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BB allows foreign currency release for visa bonds, security deposits

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a major facilitation measure allowing the release of foreign currency for visa bonds and refundable security deposits required by embassies and foreign authorities,

Padma Barrage project heads for Ecnec nod as strategic answer to water crisis

News Desk: The project aims to ensure regulated dry-season flow from January to May in the Ichhamati-Mathabhanga, Gorai-Madhumati, Chandana-Barasia, Boral and Ichhamati river systems. The government is set to approve

Spice prices fall ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Business Desk: Unlike previous years, when demand and prices for aromatic spices typically surged ahead of Eid al-Azha, this year’s market tells a different story at Moulvibazar, Dhaka’s largest wholesale

Forex reserves dip below $30b after ACU payment

According to BPM-6, the central bank’s reserves now stand at $29.48 bn Economic Desk: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have fallen below the $30 billion mark following the latest payment to

TCB to launch nationwide truck sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

BSS: The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) will begin a 10-day nationwide emergency truck sale of essential commodities from tomorrow to maintain price stability in the market ahead of the

Govt warns against unregistered travel agencies amid trafficking allegations

Online Desk The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism on Sunday issued an urgent warning against unregistered and expired travel agencies following allegations of human trafficking, urging travellers to verify