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Recapitalization vs inflation: Twin dilemmas of banking crisis

Staff Correspondent: For years, Bangladesh’s banking sector operated under political patronage, allowing loans to be issued – often under fictitious names and without proper collateral. Much of this borrowing has

MONEY LAUNDERING CONTINUES

Staff Correspondent: After the Awami League government was overthrown through a student and public uprising, many influential figures fled the country. They have bought properties—houses, cars, and other assets—in countries

Water levels of Jamuna rising again in Sirajganj

Staff Reporter: After a week of significant decline, the water level of the Jamuna River near Sirajganj town point has begun rising again from Friday. Officials attribute this increase to

Bogura-Sirajganj Railway Project: Tk 1,920 cr released for land acquisition

Staff Reporter: After a long six years, Tk 1,920.10 crore has been released for the acquisition of at least 960 acres of land for the Bogura-Sirajganj railway construction project. It

Farmers likely to be self-sufficient by cultivating native fruits: Sirajganj DC

Ashraful Islam Joy: Muhammad Nazrul Islam, Deputy Commissioner (DC) in Sirajganj said, “Farmers are likely to be self-sufficient by cultivating native fruits on their lands and courtyards as those are

BRTA, Police, Passport sector top in corruptions: Survey

Staff Correspondent: A staggering 31.67 percent of the citizens who accessed public services in the past year reported experiencing bribery or corruption, according to the 2025 Citizen Perception Survey (CPS)