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SoEs' divestment looks uncertain

The move to divest five state firms' stakes on the stock market is unlikely to see daylight anytime soon as those are mired in deep financial trouble, a senior official said.The ministry of industries tapped Chittagong Dry Dock Ltd, Pragoti Industries Ltd, Bangladesh Insulator and Sanitary Ware Factory Ltd, Karnaphuli...

Pahela Baishakh today

The nation celebrates Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla calendar year, today (Saturday) amid festivity and enthusiasm across the country.The day is a public holiday. People from all walks of life waiting to welcome the Bangla New Year 1425 were seen crowding the city's different shopping malls, flower shops...

Happy Bangla New Year 1425

PM reiterates call to ensure single digit lending rate

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Friday asked the bank authorities to bring down lending rate to a single digit to expedite the country's investment, reports BSS."I would like to tell you to cut interest rate, otherwise investment is not possible in the country ... it must be brought down to a...

Govt signs deal with UNHCR on Rohingya repatriation

UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, and the Bangladesh government signed on Friday a deal relating to the voluntary return of Rohingya refugees, once the conditions in Myanmar are conducive, reports UNB.The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Md...

Appeal body likely for resolving legal disputes

The government looks to establish a separate appellate authority to resolve legal disputes that arise during the company formation or registration in the country.This provision is set to be included in the latest Companies Act, which is currently at the final stage of formulation, officials said last week."Currently a lot...

An electricity pole in Shahbagh area of the city

An electricity pole in Shahbagh area of the city, damaged in an accident as seen in the photo on Friday, posing a risk to vehicular movement — FE photo

News Watch (14-04-2018)

Trump greets Bengalis on Pahela Baishakh The US has greeted Bengalis across the world on the occasion of their New Year. "On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I wish Bengalis everywhere a joyous New Year. We commemorate this important day along with all those from Bangladesh, India,...