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Bankers warn 3% ceiling may render trade finance unviable, seek rate revision
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (1041+ words) The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) has urged Bangladesh Bank to reconsider its recently imposed cap on foreign currency trade financing rate, warning that the ceiling could make short-term trade finance commercially unviable for banks. The bankers' body in a…...
What are Uttara's Chinese vloggers up to?
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1537+ words) Monday May 25, 2026 As soon as we entered Techpara in Sector 12 of Uttara, we saw several foreign nationals holding mobile phones and recording videos." The scene was somewhat reminiscent of journalists going live from a location to report on the situation…...
Bangladesh, India important stakeholders in peace, stability of shared region: Pranay Verma
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (358+ words) Monday May 25, 2026 Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma has said Bangladesh and India both are more capable, confident, connected, and aspirational societies than they ever were before. "We both are important stakeholders in the peace, stability and development…...
ICT chief prosecutor pledges transparent, impartial trial in July Uprising cases
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (26+ words) The Business Standard Monday May 25, 2026 ICT Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam / Trial / July uprising...
Leaving resources untapped damaged Bangladesh's energy security: Tuku
7+ hour, 20+ min ago (345+ words) Monday May 25, 2026 Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku today (24 May) said Bangladesh had suffered significant damage from leaving its domestic energy resources unexplored while becoming increasingly dependent on imported fuel. He made the remarks at a…...
Textile millers propose reducing income tax from 27. 5% to 10%
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (443+ words) The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has proposed reducing the existing income tax rate on textile mills from 27. 5% to 10% until 2030 in the upcoming national budget. The industry body made the proposal to Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, citing disruptions…...
Germany's AMANN Group plans fresh investment, factory expansion in Bangladesh
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (339+ words) Monday May 25, 2026 Germany-based industrial sewing and embroidery thread manufacturer AMANN Group plans to expand its factory operations and make fresh investments in Bangladesh, the company's Chief Executive Officer Markus Nicolaus said at a meeting with Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters…...
Rail secretary outlines Eid train travel safety, anti-rooftop measures
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (298+ words) Monday May 25, 2026 Bangladesh Railways secretary Md Fahimul Islam today (23 May) visited the country's main rail hub, Kamalapur Rail Station, ahead of Eid al-Adha and outlined the overall security measures and preparation." "We have taken extensive security and management measures to…...
Measles outbreak may worsen further due to Eid movement: Experts
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (481+ words) At least 528 children have died from measles and suspected measles in Bangladesh since 15 March, while more than 72, 000 children have been infected, according to health directorate data. In the 24 hours till 8am yesterday (24 May) alone, 16 children died from suspected measles. Public health…...
Nex Gen Graduate Fellowship selects 20 young leaders for social impact initiative
15+ hour, 12+ min ago (365+ words) Monday May 25, 2026 Twenty young graduate leaders from Dhaka have been selected for the first cohort of the Nex Gen Graduate Fellowship Programme following a two-day "Equity-Focused Selection Sprint" in Dhaka. The programme, organised by Youth Net Global in partnership with…...