Government Unveils Plans for Farmers’ Crop Insurance
At a programme held in Cumilla on Wednesday, the Minister of Food, Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture, Mohammed Amin Ur …
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Bangladesh Seeks $350 Million Extra World Bank Guarantee
Bangladesh has requested an additional US$350 million loan guarantee from the World Bank to secure liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports …
Nearly All Factories Complete Salary Payments
Mahmud Hasan Khan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), announced on Wednesday that nearly all member …
Government Launches New Crop Insurance Scheme
Agriculture Minister Mohammed Amin Ur Rashid has unveiled a new crop insurance programme aimed at safeguarding farmers against losses caused …
Selected Banks to Open on Eid for RMG Workers
Ahead of the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, selected branches of several banks across Bangladesh will operate on a limited basis …
SM Abdul Hamid Appointed Independent Director of Islami Bank
Prominent professional accountant and banker S M Abdul Hamid has assumed the role of Independent Director at Islami Bank Bangladesh …
Middle East Conflict Disrupts Australian Travel Plans
The ongoing conflict and instability in the Middle East are causing increasing concern for Australians planning international travel. Several Middle …
Bitcoin Emerges as Safe Haven Amid Middle East Tensions
Global markets have been roiled since the onset of the recent US-Israeli strikes in Iran, with oil supply disruptions triggering …
Half of Bangladesh’s Youth Remain Jobless
Johannes Jütt, Vice President for South Asia at the World Bank, has highlighted a critical challenge facing Bangladesh’s young workforce, …
US Spending on Iran Conflict Hits $12 Billion
The United States has spent approximately $12 billion (1,200 crore USD) on military operations in Iran since late February, according …