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Akhtar Hossain Appointed BB’s Chief Economist

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has appointed Mohammad Akhtar Hossain as its chief economist. His contractual appointment took effect from July 1 and will continue for two years until June 30, 2027, as stated in an office order of the central bank.

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Foreign Investment in Bangladesh More Than Doubles in Early 2025

Dhaka: Bangladesh witnessed a significant surge in net foreign direct investment (FDI) in the January-March quarter of 2025, driven by a sharp rise in intra-company loans and strong equity investments.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, data…

New World Bank VP for South Asia Visits Dhaka

Dhaka: The World Bank’s new Vice President for the South Asia Region, Johannes Zutt, arrives in Dhaka today. During his four-day visit, Zutt is scheduled to meet with the Chief Adviser of the Interim Government, the Finance Adviser, Bangladesh Bank Go…