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PM for expanding Halal Tourism at OIC ministers’ confce

Stressing the importance of expanding 'Halal Tourism', Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said her government is taking initiatives to increase infrastructural and recreational facilities in the country for tourists, reports UNB."We're taking initiatives to expand infrastructural and recreational facilities for tourists. Besides, world-class facilities are also being made available...

Indo-Bangladesh trade talks begin today

A Bangladesh-India meeting is set to begin today (Wednesday) in a Dhaka hotel to discuss ways of expediting bilateral trade between the two next-door neighbours, officials said."We'll discuss trade potential and ways for removing bottlenecks," a member of Bangladesh team for the trade talks told the FE Tuesday.Sources said anti-dumping...

Primary textile sector facing gas, power shortages: BTMA

Shortage of gas, electricity and land has slowed down the growth of investments in the country's primary textile sector during a couple of years, BTMA leaders claimed Tuesday. The leaders of Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) said they will also take action against its members who are engaged in fraudulence...

Swiss President calls for implementing Annan report

COX'S BAZAR, Feb 6: President of Switzerland Alain Berset called for full implementation of the report of the advisory commission chaired by Kofi Annan on Tuesday to protect Rohingyas and ensure their safe return to Myanmar. He made the call during a visit to the Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's...

Police ban gatherings, rallies in city tomorrow

As tensions rise on the political scene over BNP chief Khaleda Zia's graft case, police in Dhaka have prohibited all kinds of gatherings, processions and rallies on Thursday, when the court is scheduled to deliver its verdict, reports bdnews24.com on Tuesday.On Tuesday, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police issued a 'special notice',...

Indian govt okays barbed wire fencing along BD, Pak borders

NEW DELHI, Feb 06: The government has approved barbed wire fencing in all "feasible stretches" along the borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.In addition, a stretch of 10 km has also been approved for a barbed wire fence along the border with Myanmar, Union...

Minister hints at provision in Digital Security Act to safeguard reporting

Amid criticism over the proposed Digital Security Act, which activists say can be used to stifle the media, Law Minister Anisul Huq said they would add a provision to 'safeguard investigative journalism', reports bdnews24.com.Speaking at an event with members of the media on Tuesday, the law minister said the specific...

REHAB seeks Tk 200b refinancing facility

CHITTAGONG, Feb 6: The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh has sought government announcement on single digit interest loan and a refinancing facility worth Tk 200 billion to bring dynamism in the real estate sector of the country.REHAB, the national association of the real estate owners, said some of...

CSE places proposals on capital market

In the wake of free-fall of the country's stock markets, the port city's bourse has come up with a four-point recommendation to improve the situation.The proposals sent to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) on Tuesday include reviewing the banks' exposure limit on capital market and forming a national coordinating committee...

Onlookers gather around a Kolkata-bound bus

Onlookers gather around a Kolkata-bound bus after it plunges into a roadside ditch while crossing Dhuldi rail-gate in Faridpur on Tuesday, killing three people. — Focus Bangla