The global economy is heading towards a "recession" which will affect not only large economies but also small economies, including countries like Bangladesh, said an independent think-tank on Tuesday. Tensions over the maritime space could be "accelerated" as there is increased Indo-Pacific "competition and uncertainty" over the Pacific island waters, it
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Commodity exchange to be introduced in country: BSEC Chair
Prof Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam, Chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), said on Monday that commodity exchange once introduced in the country would eliminate the scope for under-invoicing and over-invoicing. "Work is going on to introduce commodity exchange in the country. If commodity exchange is introduced, then it will
Tax evasion becomes rampant in country
PM urges businessmen to think about country
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the businessmen to do business thinking about their country and its people as the world is going through a crisis due to the Russia-Ukraine war and the Covid-19 pandemic. “You’re now thinking about profit. Earlier (during the BNP-Jamaat regime), a big portion of the profit
BRAC Bank to launch country’s first housing bond
The BRAC Bank is going to launch the country’s first housing bond in association with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a press release said Tuesday. IFC will make a subscription of up to $50 million-equivalent Bangladeshi taka denominated, five-year senior bond by BRAC Bank to fund and expand its affordable housing
Developing countries and the Perfect Storm: Part-II
No food shortage in country: Agriculture Minister
As the government has made food security its top priority, there is no food shortage in the country today, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque said Friday. He made these remarks at a program to inaugurate the 29th Annual Convention of Lions Club Bangladesh at a hotel in Dhaka. Later in the evening,
Robi’s Binge available in more than 120 countries now
From now on, viewers from more than 120 countries around the world will be able to enjoy different contents of digital entertainment platform Binge. They can avail the service both through monthly and yearly subscription plan only for $3 and $12 respectively (promotional offer). Smartphone users with android or IOS operating systems
Rains likely in parts of country
Eight divisions of the country may witness light to moderate rain or thundershowers in 24 hours commencing 9 am, said Met office on Sunday. According to a Met office bulletin, “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty/squally wind is likely at many places over