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BB finds widespread irregularities at Janata Bank

 Bangladesh Bank has found widespread irregularities at state-owned Janata Bank, including failures to identify long-dormant deposits, delays in creating demand loans, questionable transactions and weak oversight by the bank’s board […]

24 September 2026 13:04

BD signs deal with Boeing to buy 11 more aircraft

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed an agreement with US aircraft manufacturer Boeing to purchase 11 additional aircraft as Bangladesh moves to expand its aviation sector and open new international routes, […]

24 September 2026 09:42

Tk324cr revenue evasion risk linked to cigarette raw material imports

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has identified a potential revenue loss of around Tk324 crore linked to the import of raw materials used to make cigarette filters, with further […]

23 September 2026 23:31

Banks open Friday, Saturday for Hajj registration

The Bangladesh Bank has instructed all relevant bank branches to remain open this Friday and Saturday to facilitate the collection of registration payments for the 2027 Hajj. Banks have also […]

23 September 2026 22:12

Fuel price hike, new pay scale may propel inflation: BB

The recent increase in fuel prices and implementation of a new pay scale for government employees could make it harder for Bangladesh to achieve its inflation target, Bangladesh Bank has […]

23 September 2026 19:12
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Bhutan turns to solar as hydropower faces pressure

Bhutan is expanding solar power as rising electricity demand, seasonal hydropower shortages and climate change threaten its heavy dependence on rivers for energy. The Himalayan kingdom has long relied on […]

23 September 2026 15:16

Bangladesh’s economy beginning to recover: ADB

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh are expected to remain resilient despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East, helping support external stability alongside higher foreign exchange reserves, according to the Asian Development […]

23 September 2026 14:01

Mulching gains ground in Sirajganj cucumber farming

Cucumber farming using the mulching method is gaining popularity among farmers in Sirajganj as it produces crops quickly, suppresses weeds, retains soil moisture and improves the quality of cucumbers. Farmers […]

23 September 2026 13:32

Biman to sign deal today for 11 more Boeing aircraft

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is set to sign an agreement to purchase 11 additional aircraft from US aerospace giant Boeing as part of efforts to modernise its fleet and expand its […]

23 September 2026 12:56

Gold prices fall in global market

Gold prices declined in the international market on Wednesday amid concerns that major central banks may keep interest rates elevated for longer to contain inflation. Investors are closely monitoring central […]

23 September 2026 12:13
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