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Adopt accommodative monetary policy instead of an ultra-tight one: Task force on economy

TDS Desk Bangladesh Bank should adopt an accommodative monetary policy instead of an ultra-tight monetary policy, as recommended by the task force on re-strategising the economy and mobilising resources for

BBS: 19% of Bangladesh’s population below poverty line

TDS Desk: Around 19.2% of Bangladesh’s population is living below the poverty line, according to the latest report by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). The poverty rate stands at

Bangladesh Bank forms selection committee to support loan recovery

TDS Desk: In response to various external economic challenges, Bangladesh Bank has formed a five-member selection committee to provide policy support for restructuring the businesses and financial operations of affected

Interim govt concerned over restrictions on women’s recreation

TDS Desk: The interim government on Thursday said it remains “deeply concerned” by reports of incidents of women being prevented from engaging in recreational activities, stressing that Chief Adviser Prof

CA seeks Open Society Foundations’ support to recover stolen money

TDS Desk: The Open Society Foundations’ leadership on Wednesday (January 29) met Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus to discuss Bangladesh’s efforts to rebuild the economy, trace siphoned-off assets, combat misinformation,

CPD emphasizes swift election for stability

TDS Desk: The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has called for holding national election soon, stressing that a stable political environment is crucial for economic and investment growth. “The sooner