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Fuel-oil prices up by Tk 5 per litre

The government has again increased the prices of fuel oils at the consumer level. The prices of petrol, octane, and kerosene have been increased by Tk 5 per litre for the month of June.The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources disclosed the information in a statement on Sunday.It said...

BD import policy incompatible with new EU, US trade rules

Bangladesh's import policy in the making appears at odds with emerging trade requirements in the European Union and the United States as it proposes allowing apparel exporters to qualify for incentives with a minimum 30-percent local value addition.Industry leaders say the EU's proposed Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+) framework...

India paying tribute to Zia seen as paradigm shift

A rare and carefully worded tribute by India to slain President Ziaur Rahman on his death anniversary has stirred discussions in diplomatic and political circles, with many observers describing it as a significant departure from New Delhi's longstanding approach towards Bangladesh's contested political narratives.In a message released Saturday, India's Ministry...

Offshore bid docs go on sale

State-run Petrobangla starts selling bidding documents and data packages for Bangladesh's latest offshore exploration round today (Monday), marking a key step in the government's efforts to attract international oil companies (IOCs) to explore 26 hydrocarbon blocks in the Bay of Bengal amid rising energy demand and declining domestic gas reserves.Promotional,...

Govt committed to fulfilling all public expectations: PM

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman said on Sunday his government was committed to fulfilling all expectations of the country's people, reports BSS."The current government is running the state being inspired by the philosophy of Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and the main goal of the government is to fulfil...

Budget focuses on economic recovery, restoring investor confidence

Predictable policies, improving liquidity flows and rebuilding investor confidence dominates the upcoming national budget as Bangladesh navigates a challenging economic landscape marked by inflation, sluggish investment and financial-sector vulnerabilities.Talking to The Financial Express, days before the new government's maiden budget lands in parliament, Dr Rashed Al Titumir also explains that...

Ad-din makes U-turn on unveiling report

The authorities at Ad-din Medical College Hospital have withdrawn plans to publicly release the findings of an internal investigation into the deaths of six newborns. Though the report was to be released on Sunday, the decision had been scrapped for unavoidable reasons, said Tariqul Islam Mukul, director of HR and...

After enjoying a seven-day vacation for Eid-ul-Azha

After enjoying a seven-day vacation for Eid-ul-Azha, Dhaka residents have started returning to the capital as offices re-open today. The photo was taken at Dhaka Railway Station in Kamalapur on Sunday. — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam