Customs levy duty on materials used to package imported goods
Importers have been facing difficulties in releasing their imported goods from customs houses due to a different type of duty levied through an order issued by the customs wing recently.In its order on October 09, 2017, the customs wing under the National Board of Revenue (NBR) instructed all the customs...
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EC warns BD again of improving labour situation before GSP goes
The European Commission has reiterated its concern over the labour rights situation mainly in respect of freedom of association and successful implementation of the 'Compact' in the readymade garment sector of Bangladesh.It also warned of taking steps, including launching investigation, to improve the situation ahead of withdrawal of the existing...
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13th Int'l Plastic Fair kicks off in city
The 13th International Plastic Fair (IPF)-2018 kicked off Wednesday with exhibition of latest technology, machinery, raw materials, colours, and additives for the plastic industry under a single roof.Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed inaugurated the four-day fair at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) in the city.With Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufacturers and...
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BD moves one notch up in rule of law performance
Bangladesh has been ranked at 102nd among 113 countries in an indicator that measures how the rule of law is experienced and perceived by people in general across the world, reports www.worldjusticeproject.org.The indicator, published on Wednesday, titled 'World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2017-2018' shows that the country...
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No plan to raise age limit for govt jobs
Leader of the House and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday her government has no plan right now to raise further the age limit for entering into government service, reports BSS."The more we'll raise the age bar, the more the scope for entering government jobs will decline. So, we...
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UN reviews 206 cos over links to Israeli settlements
GENEVA, Jan 31 (AP): The U.N. human rights office said Wednesday that 206 companies - mostly Israeli and American - are facing a review of their business practices involving Israeli settlements, which are considered illegal under international law.In a long-awaited report, the office said more resources were needed to handle...
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A rare 'super blue blood moon' hovers over Dhaka city
A rare 'super blue blood moon' hovers over Dhaka city as it moves out of total lunar eclipse on Wednesday night. — FE photo by KAZ Sumon
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Workers of Ashiana Garments run riot and vandalise
Workers of Ashiana Garments run riot and vandalise BGMEA head office at Karwan Bazar in the capital during clashes with its officials on Wednesday. — FE Photo by KAZ Sumon
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