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Saturday, 18 January, 2025

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British sci-fi classic ‘Doctor Who’ gears up for bold new adventures

The iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who is poised for an exhilarating new chapter, blending timeless adventure with fresh, innovative storytelling. Known for captivating generations with its mix of suspense, humor, and heart, the series is stepping into a groundbreaking era under a historic...

68% people want non-partisan president: BBS

As many as 68% of the countrys citizens want the next president to have no ties with any political party, while 83% want the head of the state to be elected directly by the people, according to a survey conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). Furthermore, 65% of the survey...

18 crore project, 9 crore for transportation!

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has initiated a project worth BDT 18 crore 65 lakh 30 thousand to conduct five surveys across the industrial and services sectors. Of the total budget, nearly halfBDT 9crore will be allocated to travel and transportation, while a mere 5%, or BDT 92 lakh,...

Former BB ED made advisor to the governor

Ahsan Ullah, former executive director (ED) of Bangladesh Bank, has now joined as an advisor to the governor of the regulator. He will assist Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur with central reform activities. Ahsan Ullah took up the advisory post following his appointment, which was issued on Monday,...

Dollar price dearer despite record remittance inflows

Despite record remittance inflows, the price of the US dollar remains high. The value of the dollar is still over the top in the kerb market. The price has risen further over the past week. In some places in the kerb market, the exchange rate stands at Tk 129 per dollar. Although remittance...

Bank holiday today

All types of bank transactions are closed to mark the bank holiday today. Bank holiday is observed on December 31 every year. On this day the accounts sent from different branches of banks are consolidated and the annual financial report is prepared. That is why this day is considered a bank...

Country receives $2.4b remittance in 28 days

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent over US$2.4 billion in remittances during the first 28 days of December in the 2024-25 fiscal year. Of this, remittances through state-owned and specialized banks accounted for $782.27 million, while private banks received $1,631.36 million, according to Bangladesh...

Gross forex reserves cross $26b: BB

Bangladeshs gross foreign exchange reserves have crossed US$26 billion. According to the latest data, foreign exchange reserves amount to $26.09 billion, reports BSS. However, the reserve stands at over $21.34 billion according to the BPM-6 calculation standard of the IMF, said Bangladesh...

Many struggling banks recovering: BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said several banks, which were on the brink of bankruptcy, are now making significant strides in recovery due to strengthened regulatory measures and improved management practices, reports UNB. Banks are not private or family entities; they belong...

Inflation to come down below 5%: BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has expressed his optimism that the general point to point inflation rate would come down below 5 per cent by the next fiscal year. Our aims are to bring inflation down to 7 per cent by next June. Well bring it down to 5 per cent by the next fiscal...

Bad loans in banking sector hits Tk6.75 lakh crore: White Paper

The amount of bad loans in the banking sector has been increasing rapidly in recent years, as reflected in data from Bangladesh Bank (BB), according to the recently released White Paper, reports UNB. In June 2021, BB data showed the defaulted loan rate was 7.9 percent. By the end of June this...

BBC reveals list of 100 inspiring, influential women for 2024

The BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024. Among them are stranded astronaut Sunita Williams, rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, actress Sharon Stone, Olympic athletes Rebeca Andrade and Allyson Felix, singer Raye, Nobel Peace Prize laureate...

Who is Rikta Akter on the BBC 100 Women 2024 list?

The BBC has released BBC 100 Women 2024 list where inspiring and influential women from around the world have been placed. Rikta Akter Banu, the only Bangladeshi who has been placed on the list. Media reports says: Banu, who worked as a senior staff nurse in Kurigrams Chilmari upazila,...

BB issues guidelines for operations of business in country by JVCA

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has issued guidelines for operations of business in Bangladesh by Joint Ventures or Consortiums or Associations (JVCA) having foreign partner (s) in order to make the process more transparent and more accountable, reports BSS. The central bank in a circular issued on...

Banking sector needs drastic reforms: BB Governor

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said that the banking sector requires drastic reforms, describing it as the backbone of the financial sector. Speaking as the chief guest at the Mastercard Excellence Awards 2024 held at a city hotel on Saturday evening, the governor...

India need not worry about minorities — Nahid Islam tells BBC Hindi

In an interview aired on Thursday by BBC Hindi, Nahid Islam, the Adviser for Information and Broadcasting in Bangladeshs interim government, addressed concerns raised by India regarding the safety of minorities in Bangladesh and recent communal tensions. Nahid Islam, a key figure in the government,...

Empowering entrepreneurs with disabilities: Creating accessible financing solutions

The Bangladesh Business Disability Network (BBDN) and SME Foundation (SMEF) have signed a MoU that outlines a shared commitment to advancing the agenda of accessible financial services for especially-abled entrepreneurs, reports UNB. The primary focus will be on advocacy, product development,...