Digital banks also cannot provide any over-the-counter services and must provide round-the-clock service. To provide better services to the consumers, developed technology-based products including virtual cards, QR codes can be introduced but no plastic cards can be supplied. However, consumers can use ATM booths and agents of other banks to avail the services. Apart from […]
The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association said the prices of 29 food products, including fish, meat, eggs, pulses and vegetables set by the Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM) at the producer, wholesale and retail levels are absurd. The association also said that the prices estimated by DAM at the producer level are a figment of their […]
On the other side of the border, India had no infrastructure at the Dalu customs station. There was very little trade in the border area. However, the objection of the land port authorities and NBR about converting this customs station into a land port had no impact. Recently, a train has started operating to Siliguri, […]
Imran Hasan, general secretary of the association, said, “Many overzealous people are running campaigns without discussion. The restaurant is being closed. But there was a problem in the readymade garment sector also. Not all the factories were closed then. Rather, an initiative was taken to resolve the matter. Solutions were also found. Such initiative should […]
Good governance, policy support necessary in financial sector
It should be ascertained whether the independent directors hold shares in the concerned bank, as well as whether they have had any interest with the bank at present or in the past. No alternate director can be appointed for a maximum of three consecutive months in a year and a person with bank debt is […]
Sources said that Governor Abdur Rauf Talukdar said in the meeting that 40 out of 61 banks of the country are in good condition. The remaining 8-10 banks may merge with others. For this, he advised the MDs of better performing and weaker banks to start discussions among themselves. After the meeting, Mutual Trust Bank […]
As per Section 35 (3) of the Road Transport Act, the auto-rickshaw driver will be bound to go to any destination in the route permit area, following the meter system. They cannot claim or recover fare in excess of the amount shown on the meter. Violation of this is punishable with imprisonment not exceeding six […]
prothom hello , The election expenditure has exceeded the expenditure of all previous elections – more than 20 billion taka (2000 crore taka). And of this, 54 percent was spent on law enforcement agencies alone… Iftekharuzzaman The Election Commission should release detailed details of its expenses. Expenditure will increase to some extent from 2018. Prices […]
The question arises that when new potatoes will come in the market after a month, how realistic is the decision to import? It is noteworthy that the government had earlier decided to import eggs and even after one and a half months, not a single egg has been imported. As a result, there is no […]
Does lack of accountability lead to economic crisis?
The lack of equitable development has led to extreme inequality in society as democratic accountability has weakened during this period. To ensure that accountability includes inclusive, transparent and competitive elections in the country. Speakers made these comments at a media briefing organized by Citizen Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh, at the Brac Center in the city […]
Clash between two organizations over waterlogging in Chattogram
24 eminent citizens expressed concern over inflation
The Asia Foundation is a non-profit international development organization based in the United States. It works on good governance, women’s empowerment, gender equality, inclusive economic growth, environment and climate action, and regional and international relations. BIGD is a research institute affiliated to BRAC University. The survey titled ‘State of Political Administration, Development and Society of […]