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May 25, 2025, 2:27 pm

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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

IMF believes BD economy on right track: Salehuddin Ahmed

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s economy is stable and moving in the right direction, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believes, said Salehuddin Ahmed, adviser to the Ministry of Finance. He, however, noted

Over 60 large borrowers seek loan restructuring amid mounting losses

Staff Correspondent: At least 60 institutions have applied to the Bangladesh Bank for loan restructuring, citing losses stemming from factors beyond their control. The applications concern defaulted loans ranging from

Bida summit aims to shore up investor confidence as FDI falls 20pc in Jul-Feb

Staff Correspondent: Recognizing the urgent need to reverse the decline in foreign direct investment (FDI) in recent years, the interim government has launched several initiatives, including a major investment summit

Govt plans Panchagarh EZ to drive RMG growth, economic expansion in North

Staff Correspondent: The government plans to establish the Panchagarh Economic Zone to foster the growth of textiles, readymade garments (RMG), and agro-processing industries, with the aim of attracting more foreign

US tariffs: Bida holds meeting with business leaders

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) is holding a meeting with business leaders on Saturday (April 5) at its office in Dhaka regarding the tariffs US President Donald

IMF team to begin discussions Sunday on $4.7 bn loan tranches

TDS Desk: The delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start discussions on Sunday to review updated financial data before releasing the next tranches of the $4.7 billion loan.