March2025

In addition to reviewing an existing bailout that, if granted, would unleash an additional $1 billion, the IMF announced Tuesday that it had achieved an agreement with Pakistan on a new $1.3 billion credit program. The...

For two projects, the Japanese government will provide Bangladesh a total of 85,819 million Japanese yen, or roughly $582 million. In this context, the governments of Bangladesh and Japan signed “Exchange of Notes” and “Loan Agreements”...

During the Eid-ul-Fitr holiday, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has requested that commercial banks make sure that transactions via automated teller machines (ATMs), point of sale (POS), internet banking, online e-payment gateways, and mobile financial services (MFS) run...

Australia will fortify its economy against damaging US tariffs in a government budget to be unveiled Tuesday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said as he touted plans to boost homegrown “green” manufacturing. The annual budget sets the scene...

Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) has observed the 55th Independence Day with due solemnity and significance. To mark the day, the Dhaka Regional Chapter (DRC) Sub-Committee of ICSB organized a series of programs, according...

Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus today referred to the rumor as the “main instrument” of the defeated forces against the July revolt and urged the people to fight it with awareness and greater solidarity. “We have...

Bangladesh has made preparations for a potential meeting between Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, scheduled for April 3....

During Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus’s next trip to China, a number of agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are anticipated to be inked. In addition to economic cooperation, talks are anticipated to address military...

In March, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus gave orders for Starlink to launch its satellite broadband internet service in Bangladesh for commercial use within ninety days. According to the chief adviser’s press wing, Starlink would utilize...

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus left here for China today on a four-day official visit. “A special flight carrying the Chief Adviser and entourage departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at about 1 pm,” Chief...