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About 50pc survivors still unemployed

More than 47 per cent of the survivors of Rana Plaza disaster are still unemployed while most of the injured people couldn't bear medical costs of their own, a roundtable on the fifth anniversary of the tragedy Monday observed.Garment sector experts at the programme also put special emphasis on introducing...

Govt to go tough on Titas graft: Tawfiq

The government will take tough actions against employees of state-owned Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company if they indulge in corruption and irregularities, Prime Minister's energy adviser Tawfiq-e-Elahi Chowdhury said on Monday."We will take tough action against Titas corruption ...full crackdown for sure, either institutionally or personally," he said, adding...

ICAB suggests gradual cutback on corporate tax

Chartered accountants on Monday suggested the government set a national revenue target and distribute it among the tax offices in a logical manner.The revenue target and distribution of the target at the field-level tax offices should be aligned with economic growth, said the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB).The...

Pedestrians crossing the busy main road

Pedestrians crossing the busy main road under the foot-overbridge (not in the frame) at Kakrail in the capital on Monday, shrugging off the risk of fatal accidents that occur on a regular basis — FE Photo by Shafiqul Alam

Modi lauds Hasina's 'bold, courageous leadership'

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded the "bold and courageous" leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for Bangladesh's remarkable success in socio-economic development, reports UNB.His appreciation came during a 30-minute meeting with visiting Road Transport and Bridges Minister of Bangladesh Obaidul Quader at his official residence in New Delhi...

Law minister hints at changes

Law Minister Anisul Huq said on Monday changes will be brought in the 'Digital Security Act' as demands have been made for its amendment, reports UNB."We believe in democracy and we'll do everything for the freedom of the media," said the minister while talking to reporters after a meeting with...

News Watch (24-04-2018)

Hamid takes oath today as President for second termPresident M Abdul Hamid will be sworn in as the head of the state for a second consecutive term today (Tuesday) as parliament unanimously decided to entrust him with the Presidency for another tenure. "The oath-taking ceremony will take place at 7:30...