File photoDHAKA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Bank (BB) purchased US$171 million from 16 commercial banks on Tuesday through multiple auction methods as part of its ongoing strategy to curb the depreciation of the US dollar against the taka and revitalise the remittance and export sectors. According to central bank data, it bought dollars at the rate of TK 122.30. Accordingly, total purchases stood at $389.50 million in February 2026 and $4,323 million in FY 2025–26 till February 3, 2026.

Experts for immediate implementation of National Logistics PolicyDHAKA, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) – Business leaders and experts today called for the urgent ratification and implementation of the National Logistics Policy (NLP) 2025 to enhance trade competitiveness and support Bangladesh's goal of reaching a US$ 760 billion GDP by 2030. Highlighting the economic impact of the sector, Dr. M. Masrur Reaz, Chairman of Policy Exchange Bangladesh, noted that a mere 1% reduction in logistics costs could increase national exports by approximately 7%. He pointed out critical structural risks, including a heavy 70% reliance on the Dhaka–Chattogram corridor and the absence of a central logistics authority. Regarding air logistics, Mahbubul Anam, Managing Director of CF Global, revealed that logistics costs at Dhaka airport are 20–25% higher than road transport. Participants at the discussion emphasized moving decisively from policy intent to implementation.

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Viatris to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on February 26, 2026, and Host Investor Event on March 19, 2026

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today spoke at an election rally at the Teesta Helipad Ground in Lalmonirhat. Photo : BSSLALMONIRHAT, Feb 4, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said the Teesta master plan would be implemented by ignoring all forms of pressure and obstacles if Jamaat voted to power. Jamaat Ameer also pledged to turn the Teesta into a living river and develop northern Bangladesh into a hub of agriculture and industry. Life will be restored to the river, and it will become the economic hub of northern Bangladesh." The rally was presided over by Lalmonirhat district Jamaat Ameer and Lalmonirhat-3 constituency candidate Advocate Abu Taher, while district Jamaat Secretary Firoz Haider Lovelu conducted the program.