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Government aims to foster inclusive society to ensure universal access to digital resources by 2041

The government is committed to achieving complete financial inclusion and fostering a fully inclusive society, ensuring universal access to digital resources by 2041, as part of its vision for a Smart Bangladesh.... Read more »
"NBR Plans Extended Tax Break on Foreign Loan Interest for Economic Relief"

NBR loses hope of receiving returns from 40% of TIN-holders!

As the gap widens between the number of Bangladeshis with Tax Identification Number (TIN) and those who have actually submitted returns, the country’s revenue authority seems to have accepted the fact that... Read more »

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PM’s State Visit: Dhaka, Delhi eye signing dozen of instruments; new initiatives to strengthen cooperation

Bangladesh and India are likely to sign over a dozen of bilateral instruments with some new initiatives by identifying new areas of cooperation during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s state visit to India... Read more »
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North Korea says deal between Putin and Kim requires immediate military assistance in event of war

A new agreement between Russia and North Korea reached by their leaders requires the countries to use all available means to provide immediate military assistance in the event of war, North Korean... Read more »
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Diplomats say at least 550 pilgrims died during hajj, mostly Egyptians

Diplomats on Tuesday said at least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj, underscoring the gruelling nature of the pilgrimage which again unfolded in scorching temperatures this year. At least 323 of those... Read more »
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Smart move. Bangladesh turns to loans in yen to ease repayment pressure

In a move to manage risks associated with rising interest rates and a volatile US dollar, the government has decided to take some loans from the development partners in Japanese yen instead... Read more »
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Tesla shareholders voting yes for Musk’s $56 bln pay package, CEO says on X

Tesla shareholders are voting to approve a $56 billion pay package for Elon Musk and to move the electric vehicle maker’s legal home to Texas, Musk said on social media platform X... Read more »
Moody’s Predicts Further Decline for Bangladesh’s Taka Amid Currency Policy Shift

Moody’s Predicts Further Decline for Bangladesh’s Taka Amid Currency Policy Shift

Bangladesh’s taka is expected to plunge further into record-low territory as the central bank loosens its control over the currency, according to Moody’s Ratings. Young Kim, an analyst at the rating firm... Read more »
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Indian PM Narendra Modi Plans Bilateral Visit to Bangladesh

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bangladesh later this month, marking his first bilateral trip following his re-election. Initially, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was slated to visit India... Read more »
"ADB Commits $400 Million for Bangladesh's Climate Resilience"

ADB, Bangladesh Sign $250m Loan Agreement to Enhance Social Protection

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Bangladesh have signed a $250 million loan agreement to bolster Bangladesh’s social protection system. Md. Shahriar Kader Siddiky, Secretary of the Economic Relations... Read more »