A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Tuesday (4 February), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you..
Finance adviser seeks 3 months to reduce inflation
It will take another two to three months for inflation to decrease as government measures take effect, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said today (4 February).
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Govt served legal notice to form 'Judicial Security Forces' at apex, lower courts
A Supreme Court lawyer has sent a legal notice to the government demanding the formation of a special security force named "Judicial Security Forces" to ensure the security of the Supreme Court and lower courts.
USAID contractors fire staff, face cash crunch as Trump causes chaos in aid world
President Donald Trump's overhaul of US foreign assistance has led to chaos in the aid and development field, leaving hundreds of contractors in a severe financial crunch with some already having to lay off staff and others facing millions of dollars in unpaid invoices.
Chattogram Port sees 12.75% growth in imports, 13.84% growth in exports in January
Chattogram Port experienced a notable rise in container handling for both imports and exports in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. Imports grew by 12.75%, while exports saw a 13.84% increase.
ACC asks BB governor to freeze all officials' safe deposit boxes in cenbank
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sent a letter to Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur, asking him to take necessary steps to temporarily freeze all bank officials' safe deposit boxes or lockers in the bank's security vault.
