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Workers allege three weeks of unpaid wages
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Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley finds himself staring down an alarming attacking dilemma ahead of the SAFF Championship, but returning midfielder Shamit Shome is ready to shoulder the creative burden as the regional showpiece returns to Dhaka after eight years.
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LDC reprieve must not go to waste
Without a doubt, the United Nations General Assembly's decision to grant Bangladesh an additional three-year preparatory period before graduation from the LDC category is a piece of good news for the export sector. The extension has come as huge relief to exporters by warding off an average 12.5 pe
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Workers at an RMG factory. File Photo: Mumit M.
100 factories forced to declare holidays
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Citizens Bank opens Khatunganj branch
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Protein foods, energy costs keep pressuring household budget: BB
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Concern over external debts
No economy can run without having debt. Governments must borrow from external and internal sources to finance budget deficits. This is known as public debt, which governments generally use to finance expenditures, protect and invest in people, and pave the way for a better future. However, these bo
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‘Decoy Dan’ controversy raises questions about Democrats’ election integrity claims
Democrats have spent months arguing that requiring voters to prove their citizenship and identity would create unnecessary barriers to voting. Yet allegations surrounding Alaska’s 2026 Senate race have raised uncomfortable questions about the party’s commitment to fair elections. A reported Democratic effort to recruit a Republican candidate sharing the incumbent senator’s name appears designed to […]
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Mahmud new chairman of Jamuna Bank
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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What led to their deaths?
The mysterious death of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lieutenant Tahsif Souri has left the entire country shell-shocked. His body was recovered from the Turag river on Thursday, a day after he went missing.
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Trump’s corruption crisis: How America’s anti-corruption safeguards are being dismantled
The United States has long presented itself as a global champion of transparency, accountability and the fight against corruption. Successive administrations, regardless of political affiliation, have supported efforts to expose financial crimes, prosecute bribery and strengthen democratic institutions. Yet under President Donald Trump’s second administration, that commitment is facing an unprecedented test. The growing intersection […]
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What delaying LDC graduation means for Bangladesh
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has officially granted Bangladesh a three-year preparatory extension, shifting its Least Developed Country (LDC) graduation deadline from November 24, 2026, to November 24, 2029. While this reprieve shields the economy from immediate...
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NBR mandates registration for ‘Startup Sandbox’ facilities
Registration with the National Revenue Board (NBR) has been made mandatory for startup companies seeking to avail of Startup Sandbox facilities. If the NBR fails to decide on a registration application within 60 days of receipt, the application will automatically be deemed...
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Migration for work abroad vs entrepreneurship at home
In recent public forums and news outlets, some prominent personalities have asked: why do young Bangladeshis spend family savings, borrow heavily, or sell inherited assets to secure employment abroad rather than invest those resources in domestic enterprises that could generate income and create jo
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BB issues unified circular for foreign exchange management
Bangladesh Bank has issued a unified circular bringing existing directives on foreign exchange transactions and management under a single framework. As a result, banks have received updated guidance for managing activities such as foreign exchange rate determination,...
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Kazakhstan’s nuclear disarmament offers a blueprint for Middle East stability
Kazakhstan’s decision to voluntarily surrender the world’s fourth-largest nuclear arsenal after the collapse of the Soviet Union did not diminish its international influence or undermine its domestic stability. On the contrary, it established the country as an important advocate of nuclear disarmament, regional cooperation and preventive diplomacy. Two decades after the signing of the Semipalatinsk […]
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Revenue deficits reach Tk41,879cr in three months
The National Revenue Board (NBR) fell short of its revenue collection target by Tk41,879 crore during the first three months (July–September) of the current FY27. Against a collection target of Tk134,396 crore for this quarter, the agency managed to collect only...
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DBA seeks tax exemption on capital gains until 2030
The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) has proposed a full tax exemption on capital gains earned by individual and foreign investors from listed securities until 2030 to restore investor confidence, increase market liquidity and encourage long-term investment in the...
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Bangladesh, World Bank ink $450m agreement for financial sector reforms
Bangladesh has signed a $450 million financing agreement with the World Bank to strengthen the country
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New evidence exposes Singapore-based First Resources’ alleged links to Indonesian deforestation
The global palm oil industry’s sustainability commitments are facing renewed scrutiny following investigations uncovering alleged corporate, commercial and operational links between Singapore-based palm oil giant First Resources and Indonesian companies accused of extensive deforestation. The findings raise serious questions about corporate transparency, environmental accountability and the effectiveness of voluntary certification systems designed to protect the […]
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