The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced fresh hike in electricity tariffs, both in retail and bulk levels, on Thursday despite strong opposition from rights groups, political parties and trade-bodies. The hiked tariffs will come into effect from March 1 (Sunday), and will continue until further notice.The regulator raised the...
Read moreThe central bank has slightly squeezed financing capacity of non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) in commercial paper (CP) for avoiding concentration of investment in the short-term security. The NBFIs are now allowed to invest up to 20 per cent of their total capital in any CPs instead of 30 per cent...
Read moreThree people, including a child, have died in a fire in city's Eskaton, reports bdnews24.com.The blaze originated from the garage of a five-storey building on Dilu Road at 4am Thursday, according to Fire Service personnel.Fire Service personnel reached the scene with nine units and tamed the flames in half an...
Read moreThe High Court on Thursday turned down a bail petition filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia in the Zia Charitable Trust corruption case in which she was sentenced to seven years' imprisonment by a trial court.The HC bench of Justice Obaidul Hassan and Justice AKM Zahirul Huq passed the order...
Read moreThe prices of onion have declined further in the city following the withdrawal of a ban on its exports by neighbouring India, traders said.The Indian government decided to lift the ban on onion exports on February 26 amid a steep decline in its wholesale prices in Maharashtra, Karnataka and other...
Read moreThe sudden temporary ban on Umrah pilgrims by Saudi Arabia to ensure public safety by preventing the spread of coronavirus on Thursday created immense sufferings to the aspirant pilgrims who reached three international airports in Bangladesh. Saudi Arabia announced a number of preventive measures early Thursday as health authorities closely...
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