According to media reports, the anti-corruption commission (ACC) has accused Rahman, who was Bangladesh Bank’s governor between 2009 and 2016, of approving 2.97 billion taka ($24 million) in loans from Janata Bank in collusion with the company’s chairman, Abul Barkat. The ACC is also reportedly suing Barkat in the
Treasury’s Bessent, China’s He trade economic complaints in call
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded policy complaints with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday, telling Beijing to do more to curb fentanyl trafficking and rebalance its economy, while hearing He's concerns about President Donald Trump's new tariffs,
HK’s New World Development sees loss of up to $875 million in first half of 2025
Hong Kong-based property developer New World Development said on Friday it expects to record a loss attributable between HK$6.60 billion and HK$6.80 billion ($875.07 million) from its continuing ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong homes lost US$61.7 billion of value after removal of curbs: Centaline
Total value of residential properties in Hong Kong stood at HK$8.99 trillion (US$1.15 trillion) in January compared with HK$9.5 trillion before the easing The removal of property curbs a year ago has ... ( read original story ...)
New World Expects First-Half Loss on Impairment Charges
New World Development Co., the Hong Kong property developer owned by the billionaire Cheng family, expects to post a net loss from continuing operations in the first half of the fiscal year due to ... ( read original story ...)
Georgia homestead exemption tax law could put DeKalb sales taxes at risk
Last year, voters approved a referendum on House Bill 581, establishing a new statewide floating homestead tax exemption. The bill also changed other tax procedures, which could put DeKalb’s sales and ... ( read original story ...)
Singapore’s property insurance sees rate cuts in Q4
The rates are available for risks with favourable loss ratios and strong risk management. The Singapore insurance market remains well-capitalised and competitive, with price reductions available for ... ( read original story ...)
Armenian church wants Israel to stop foreclosure of 1,700-year-old property in Jerusalem
The Armenian Patriarchate in Jerusalem issued an urgent call for Israeli authorities to stop a government plan to seize and auction off properties that have been in the possession of the Armenian ... ( read original story ...)
Tighter loan rules sought as South Korea’s household debt hits record
Too much debt is burdening the country’s housing market. Regulators should consider tightening loan rules amidst the rising number of repossessed properties in South Korea, where household debt rose ... ( read original story ...)
How Hindu dowry system denying Muslim girls’ inherited property?
Most of the countries of the South Asia including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and others, there prevails similar customs, traditions and culture although the same languages are written, ... ( read original story ...)