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Foreign currency reserve stands at $34.32b

BSS: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at $34.32 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Thursday night. The central bank said that under the

Cattle farmers fear over Indian influx

UNB: Cattle farmers and householders in Chapainawabganj are busy taking care of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with more than 2 lakh animals prepared in the district this year. According

Bank-led investment firm eyes $35m funding for startups in four months

Economic Reporter: Officials, however, indicated that the number of recipient companies could exceed three during the period. The Bangladesh Startup Investment Company (BSIC), formed by 39 private banks, plans to

Govt to review Bangladesh-US trade agreement, says PM’s adviser Zahed

Cancelling it may again create complications in bilateral relations or reciprocal tariffs, he says UNB: The government will review the trade agreement signed with the United States instead of moving

Writ filed with HC seeking nationwide ban on horse meat trade

Petition cites public health risks and cruelty to sick animals TDS Desk: Actress and animal welfare activist Jaya Ahsan, along with two organisations, has filed a writ petition with the

No scope to do business honestly in Bangladesh: CAB president

TDS Desk: Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) President AHM Shafiquzzaman has expressed concern over the difficulties entrepreneurs face in operating businesses in Bangladesh, saying the current environment creates numerous obstacles