June 09, 2026
The BB has purchased a cumulative total of $5.98 billion from the market so far in the current fiscal year
NCP MP Akhter Hossen argues the bills are being passed to make exceptions for certain “special people” to take on the posts
Commission suggests raising basic pay from Tk 8,250–78,000 to Tk 20,000–160,000
Discussions focus on financing key projects as the bank’s new chief visits Dhaka
Many are slashing aid budgets and cash funneled through multilateral lenders
Trustees and asset managers now face higher paid-up capital requirements under the new rules
Providing more finance is central to maintaining trust in multilateral climate efforts as emissions continue to rise, leaving some poor countries at more risk
The World Bank and UN look to finalise a new cost estimate of $70 billion to rebuild the war-ravaged Palestinian enclave following a US-brokered ceasefire