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IMF flags Bangladesh’s triple economic challenge

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has begun formal discussions with Bangladesh on a new lending programme, identifying weak revenue mobilisation, high inflation, vulnerabilities in the banking sector and external pressures […]

16 July 2026 19:45

Data breach exposes files from India’s largest nuclear plant

BENGALURU (Reuters) – Ransomware group World Leaks has posted on the dark web a huge cache of files related to India’s largest nuclear plant, including purported blueprints of parts of […]

16 July 2026 18:58

Abedur Rahman Sikder joins combined Islami Bank as MD

Abedur Rahman Sikder has formally assumed office as the Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer of the newly established Combined Islami Bank PLC, officials concerned confirmed on Thursday. He […]

16 July 2026 16:30

BB Introduces special exit facility for distressed borrowers

Bangladesh Bank has introduced a special exit facility for borrowers struggling to repay loans due to adverse economic conditions and factors beyond their control, allowing finance companies to recover classified […]

16 July 2026 16:11

Saudi eyes $1bn investment in Bangladesh

A high-level Saudi delegation led by Saudi Deputy Minister for Transport and Logistic Services Dr. Rumaih Mohammed Al-Rumaih met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the Prime Minister’s Office in the […]

15 July 2026 23:31
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Rules eased for fully foreign-owned firms to get foreign loan

Bangladesh Bank has relaxed regulations governing foreign borrowing by fully foreign-owned companies, allowing them easier access to low-cost short-, medium-, and long-term financing from their parent companies, affiliates, and shareholders. […]

15 July 2026 23:24

Wangchuk continues fast, seeks minister’s ouster

New Delhi, July 15: Environmentalist and education activist Sonam Wangchuk completed the 18th day of his indefinite hunger strike on Wednesday, demanding the resignation of India’s Union Education Minister Dharmendra […]

15 July 2026 18:19

Suspicious financial reports jump 74pc in FY25

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) received a record 30,199 Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in fiscal year 2024-25, a 74 percent increase from the previous […]

15 July 2026 15:32

BD seeks stronger UN support for LDC transition

Bangladesh has sought stronger support from the United Nations to ensure a smooth and sustainable graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, accelerate the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals […]

15 July 2026 13:30

India rules out cancellation of projects in Bangladesh

India has dismissed speculation that its ongoing development projects in Bangladesh could be cancelled, reaffirming that all bilateral development cooperation programmes are being implemented on the basis of mutual consultation […]

14 July 2026 23:31
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