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Exports get raw deal from both big, small SAARC nations

Exports from Bangladesh to SAARC countries are being subjected to various types of non-tariff and para-tariff barriers, according to a study carried out by the Bangladesh Tariff Commission (BTC) recently.The study has found that both big and small members of the South Asian grouping are subjecting exports from Bangladesh to...

Govt may tax global social media giants

The government is likely to impose income tax on the businesses having no permanent establishments in Bangladesh.The imposition of tax may come into force from the next fiscal year (FY), according to people familiar with the development.The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is set to incorporate the provision into the...

Ten more die in anti-drug crackdown

Ten more suspected drug peddlers were killed in reported gunfights with law-enforcing agencies in eight districts on Saturday, reports UNB.The casualties took the death toll to 82 as the anti-narcotics crackdown continued across the country. The ten were killed on Saturday in Cumilla, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Joypurhat, Chandpur, Pabna, Kurigram and...

Reduce traffic jams on highways

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) urged the government to reduce traffic congestion on the highways for the interest of the country's businesses. It said the recent decision to control axle load of vehicles on the highways also increased the volume of traffic, creating serious traffic...

Hasina receives D.Litt. from Indian univ

ASANSOL, (West Bengal), May 26 (UNB): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina received Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) from Kazi Nazrul University, Asansol in Paschim Bardhaman district here. The university authorities conferred the honorary D.Litt. degree on her at a special convocation programme on Saturday. She was honoured with the degree in recognition...

Ban on fishing in Bay EEZ until July 23

The ban on fishing in the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Bay of Bengal will continue until July 23. The ban is aimed to preserve and ensure smooth breeding of sea fish and crustacean. — BSS