Foreign feeder ships face port disruptions

Foreign feeder vessels carrying cargos to and from Chittagong seaport now lament severe operation disruptions and resultant penal costs for getting caught in toils of law.Operators and port sources said the complications arose as the authorities started strict application of rules under the Bangladesh Flag Vessel (Protection) Act 2019 that...

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Sights set on $10b leather and footwear exports soon

Industry leaders appear upbeat that US$10 billion worth of export of leather and footwear products from Bangladesh is possible soon through sound integration into global value chain, as the world market holds huge potential.To make that happen people in the industry have to act collectively as a team with self-confidence-and...

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Audit exposes Tk 191.59m anomalies in Dhaka hospitals project

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of Bangladesh has found financial anomalies worth Tk 191.59 million in the construction works of five Dhaka hospitals under Public Works Department (PWD).The irregularities include overpayment to contractors, improper payments and non-compliance with tender procedures.The hospitals are the National Institute of Cardiovascular Disease (NICVD),...

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Dengue: Daily death toll still high, new cases down

Thirteen more people died of dengue, including eight in Dhaka city, in 24 hours until Friday morning.Besides, 1673 dengue patients were hospitalised across the country in the period, according to the daily bulletin issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).With the latest daily statistics, the number of fatalities...

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Today's match (2023-10-14)

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Prayer Timings (2023-10-14)

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Briefing 2023-10-14

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