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Rupali Bank’s risky lending to 32 large clients ends up in Tk14,156cr defaults

TDS Desk: Rupali Bank has accumulated Tk14,156 crore in non-performing loans (NPLs) among its 32 largest borrowers, most of whom received credit far beyond regulatory exposure limits under special approvals,

Banks asked to ensure smooth service of torn note exchange

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has directed all commercial bank branches to ensure smooth services for exchanging torn, defective and soiled notes, warning of action against those reluctant to comply.

High cost, low profit push farmers away from rice to maize, pulses, exotic fruits

TDS Desk: Rice remains Bangladesh’s staple food crop, cultivated on nearly three-quarters of the country’s arable land. However, the cost of rice production has risen steadily due to high prices

CA to address nation on Victory Day this evening

BSS: On the occasion of the Victory Day, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will address the nation at 6pm. State-owned Bangladesh Television (BTV), BTV News and Bangladesh Betar will simultaneously

A force for good

TDS Desk: In 1905, Lord Curzon, the British viceroy in India, decided to divide the province of Bengal into two — East and West. What seemed like an administrative decision

Bangladesh attempts world record with largest flag-parajumping display on 54th Victory Day

TDS Desk: Bangladesh held the largest ever flag-parachuting display in the world to celebrate Victory Day on Tuesday (16 December). As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence,