PC discourages projects reliant on outsourced manpower

A rethink now comes on undertaking development projects as the Planning Commission under the changed custodian says nay to any project reliant on manpower outsourcing, officials said.The commission has decided in principle not to give its nod from now on to projects highly dependent on outsourced recruits, out of fear...

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Regulator rings cyber-heist alarm for banks

On sounding alarm over growing cyber-attacks in the banking system, with a major one still fresh in mind, the central bank instructs commercial lenders to put up 17-point anti-heist guardrails.Sources say the Bangladesh Bank (BB), in a circular issued by its information and communication technology department, has said instances of...

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Ban to drive out poly bags begins

A drive began in the capital on Friday to execute the ban on the use of polythene shopping bags as stern action against their producers starts tomorrow (Sunday).The environment ministry launched the monitoring drive to curb the use of the polythene bags.A team from the ministry inspected Mohammadpur Krishi Market...

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BD stresses fact-checking in transparent, compelling way

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday said what Republican Donald Trump, who is running again for the White House, thinks about the events in Bangladesh "does obviously matter", but stressed that their task in the government was to tell the truth, reports UNB.Trump, on Thursday, strongly condemned the...

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Rice import duty goes to stabilise prices

The government has removed the import duty on rice completely with an eye to keeping the prices of rice affordable and also to stockpiling the staple.In a notification on Thursday, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) exempted the import of parboiled rice and non-aromatic white rice from all customs and...

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