No faith on banking system
Industry Desk: Amid a slew of reports emerging in different sections of the media on poor corporate governance at various banks leading to highly suspicious loan disbursement practices, Finance Minister A.H.M. Mustafa Kamal struck a highly…
Read More »ACC wants to probe all money siphoning scams
Ibrahim Khalil Jewel: The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) was the sole agency responsible for the investigation of all crimes related to money siphoning under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2012. In 2015, the law was amended,…
Read More »People lost interest in insurance
Policy issued Mahfuja Mukul: Although the government has taken various steps to attract people towards insurance, it seems that it is not working very well. Rather, the country’s insurance is going in the opposite direction day…
Read More »Bangladesh win thriller over India
First ODI Sports Desk: Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Mustafizur Rahman’s 51 runs unbroken stand for the last wicket helped Bangladesh to beat India by 1 wicket in the first ODI of the three-match series at Mirpur…
Read More »BD to be prepared for health crisis-arising from air pollution: WB
Industry Desk: A World Bank report launched yesterdayrecommended immediate actions, including improving public health services and response mechanisms, improving air pollution data monitoring systems to reduce air pollution impacts on health.The report ‘Breathing Heavy: New Evidence…
Read More »Probe alleged lending irregularities of IBBL SIBL and FSIBL: HC
Court Correspondent: The High Court (HC) has directed authorities concerned to probe reports of lending irregularities by Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL), Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) and First Security Islami Bank Ltd (FSIBL).The HC, issuing…
Read More »Ferry not running despite expenditure of Tk 145 crore
Balashi-Bahadurabad River Route Special Correspondent: A mega project was taken up for the navigability of ferry service on the Bahadurabad river route from Balashi in Gaibandhar to Jamalpur to facilitate connectivity to the eight northern districts.…
Read More »Bangladesh RMG sees highest growth in EU
Industry Desk: Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) has reached a stunning milestone – as in January-August 2022, the country’s largest apparel export destination witnessed a 45.26% year-on-year growth in the EU…
Read More »BB orders to ease LC opening of daily commodities during Ramadan
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank has instructed the banks to provide maximum support to imports to ensure price control and supply of essential commodities during the holy month of Ramadan. For this reason, banks have been instructed…
Read More »Rohingyas don’t become a forgotten crisis: Noyes
Diplomatic Correspondent: Visiting US Assistant Secretary, for the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Julieta Valls Noyes said that the United States, together with its international partners, will not allow the Rohingyas to become a “forgotten…
Read More »12kg LPG cylinder to cost Tk 46 more
Industry Desk: Price of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has increased by Tk 3.84 per kg to Tk 108.09, from previous price of Tk 104.26 per kg, as Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) yesterday announced the latest…
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