CA to discuss tariff issue with US
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin has said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will discuss the tariff issue with the US administration.The adviser gave the information at a press conference after an emergency meeting, convened by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka on Saturday...
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All govt depts in action for rationalising US import tariffs
All government departments swing into action to explore ways, including tariff rationalization, to mitigate adverse impact of the Trump-triggered global trade war on Bangladesh's already-woe-stricken economy.The jacked-up US tariffs, 37 per cent on Bangladeshi goods, higher than that of its competitors, have triggered concerns among all ministries and agencies, including...
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Local rice prices still high amid downtrend globally
Rice prices in the domestic market are still showing an upward trend, even though global prices have been declining gradually.According to the latest FAO All Rice Price Index, rice prices globally have further fell to a three-year low in March-down by 1.7 per cent from February.Over the past year, the...
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Rain brings relief to city residents
After days of scorching heat, a sudden rainfall brought much-needed relief to residents, especially in the capital, Dhaka, on Saturday evening, reports UNB.The rain, which started at 7 pm, helped lower temperatures in Dhaka to 29 degrees Celsius, providing respite from the intense heatwave that had been gripping the country...
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IMF begins discussions today on loan tranches
The delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will start discussions today (Sunday) to review updated financial data before releasing the next tranches of the $4.7 billion loan package, reports UNB.According to the Finance Division of the Ministry of Finance, the IMF team will visit Dhaka to assess the conditions...
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