Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has outlined four specific challenges in the monetary policy statement (MPS) for the second half (H2) of the current fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) that must be addressed and overcome to ensure the country’s economic growth…
Dhaka: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed two separate cases against former Social Welfare Minister Dr. Dipu Moni and her husband, Taufiq Newaz, on charges of corruption. This development was disclosed at a formal briefing held at the ACC …
Dhaka: Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain today directed the Hajj agency owners and operators to complete necessary contracts with Saudi service providers by February 14, as per Saudi government directives. ‘Agreements for tent and cater…
Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) today revoked two Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs) that granted tax waivers to the Shuchona Foundation, an organization founded by Saima Wazed Putul, the daughter of the ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina….
Dhaka: A total of 754 individuals lost their lives, and 1,303 others sustained injuries in 732 transport-related accidents across Bangladesh in January, as reported by the Passenger Welfare Association of Bangladesh (PWAB). The incidents spanned acros…
Dhaka: Dialogue of the National Consensus Commission with the political parties will begin on February 15 next. Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced this decision, stating that the first meeting will be held to engage with political…
Dhaka: A court here today issued an arrest warrant against the disgraced former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed over graft charges. Dhaka Metropolitan Sessions Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order, allowing a plea of the Anti-…
Dhaka: Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin has praised the growing interactions between Bangladesh and Uruguay, expressing Dhaka’s intent to deepen political and economic relations with the Latin American country. This statement was made during a meeti…
Dhaka: United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General and UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Deputy Executive Director Kirstine Damkjaer will be arriving in Bangladesh for an official visit from February 11 to 12. The visit is aimed at reviewing …