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Macro economy shows stability, says BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Thursday said that the countrys foreign exchange reserves are stable and gradually increasing, despite the delayed disbursement of loan installments from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reports UNB. Speaking at an event of Economic Reporters...
BB to issue new notes from March 19 centering Eid
Like the previous years, the Bangladesh Bank will issue new notes in the market denominations of Taka 5, Taka 20, and Taka 50 through various scheduled banks of Dhaka region centering the upcoming Holy Eid ul Fitr, reports BSS. The common people will be able to take new notes from March 19 to...
Probe report on BB reserve heist case on April 17
A Dhaka court today (February 11) set April 17 to submit a probe report in the case lodged over the Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve heist that took place in 2016. Dhaka Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Ziadur Rahman set the date as the investigation agency Criminal Investigation Department...
Resolving inflation fully before an elected govt is difficult
Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has cited extortion as a major reason for the interim governments failure to curb high inflation. He said apart from previous extortionists, those who are trying to secure positions in politics, are also engaged in extortion. Extortionists at the local level are...
49 freedom fighter quota MBBS candidates skip certificate verification
A total of 49 candidates who passed the MBBS admission test under the freedom fighter quota for the 2024-25 academic year did not appear for certificate verification at the Directorate General of Medical Education (DGME). They have been asked to attend the verification process again on February...
MFIs must focus on reducing urban poverty: BB Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr. Ahsan H. Mansur encouraged Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) to focus on reducing urban poverty in addition to their efforts in rural areas. The governor was speaking as the chief guest at a workshop on Micro Finance in Bangladesh, June 2024 organised by the...
BB to announce monetary policy on Feb 10
Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to announce a new monetary policy for the remaining period of the current fiscal year 2024-25 on February 10. The date of the central bank board meeting is fixed on February 9, and the next day (February 10) will be announced the monetary policy, said a senior...
MBBS: Entry of 193 admission seekers in FF quota suspended
The admission process of 193 candidates who were selected under the Freedom Fighter quota in the 2024-2025 academic year medical admission test has been suspended. The admission process has been suspended on Monday evening. Prof Dr Nazmul Hossain, director general of the Directorate General...
BB extends import bill payment period to 360 days
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the payment period for imported raw materials and agricultural inputs from 180 days to 360 days. The central bank issued a circular on Monday to conserve dollars and maintain the supply chain. The circular said that the delayed payment limit for imports of...
Students demand fairness in medical admissions; protests against quota system intensify
Students across the country rallied on Monday to demand the abolition of the quota system in educational institutions and the re-evaluation of recent medical admission test results. The protest, held at the Central Shaheed Minar, drew participants from various academic levels, including Dhaka...
MBBS admission test results for 2024-25 published, 45.62% pass
The results of the MBBS admission test for the 2024-25 academic session at public and private medical colleges were released on Sunday, with a pass rate of 45.62%, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Out of 131,760 applicants, 60,095 candidates passed the exam, which required...
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,...