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- Bangladesh
- April 22, 2025
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Tarique urges party unity to strengthen public confidence in BNP
BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to forge strong unity in order to uphold and reinforce the public’s trust in the party. “Millions of people…
ADB’s $17b fossil fuel investment endangers Bangladesh: Civil society
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is facing sharp criticism from civil society organizations over its $17.34 billion investment in Bangladesh’s energy sector; the vast majority in fossil fuel-based projects. The…
Bangladesh pays $5m to QatarEnergy LNG, remaining $32m to be cleared tomorrow
Bangladesh on Tuesday paid $5 million to QatarEnergy LNG against outstanding liquefied natural gas (LNG) import bills, reducing the total dues from $37 million to $32 million, confirmed AKM Mizanur…
Korea to provide $6.26m loan to Bangladesh, deal signed
The Government of Bangladesh and the Korea Eximbank on Tuesday signed a supplementary loan agreement worth $6.26 million under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF) to enhance maritime safety and…
Tax evasion surpasses Tk2.26 Lakh Cr in 2023: CPD
Tax evasion in Bangladesh reached alarming levels in 2023, with the government losing an estimated Tk2.26 lakh crore, according to a new report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).…
BIDA, Police reaffirm commitment to protect foreign investors amid unrest
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Bangladesh Police have jointly assured foreign investors of strengthened security measures, including direct access to a dedicated emergency contact line for immediate…
Gas dues slashed to $240m from $750m Since August
Bangladesh’s gas sector is showing signs of revival, with outstanding dues dropping sharply from $750 million on August 5, 2024, to just $240 million as of April 19, 2025. This…
- Bangladesh
- April 21, 2025
- 52 views
New proposal sparks debate: BNP opposes two-term cap on Prime Minister
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has rejected a key recommendation by the Constitution Reform Commission to limit the prime ministership to two terms for any individual. The party insists that…
FDI falls to $1.27b in 2024 amid political upheaval, lowest in five years
Bangladesh’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) plunged to $1.27 billion in 2024 — the lowest in five years — as political turmoil and economic instability eroded investor confidence, according to…
- Bangladesh
- April 21, 2025
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Prof Yunus urges immediate action on local govt reform recommendations
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called for the immediate implementation of the Local Government Reform Commission’s recommendations, stressing that reforms must move swiftly “from paper to practice.” The call…
