`Bangladesh Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad` formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club on Saturday in protest against killing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

10 Sep 2017, 12:00 am0

'Bangladesh Sammilita Peshajibi Parishad' formed a human chain in front of the Jatiya Press Club on Saturday in protest against killing of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.

IMF defends negative interest rates despite risks

AFP, Washington :The IMF on Sunday defended negative interest rates set by central banks, given “significant risks” of slow growth, while acknowledging potential for dangerous boom-and-bust cycles. Six central banks, notably the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan, have taken the unprecedented measure, aimed at loosening the reins on credit to help spur consumer spending and investment. “Although the experience with negative nominal interest rates is limited, we tentatively conclude that overall they help deliver additional monetary stimulus...

12 Apr 2016, 12:00 am