IMF mission meeting with BB Arun Sarker: Revenue collection and net foreign exchange reserves lag behind the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan defaults. The international donor organization has expressed concern about these two issues.At the same…

Why China is active with Rohingya repatriation?

Rabiul Haque: China has started again with Rohingya repatriation deal. As part of this, a tripartite meeting between Bangladesh, China and Myanmar was held in Kunming, China recently. It is said that Rohingya repatriation was discussed…

14 cell phone cos manufacture2.5 cr handsets yearly in BD

Farhad Chowdhury: Mobile manufacturing is a growing industry in Bangladesh. The industry that started its journey a few years ago, is now a combination of several local and international brands. A number of foreign brands have…

Sundarban ecosystem in decay due to salinity

Industry Desk: The ecosystem of the Sundarban has drastically changed compared with 20 years ago and if it continues the forest will lose almost 29 percent of its productivity. Climate change especially salinity is one of…

Another name for corruption is Rajuk

Staff Correspondent: Rajdhani Unnayan Kartipaksha (RAJUK) and corruption have become synonymous. Rajuk has transformed into a profit-making and profitable organization, not a people-friendly one. It is rare for a common citizen to get services without bribery.…

Bangabandhu Tunnel to be opened in September

Staff correspondent: The much-awaited Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel, the first under-river tunnel in South Asia, is expected to open for traffic in next September.“Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will open the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Tunnel…

Death anniversaryof Sher-e-Banglatoday

Staff Correspondent: The death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla Abul Kashem Fazlul Huq will be observed across the country in a befitting manner today.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday issued a message paying rich tribute to the memory of…

United Air has to pay Tk 350 cr

If wants to fly again Mahfuja Mukul: Capital market listed United Airlines Limited wants to fly again. The airline’s operations have been suspended for nearly seven years due to management irregularities. That is why eight United…

Hasina’s Japan visit highlights a growing defense relationship

Delwar Hossain: Japan was one of the first nations to provide support in the development of the post-independence war-torn Bangladesh. Japan has been Bangladesh’s major partner since then, especially in the development field, and historically is…

Fear of IMF question about the BB reserve

IMF team arrives Dhaka Mahfuz Emran: As a condition of International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan, Bangladesh should have foreign exchange reserves of $24.46 billion ($2446 crore) by next June. But at the moment the reserve stands…

New projects discourage due to financial crisis

Zarif Mahmud: The Planning Commission is discouraging new projects due to financial crisis. In this regard, emphasis is being given on timely completion of ongoing projects rather than taking up new projects in the next financial…