Footwear exports to US rise 52pc amid trade, tariff tension
Bangladesh's footwear exports to the US market witnessed about 52-percent growth in 2025 amid trade and tariff tension, which encouraged American buyers to diversify sourcing destinations and reduce dependence on China and Vietnam.In the last calendar year, Bangladesh exported footwear worth $387.72 million, compared to $255.21 million in 2024, according...
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Eid vacation extended to 7 days
Govt announces March 18 holidayThe government has declared March 18 a public holiday to facilitate smooth travel for people heading home during Eid-ul-Fitr, reports UNB. Now the government officials and employees will enjoy a continuous holiday from March 17 to March 23.The decision to declare March 18 (Wednesday) a holiday...
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Canal excavation to top next ADP priorities
The government is set to place canal excavation and river restoration at the heart of next fiscal year's development spending, signalling a renewed focus on water management and ecological balance.Guidelines issued for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) for FY2026-27 underscore the urgency of tackling river erosion, waterlogging and climate vulnerabilities,...
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Six former officials of Fareast Islami Life Ins sued
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has filed a case against six former officials of Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited over allegations of cheque forgery and embezzlement of about Tk 137 million.According to the case statement filed by ACC Deputy Assistant Director Md Sajib Ahmed, the accused allegedly issued forged cheques...
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Two fertiliser plants in Ctg stop production for gas shortage
Chattogram, Mar 5 (UNB): Production at two large state-owned fertiliser factories - Chittagong Urea Fertilizer Limited (CUFL) and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) in Anwara upazila-has been suspended due to a gas shortage.Authorities said production was halted from Wednesday evening following government instructions.CUFL Managing Director Mizanur Rahman said the factory...
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Govt urges energy conservation to avoid any crunch
A near-blockade of oil and gas sources in the gulf amid the Middle-East war situation prompts government authorities to send in a nationwide call for citizens, institutions and businesses to adopt strict energy-saving measures.The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) issued Thursday a circular, signed by Information and...
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NBR makes ASYCUDA data use mandatory for income tax assessment
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has made it mandatory for income-tax officials to use data from the ASYCUDA system while determining the tax liabilities of importers, in a move aimed at ensuring transparency and curbing tax evasion.The initiative is also expected to accelerate the settlement of tax cases and...
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