Global financial system based on dollar gradually collapsing: Putin
The global financial system created on the basis of the US dollar is gradually collapsing, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at the plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club00:16 7 October 2023
India’s central bank holds rates despite inflation
India`s central bank left interest rates unchanged again on Friday despite an inflation spike that has sparked official concern over the impact of higher food prices caused by extreme weather00:12 7 October 2023
Sugar prices hit 13-year high due to El Nino fallout: FAO
Global sugar prices soared to their highest level in almost 13 years in September as the El Nino weather phenomenon hit production in India and Thailand, the Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday00:08 7 October 2023
EU foreign policy chief to visit China next week
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell will head to China next week after his visit had been postponed twice this year, an EU official said Friday00:04 7 October 2023
None raised caretaker govt issue during US, UK visits: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday said no one raised the issue of caretaker government (CG) during her recent visits to the US and the UK20:38 6 October 2023
Political stability needs to continue economic prosperity: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Hasan Mahmud has said that political stability is needed to continue the country’s economic prosperity19:53 5 October 2023
Rooppur power plant is another step towards Smart Bangladesh: PM
Reiterating to build the country as "Smart Bangladesh" one, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said that the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) is another step in building the smart Bangladesh.
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Khaleda is supposed to be in jail, not outside: Hasan
Information and Broadcasting Minister and Awami League Joint General Secretary Dr Hasan Mahmud has said Begum Khaleda Zia is a convicted accused and she is supposed to be in jail, not outside12:36 5 October 2023
Nucler fuel handover ceremony for RNPP today
The nucler fuel handover ceremony (graduation ceremony) for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant (RNPP) will be held at the plant site here today as Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to virtually join it.12:33 5 October 2023
Debt crisis relief for poor countries nowhere near enough: UN
Current attempts to resolve the debt crisis swamping poor countries do not go anywhere near far enough given the scale and urgency of the situation, the United Nations warned Wednesday12:28 5 October 2023
BB increases policy rate to 7.25% to contain inflation
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has raised the policy rate (repo) by 75 basis points to 7.25 percent to contain inflation.12:24 5 October 2023
ADB approves $120mn for community resilience, livelihoods in rural Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh today signed a loan agreement for $120 million to improve access to basic services and climate resilience of remote and rural communities in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT) of Bangladesh15:26 4 October 2023
21 killed after bus falls from Venice bridge and catches fire
At least 21 people, including two children and foreign tourists, were killed Tuesday and several others wounded when a bus running on methane plunged off a bridge in Venice and caught fire11:54 4 October 2023
New Zealand holds key interest rate steady
New Zealand`s central bank left its key interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, in its last decision before the country`s election11:35 4 October 2023
Experts for developing comprehensive strategy to secure green transition
Experts at a dialogue on Tuesday laid emphasis on developing a comprehensive strategy that covers all aspects of a green transition for the textile and Readymade Garments (RMG) sectors based on stakeholder consultation and evidence-based analysis00:35 4 October 2023
BGMEA for govt policy support to weather RMG challenges
Considering the magnitude of various challenges, Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Faruque Hassan has stressed the need for government policy support to navigate the troubled times and maintain competitiveness in the global market00:30 4 October 2023
BB lowers age limit to 14yrs for MFS account opening
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the age limit to 14 years from 18 for applicants to open mobile financial services (MFS) account, such as bKash and Nagad00:25 4 October 2023
General point to point inflation eases in Sept to 9.63%
The general point-to-point inflation rate eased slightly in September as it reached 9.63 percent down from 9.92 percent in August, 2023 mainly due to the slight downtrend in both food and non-food inflation00:21 4 October 2023
13 dengue patients die, 2,799 hospitalised in 24hrs
A total of 13 dengue patients died and 2,799 were admitted to different hospitals in the country during the last 24 hours till 8 am on Tuesday00:15 4 October 2023
PM shows unique generosity to avengeful Khaleda: Hasan
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has set an example by showing generosity to avengeful Begum Khaleda Zia, BNP chief, who perpetrated August 21 grenade attack to kill the Bangabandhu`s daughter00:12 4 October 2023
PM urges expats to brighten Bangladesh’s image
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has reiterated her call to the Bangladeshi expatriates to put in their all-out efforts to brighten the country`s image and dignity before the world community00:06 4 October 2023
WB projects Bangladesh’s lower economic growth to 5.6%
Bangladesh made a strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, but the post-pandemic recovery was disrupted in FY23 with rising inflation, financial sector vulnerabilities, external pressure, and global economic uncertainty, says the World Bank in its twice-year-update15:14 3 October 2023
China’s Evergrande resumes Hong Kong trading
Shares in Chinese property giant Evergrande soared as trading resumed on Tuesday, following a suspension last week when the heavily indebted company announced its boss was under criminal investigation11:31 3 October 2023
WB advances support for collective action against corruption in FY 2023
The World Bank bolstered its engagement with partners to strengthen global collective action against corruption over the past year, as highlighted in its Sanctions System Annual Report for fiscal year 2023, which was released on Monday11:26 3 October 2023
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