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“Rare” Corruption Evidence Found in Adani & Summit Deals

January 25, 2026

Shafiq Rahman : In January 2026, a high-level review committee in Bangladesh investigating power sector deals described corruption evidence in the Adani Power contract as “rare in international-level corruption cases”. The statement was made during a media briefing where the committee revealed findings of “serious irregularities” in the 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) between the […]

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The supply chain for consumer goods is normal: Bashir

January 25, 2026

Special Correspondent : Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today said that prices of essentials will remain under control in the upcoming holy month of Ramadan and potentially better than the previous year as the government has already taken all-out preparations to this effect. “The supply chain for consumer goods is normal. Business representatives have

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ECNEC Chairperson approves 25 projects worth Tk 45,191.27cr

January 25, 2026

Special Correspondent : The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) today approved 25 development projects worth Taka 45,191.27 crore including a 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in the northern region. Of the total project cost, Taka 10,881.40 crore will come from government funds, Taka 32,018.09 crore from project loans and Taka 2,291.78

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China and Canada announce tariffs relief

January 25, 2026

Special Correspondent : Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset in their countries’ relationship after a key meeting in Beijing.China is expected to lower levies on Canadian canola oil from 85% to 15% by 1 March, while Ottawa has agreed to tax Chinese electric vehicles at

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Govt working to diversify, enhance competitiveness of export sector: Commerce Adviser

January 23, 2026

Special Correspondent : Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today said the government is actively working to make Bangladesh’s export sector more diversified and competitive, reducing its overdependence on the readymade garments (RMG) industry. “To expand Bangladesh’s presence in global markets, we need policy support and dedicated entrepreneurs committed to product diversification. Entrepreneurs must be hardworking

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proposal Pay commission-Minimum salary for govt employees Tk 20,000, maximum Tk 160,000

January 21, 2026

According to the sources, the Baishakhi allowance for government officials and employees is proposed to be increased from 20 per cent to 50 per cent. Until now, a transport allowance was available only to employees in grades 11 to 20. The new pay commission has recommended extending this allowance to employees from grade 10 to

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