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Banks’ falling asset quality may weaken lending capability

Declining asset quality of Bangladesh's banks could weaken their lending capability, says Moody's as it already finds them in "tighter liquidity conditions". However, the US-based global credit-rating agency predicts that their overall operations may stay stable over the next 12-18...

Chittagong port moves 27 notches up in container-handling

The country’s main seaport has set a record by advancing...

WB approves more loans for social safety-net programmes

The World Bank (WB) has approved a loan of $245...

‘Banks should court mergers and acquisitions for bailout’

Banks in Bangladesh should go through mergers and acquisitions, which...

Thrust on stopping fake currency flow between India, BD

A joint task force has emphasised on increasing cooperation between...

Amu seeks Japanese investment in automobile sector

Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu has sought more Japanese investment...

Country’s brand value keeps on rising

The brand value of Bangladesh as a nation has been...

BD spends one-third of what WHO recommends

Bangladesh still has a per-capita health expenditure of US$ 37...

Proposal to float separate procurement division faces opposition

The planning minister disagrees on a proposal made by the...

Import orders scale all-time high of $16.10b

The country's overall import orders recorded an all-time high of...

UN projects 7.1pc growth for BD this year

The United Nations has projected that Bangladesh economy will grow...

ADB okays $100m more for microfinance programme

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved an additional $100...

Dutch organisation to ensure RMG workers' health

A development organisation of Netherlands is set to help in...

ADB keeps BD's growth projection unchanged

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) in its latest outlook supplement...

New economic corridor 'can make $150b output by 2050'

The proposed South-west Bangladesh Economic Corridor (SWBEC) may help generate...

Disease-resistant potato to save farmers Tk 1.0b

Farmers in Bangladesh grow about 10 million tonnes of potato...

Direct green finance by banks, FIs is only 5.88pc: Report

Direct green finance makes up only 5.88 per cent of...

BD now model of workplace safety: ILO chief

Outgoing ILO country director Srinivas B Reddy has said that...

BD to construct multipurpose terminal under 3rd Indian LoC

The government will construct a multipurpose terminal with Indian Line...

Bangladesh, France win-win investment partners: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said China businessmen can enjoy...

RMG bags most of Tk 348b import-tax waiver

Country's export industries enjoyed import-tax benefit worth Tk 348 billion...

Manila bank now accusing BD authority of heist cover-up!

The Philippines bank through which $81 million stolen from Bangladesh’s...

BD’s rice output may drop this year: FAO

Production of rice in Bangladesh may decline marginally this year...

Muhith calls for more ADB fund

Finance Minister AMA Muhith requested the Asian Development Bank (ADB)...

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