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ERD flags 65 slow-moving projects – Tk2.04 lakh crore loans, 90% unused

Staff Correspondent: The Economic Relations Division (ERD) has identified 65 development projects with sluggish utilisation of foreign loans, amounting to an estimated Tk2.04 lakh crore, in an effort to expedite

Rohingyas are victims of racial discrimination and prolonged statelessness: Prof Yunus

Staff Correspondent: Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has called for global action against racial injustice and highlighted the plight of the Rohingya people, who remain victims of racial discrimination and

Sirajganj handloom workers in frenzy as Eid approaching fast

Staff Reporter: The Tant Palli (weaving village) of the district is buzzing with activity once again, bouncing back from the recent economic downturn. As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the villages are experiencing

Remittance inflow shoots up by 79pc to $2.25b in first 20 days of March

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s remittance inflow witnessed a remarkable year-on-year growth of a whopping 78.57% to $2.25 billion in the first 20 days of the ongoing March. Last year, the country

BB moves to reshape troubled banks

Staff Correspondent: Initiatives are underway to enhance Bangladesh Bank’s authority in resolving troubled banks and stabilizing the financial sector, officials said. Several weak banks are deteriorating further due to liquidity

NBR launches Spot Assessment programme to increase tax net

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has launched a new Spot Assessment programme to increase the tax net. Spot Assessment is an effective step to provide direct services