Deposit, lending rates hiked for non-banks in Bangladesh
The highest deposit rate for non-banks will be 9.7 per cent and the lending rate can be as high as 12.7 per cent.
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New US sanctions speculations ‘exaggerated’: Bangladesh foreign minister
Foreign Minister Momen told the US delegation that the government has an electoral legal framework in place and an independent Election Commission, which can transfer and sack the…
The world cannot afford another war
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Rain triggers traffic chaos in Dhaka
Traffic was crawling on many streets since the afternoon, and got worse in the evening rush hour, with many were seen stranded for hours.
Bangladesh joins nuclear energy club, with Russia’s help
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BNP road march: 10 hurt as motorcade attacked in Noakhali
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School or market?: Protests ignored as wholesale market being built on land belonging to school
Students said if shops are built on school compound, their safety and movements will be at risk.
Bangladesh’s largest theatre festival to kick off on October 6
Ganga Jamuna Cultural Festival is considered the largest celebration of Bengali culture in Bangladesh. The 12-day-long cultural festival will feature plays, recitals, musical and…
Lucrative market here drawing interest of foreign powers: Foreign Minister
Foreign Minister Momen also said that Bangladesh has multifaceted relations with the US and the two countries routinely discuss issues like climate change, regulated migration,…
Democratising AI to foster human rights
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