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May 25, 2025, 11:36 am

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ECNEC clears 9 projects worth Tk 11,851 cr Banks snapping up windfall from gaping interest spread NBR officials go on full-fledged countrywide strike NCP denies links with student advisers, seeks roadmap for reform, elections Media trial destroying the nation Legal notice served to Sarjis Alam over remarks on HC Inflation eased in April for monetary, fiscal measures: Planning Commission report Amir Khosru says election possible before Dec State-owned banks: Too big to fail or just too broken to fix? BD to issue new banknotes before Eid

Business-Economy

Gas prices for new industries, captive power plants raised by 33pc

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the gas prices for new industries and captive power plants by 33 percent, effective from April 13 (Sunday). According to

Bangladesh’s gross Forex reserves reach $26.15bn

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.15 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign currency

ICB Islamic Bank couldn’t stand up despite foreign investment

TDS Desk: Switzerland-based ICB Financial Group acquired 53 per cent shares of Oriental Bank at an auction of Bangladesh Bank in 2007 and renamed it to ICB Islamic Bank. In

Power supply from Adani plant halted, load shedding may increase

TDS Desk: Power supply from the coal-based Adani Group power plant located in Godda, Jharkhand, India has been completely shut down due to technical faults. The plant consists of two

Ship carrying rice from India arrives at Ctg Port

Staff Correspondent: A ship carrying a total of 36,100 metric tons of imported rice from India has arrived at Chattogram Port. The MV FROSSO K, transporting 36,100 metric tons of

Garment sector resumes regular production after Eid: BGMEA

Staff Correspondent: Nearly all garment factories under the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have resumed operations following the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. According to a BGMEA statement issued on Saturday,