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Net FDI in Bangladesh jumps 39.36 percent to $1.77 billion in 2025

Dhaka, May 14 -- Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into Bangladesh surged by 39.36 percent in 2025, signaling a strong recovery and growing investor confidence despite global economic challe... Read More


BB relaxes single borrower, large loan exposure limits to boost trade finance

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed the limits for single borrower and large loan exposures to facilitate international trade finance for businesses and industries. According to a recen... Read More


No shortage of sacrificial animals for Eid-ul-Azha: Livestock Minister

, May 14 -- Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammed Aminur Rashid on Thursday said there is no shortage of sacrificial animals in the country. "So, the sacrifice (Qurbani) will be performed with an... Read More


PM holds meeting on easing Dhaka traffic congestion

Dhaka, May 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday chaired a meeting on easing traffic congestion in the capital and modernising Dhaka's traffic management system. The meeting was held in the... Read More


Drug peddler snatched from police custody after assaulting cops in Lalmonirhat

, May 14 -- A group of people believed to be drug traders, snatched away an alleged drug peddler from police custody after physically assaulting two police officers in Hatibandha Upazila of Lalmonirha... Read More


Switzerland wants to promote innovative financing, entrepreneurship: Swiss Ambassador

Dhaka, May 14 -- Ambassador of Switzerland to Bangladesh Reto Renggli on Thursday said promoting innovative financing in emerging economies is one of Switzerland's priority areas. "This is why we are... Read More


Socioeconomic development sukuk bonds oversubscribed by 12.3 times

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Shariah compliance government bonds 'Sukuk' gets popularity among the investors in Bangladesh as 12.30 times oversubscribed for its 8th draw. The auction for 8th Bangladesh Gover... Read More


CBNS-II project trains 550 nursing professionals in Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 14 -- A total of 550 individuals received training under the "Project for Capacity Building of Nursing Services Phase 2 (CBNS-II)," a technical cooperation initiative jointly implemented by... Read More


UNFPA, CU convene event series on adolescent wellbeing

Dhaka, May 14 -- The Gender and Adolescence Global Evidence (GAGE) programme, The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the University of Chittagong are partnering this week to advance evidence-i... Read More


Listed criminal held with foreign pistol, yaba in Dhaka's Banani

Dhaka, May 14 -- Police arrested an alleged listed criminal and drug trader from the capital's Banani area early Thursday. They also recovered a foreign-made pistol, yaba tablets and cash from his po... Read More