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BB Raises Dollar Price to Tk 117

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has adjusted the dollar price to Tk117 from Tk110 by introducing the crawling peg exchange rate mechanism. Under this new approach, the bank will buy and sell dollars... Read more »
"IMF Board Approves Release of $689 Million to Bangladesh"

IMF’s third instalment of loan confirmed

The International Monetary Fund has finally given Bangladesh the green signal for $681 million as the third instalment of the lender’s $4.7 billion loan package. The visiting delegation of the lender has... Read more »

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Settle disputes through dialogue, say ‘no’ to wars: PM Hasina at UNESCAP meet

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today (25 April) called for speaking out against all forms of aggression and atrocities, and say ‘no’ to wars. “We must speak out against all forms of aggression... Read more »
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Bangladesh, Qatar Sign 10 Cooperation Contracts

Bangladesh and Qatar signed 10 cooperation documents on Tuesday, including five agreements and five MoUs, aimed at strengthening ties and elevating relations to new heights. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and Qatar’s Emir... Read more »
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FBCCI Urges Small Enterprises in International Trade Fairs

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) is urging for greater involvement of marginal, small, and medium enterprises in international trade fairs. This initiative aims to spotlight Bangladesh’s promising... Read more »
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Ambassador Imran: Legal Remittance Key to Bangladesh’s Growth

Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the United States (US), Muhammad Imran, has urged Bangladeshi expatriates to send remittances through legal channels to further strengthen the country’s economy. He also encouraged them to showcase the... Read more »
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Diplomats, Media Figures Convene to Shape Russo-African Media Relations

Russia and Africa have joined forces to craft a comprehensive information strategy, as revealed during the Second International Journalists Forum held on Thursday, April 18, both online and offline. Organized by the... Read more »
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World Bank says $3.15bn Illicitly Transferred from Bangladesh Annually

The World Bank reported that approximately $3.15 billion is illicitly transferred out of Bangladesh each year through offshore accounts. Citing the State of the Tax Justice Report 2020, the World Bank stated... Read more »
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IMF Downgrades Bangladesh’s Growth Forecast to 5.7% for FY 2023-24

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has once again lowered its growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy to 5.7 percent for the current fiscal year of 2023-24. This revision was outlined in the IMF’s... Read more »
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China’s Q1 GDP growth solid but March data shows demand still feeble

China’s economy grew faster-than-expected in the first quarter, data showed on Tuesday, offering some relief to officials as they try to shore up growth in the face of protracted weakness in the... Read more »