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Denim, drug ingredients, footwear to get priority

The government has finalised the draft export policy for the next three years through 2021, attaching highest priority to denim, active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) and footwear, officials said. Light engineering products such as motorcycle and battery, photovoltaic modules, and cashew nut (raw and processed), processed crab and toy are expected...

PM seeks teachers' support in polls to continue pace of dev

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina sought on Saturday the support of the university teachers in the coming election to continue the country's current pace of development, reports BSS."We want your support so that country's present pace of development continues, as all our works, those we did from 1996 to 2001, were...

Underprivileged children rejoicing as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Underprivileged children rejoicing as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 trophy was brought at the MA Aziz Stadium in Chattogram on Saturday — Focus Bangla

Move to launch e-KYC soon for reaching out to unbanked

A move is underway to introduce electronic KYC (know your client) soon as part of reaching out to the unbanked and excluded low income segment.The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), Bangladesh Bank (BB) in collaboration with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) organised a workshop on the issue at...

Dhaka, Moscow closing in on direct banking

Bangladesh and Russia are expected to reach a consensus over establishing direct banking channel and eliminating double taxation when top officials open talks tomorrow (Monday) in Moscow.The three-day bilateral meeting is also likely to take steps to improve aviation and expand two-way trade between the two countries.A 14-member Bangladesh delegation...

Ershad girds for free, fair polls Manifesto includes provincial govt

Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad said on Saturday his party would participate in the upcoming election if it takes place in a free and fair atmosphere.He, however, expressed his scepticism about holding of the next general election.Mr Ershad said, "A political alliance [Jatiya Oikya Front] has placed seven points,...

PM opens MNP services today

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will formally launch the mobile number portability (MNP) services today (Sunday). "The prime minister will launch the MNP services at a function at her official Ganobhaban residence at 10.00 am," Prime Minister's Office sources said. — BSS

Last session of 10th JS begins today

The 23rd session of the 10th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) will begin today (Sunday). President Abdul Hamid has convened the session. The House will go into session at 4:30 pm . This will be the last sitting of the 10th Jatiya Sangsad. — BSS

BSF firing kills Bangladeshi

THAKURGAON, Oct 20: A Bangladeshi national was gunned down by members of Border Security Force (BSF) of India on the Kantibhita border in Baliadangi upazila early Saturday. The deceased was identified as Md Rabbani, son of Pashiruddin Pashir of Taranjubari village. Locals said the BSF members of Hatkhola camp opened...

One dies in 'shootout' with RAB in Pabna

A man was killed in an alleged shootout with RAB in Pabna's Sadar Upazila. According to law enforcers, the incident occurred on Saturday morning in the upazila's Rajapur area. The deceased, 45-year-old Tipu Sheikh, was a 'drug dealer'. — bdnews24.com