless picture of rural Bengal. Today, the Labandaha river of Gazipur stands ... Read More


Defaulted loans reach Tk 5.45 lakh crore: Finance Minister

, April 6 -- Defaulted loans in Bangladesh's banking sector stood at Tk 5.45 lakh crore at the end of 2025, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury told Parliament on Monday. "As of December 31... Read More


Govt moves to turn capital market into long-term financing hub: Khosru

Sangsad Bhaban, April 6 -- Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday told Parliament that the government has a specific plan to develop the country's stock market and make it vibrant and... Read More


Suchitra Sen birth anniversary: Remembering the journey from Pabna to cinematic greatness

Dhaka, April 6 -- The haunting melody of "Tumi je amar." from Harano Sur still lingers in the hearts of generations, evoking a time when Bengali cinema was defined by quiet intensity, emotional depth ... Read More


FBCCI seeks $5bn EDF, sweeping reforms to ease business strain

Dhaka, April 6 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged Bangladesh Bank (BB) to double the Export Development Fund (EDF) to $5 billion to support exporters a... Read More


EU Ambassador meets PM

, April 6 -- European Union (EU) Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Ba... Read More