Bangladesh Bank has launched a Tk500 crore refinancing fund to boost start-ups, offering loans at just 4% interest. Sixteen banks and four financial institutions have already joined the initiative, making financing more accessible for entrepreneurs. @BangladeshBida@2shuvro
The wholesale market price of local onion in the country’s biggest wholesale commodity hub - Chaktai-Khatunganj market here has declined by up to Tk 10 per kilogram in just three days as government has given permission to import the onion from India
Hong Kong-based textile and apparel chain, Handa Industries Ltd. Chairman Han Chun met with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State guest House Jamuna
During the meeting, Prof Yunus expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the rapid response and medical support extended by the healthcare professionals. A delegation of 21 physicians and nurses from Singapore, China and India met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
Comply with the Hong Kong Convention and fully convert to green yards, or leave the business altogether – Brigadier General (retd) Sakhawat Hossain, adviser to the shipping ministry, has warned Bangladesh's shipbreaking industry
Fake job offers circulating online have now become a serious form of fraud in Bangladesh. Attractive advertisements on Facebook or WhatsApp often claim—"Government job for just 500 taka!", "High-paying job abroad!", or "Golden opportunity to work at the airport!"
World Bank VP Johannes Zutt met CA Muhammad Yunus, praising Bangladesh’s economic reforms & youth-led July Uprising. He pledged continued support, noting $3B funding last year. Yunus stressed youth focus, FDI rise & Chattogram Port’s progress. #Bangladesh#WorldBank
To ensure timely implementation of foreign-funded development projects and prevent unnecessary expenditure, the Economic Relations Division (ERD) plans to make six pre-conditions mandatory before signing loan agreements
KOICA & RHD launch a $8.85M project to modernize bridge maintenance in Bangladesh using real-time monitoring, AI tools & Korean expertise. It’s a bold step toward Smart Bangladesh, safer roads & stronger Korea-Bangladesh ties. 🇧🇩🤝🇰🇷 #SmartInfrastructure#KOICA#RHD
Bangladesh’s economy grew by 4.86% in Jan–Mar FY25, driven by strong rebounds in industry (6.91%) and services (5.88%). While agriculture lagged, the numbers show resilience and momentum in key sectors. Signs point to a steady recovery ahead. 🌱📈🇧🇩
Dr. Muhammad Yunus urges Islamic NGOs to embrace social business to tackle poverty and healthcare challenges. His call to action inspires global leaders to empower communities through sustainable entrepreneurship. A true champion of change for the Muslim world and beyond. 🌍✨
The Election Commission (EC) has claimed that public suffering over the correction of National Identity Cards (NID) has significantly reduced.
EC Secretary Akhtar Ahmed shared the progress of a special initiative—termed the "Crash Programme"—at a press briefing held at the EC.
All Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel are receiving regular briefings and updated instructions to maintain high awareness levels. The CCTV monitoring team has also been given special guidelines to improve surveillance, according to a HSIA authority's note disseminated to media
New rules have been added to the Code of Criminal Procedure to prevent the filing of false cases and the harassment of innocent people, Law Adviser Prof Asif Nazrul said yesterday