BB sought illegal money info from Swiss banks
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) repeatedly sought information from different countries including Switzerland about money laundered by Bangladeshis, said Bangladesh Bank (BB).In response to a query yesterday regarding the recent statement of the Swiss…
Read More »Tk 73,000 cr being laundered thru’ gold smuggling yearly
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (BAJUS) yesterday said that around Tk73000 crore is laundered from Bangladesh every year through gold smuggling.They have sought the government’s tough action and cooperation of intelligence agencies and law enforcers to…
Read More »Who will be next IGP?
Staff Correspondent: Inspector General of Bangladesh Police (IGP) Dr. Benazir Ahmed’s term of service ends on September 30. Who is coming to the new leadership of the police force of more than two and a half…
Read More »Implement Teesta master plan: IFC
Staff Correspondent: International Farakka Committee yesterday demanded the implementation of the Teesta Master Plan to protect three crore people living in its basin in Bangladesh from heavy flood and river banks erosion.Atiqur Rahman Salu, chairman of…
Read More »Cry for WASA water in parts of capital city
Daily demand is 265 cr liters Golam Mostafa Jibon: Despite rainy season, residents at different parts of the capital have been facing acute scarcity of water especially for drinking due to poor supply by WASA. Though,…
Read More »Residential hotels safe haven for criminals
Staff Correspondent: Criminals are using residential hotels as a safe haven for committing various types of crimes hiding their real identities.Crimes ranging from drug trade, immoral activities and gambling to cheating and murder are taking place…
Read More »Banks facing historic high default loans
Increased by Tk 26,000cr in a year Mahfuja Mukul: The period of discount given to businessmen in repayment of bank loans has not yet fully expired. In this, the customer is exempted from defaulting even without…
Read More »Bangladesh suggests to set up Regional Food Bank in S Asia
Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh has suggested the World Food Programme (WFP) to set up a Regional Food Bank in South Asia as a strategic reserve for the region.Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen shared the concerns over food…
Read More »Dhaka approached Swiss banks about deposit of money
Momen claims Diplomatic Correspondent: Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday said Bangladesh sought information on the deposits of Bangladeshi money in the Swiss banks but the Swiss side did not respond to the query.Momen said this…
Read More »Go to people for explaining fuel price hike: Cabinet Secy
Staff Correspondent: The Cabinet yesterday directed the Energy Division to reiterate to the people the justification behind the huge increase in the prices of fuel triggering a public outcry.The directive came from the Cabinet meeting presided…
Read More »BB recommends using credit cards over cash abroad
Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Bank has recommended people to use credit cards instead of cash when travelling abroad in a move to save dollars.Central bank spokesperson Serajul Islam said, “The number of expatriates leaving the country…
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