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Default loans leap over Tk 800b mark

Non-performing loans (NPLs) in Bangladesh's banking sector surged over Tk 800-billion mark for the first time at the end of September last. According to the latest statistics from the central bank, the amount of NPLs, officially termed classified loans, rose...

BD needs 20pc more new power connections annually: UNCTAD

Bangladesh requires some 20-30 per cent more new electricity connections...

Cabinet body okays 100,000mt rice import

Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase has approved import of 100,000...

Minister wants blue economy’s 5pc contribution to GDP

Planning Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday underscored the need...

‘NBR to reveal key upshot on ML probe in due time’

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has made significant progress...

LDCs need minimum $12b yearly for electricity access: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has said the Least...

Agro processors to showcase products, services

A three-day international food expo begins in the capital tomorrow...

Mobile-based financial transactions mark fall

Fast-growing mobile-based financial transactions took a knock, dropping around 5.04...

Eateries, shops largely evade ECR use

Many fast-food shops, bakeries, restaurants and retail outlets in Dhaka...

Project overruns time sans even spadework

The power board has yet to start even spadework for...

$100m deal to accelerate Moheskhali FSRT

A USD 100 million turnkey deal has been signed for...

Majority BD consumers prefer newer digital payment systems

Around 65 per cent of Bangladeshi consumers favour adopting newer...

Govt to fix sector-wise productivity level: Secretary

The government plans to fix the level of productivity based...

Banana farming gives solvency to Manikganj farmers

Farmers of three upazilas in Manikganj district have gained solvency...

Floating solar plant on Kaptai Lake likely

Kaptai Lake and canal of Teesta Water Barrage are likely...

NBR holds key to probe Paradise Papers scandal

Recent release of the Paradise Papers brings the number of...

ADB to give $260m for infrastructure dev

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed agreements for $260...

Metro-rail project stands to suffer for mass deputations

A faulty recruitment plan mainly focused on deputations for metro-rail...

Widening 15km road costs Tk 2.26 billion!

A 15.5-kilometre regional highway is going to be widened at...

ADB to lend $260m for infrastructural investments

Bangladesh is set to sign a US$260 million agreement with...

Cattle rearing improves char people’s economic condition

Thousands of extremely poor people living in rural area, especially...

SMEs to get $240m as loans

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has created a US$240 million refinancing fund...

NBR starts ‘tracking’ taxpayers’ money to ensure its proper use

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has started 'tracking' the...

NBR considering alternatives to boost revenue collection

National Board of Revenue (NBR) is putting emphasis on disposing...

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