Bangladesh Bank is set to announce its new monetary policy on Wednesday (September 30), seeking to keep inflation under control while boosting private-sector credit and investment amid sluggish economic activity.
The Prime Minister’s Office will hold a press conference Wednesday to brief the media on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and his recent New York visit.
Necessary preparations have been directed to be taken by the concerned ministries, administration and law enforcement agencies for celebrating the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja in a peaceful, festive and safe environment. At the same time, importance has been given to maintaining communal harmony, preventing rumours and taking rapid legal measures through neutral investigation if any unwanted incident occurs.
Salman F Rahman, vice chairman of the company and former private industry and investment adviser to former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has been dropped from the board of directors of Beximco Pharmaceuticals. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the capital market regulator, has approved the reconstituted board of the company by dropping him.
Chairman of the Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said various opinions and proposals have been received on the caretaker government system and its formation process. The matter needs more open discussion.
Bangladesh Bank has issued a full-fledged guideline for operating 'Islamic credit cards' by Shariah-based banks. Under the new guideline, these cards cannot be used at businesses related to alcohol, gambling, nightclubs, conventional insurance companies, illegal dating or matchmaking, and pork.