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FTA with US can be Bangladesh’s long-term solution

Signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States can be a long-term solution for Bangladesh's trade growth, as the country is the largest export destination for Bangladeshi goods, an economist said on Thursday. Many believe such a deal may not be possible, but that is not the case, as everything depends on negotiation, said Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD). He made the comments at a dialogue titled "Trump Reciprocal Tariffs and Bangladesh: Implication...

IMF hints at early loan approval amid reform push

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed confidence in Bangladesh’s long-term economic prospects, noting that with sustained reforms and strategic investments, the country is well-positioned to overcome current challenges and unlock stronger, more inclusive growth.

Concluding its mission to Dhaka, the IMF team, led by Chris Papageorgiou, acknowledged ongoing global and domestic pressures but emphasised the potential for recovery through bold policy a...

BNP not happy: Fakhrul after meeting with CA

BNP on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus's repeated assurance that the national election would be held between December and June.

“We are not happy at all, we have clearly said if the election is not held by December, the country’s political and social situation will deteriorate further,” BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said, emerging from the meeting with the Chief Adviser at the state guest house Jamuna.

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Pahela Baishakh being celebrated with festive fervour

The nation is celebrating Pahela Baishakh, the first day of the Bengali New Year 1432, today (Monday) with vibrant festivities, cultural programmes and traditional enthusiasm across the country. Marking the advent of the New Year, the government has undertaken elaborate arrangements. People from all walks of life are joining in the celebrations with colourful processions, music, fairs and traditional Bengali attire.

CA greets countrymen on Bangla New Year

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has greeted the countrymen during Bangla New Year 1432. In a video message on Bangla New Year, he called upon the countrymen to work with renewed pledge and enthusiasm to build a new Bangladesh. “The 2024 mass uprising has allowed us to build a discrimination-free country. Let us not lose this opportunity. In this New Year, building a discrimination-free Bangladesh should be our pledge,” he said.

Terming ‘Pahela Baishakh a day of ...

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