A think-tank has called for strict monitoring of ongoing mega projects ahead of the national elections. "Instead of focusing on spending, we need to focus on the quality of the projects," said the head of the Dhaka-based South Asian Network for Economic Modeling (SANEM)."It is very likely that spending on...
Read moreThe doctors of Khaleda Zia have said they believe the BNP chairperson suffered a mild stroke, reports bdnews24.com.The four physicians visited the former prime minister for more than one and a half hours at the old jailhouse on Nazimuddin Road in the city on Saturday afternoon. After the visit, Dhaka...
Read moreVehicles lying caught in a severe traffic snarl at Banani in the city on Saturday — FE photo Saturday saw a real nightmare for commuters as traffic was painfully slow in different parts of Dhaka city.The heavy pressure of vehicles on roads was mainly due to the mad rush of...
Read moreFE ReportThe apparel trade body urged the government on Saturday to reduce the proposed corporate tax rate to 10 per cent and withdraw source tax for the sector for next three years. "Every year the government increases the rates of corporate and source taxes for the country's garment sector. And...
Read moreFE ReportThe government has proposed an increase in the budgetary allocation for the Law and Justice Division under the Ministry of Law by 3.0 per cent.The national budget for fiscal year (FY) 2018-19 proposed an allocation of Tk 15.23 billion (1,523 crore) for the Law and Justice Division. The budgetary...
Read moreWithin years of exploding as the new form of paperless communication it was obvious that in the next phase, Apps and Value Added Services (VAS) were going to take the centre stage. That has come about only to spark a furious argument between telecom operators and the VAS providers. Nor...
Read moreTalks at the G7 summit in Canada have failed to resolve deep differences between US President Donald Trump and leaders of major industrial nations, reports BBC.The divisions were laid bare on Friday, notably over trade.Allies of the US are furious over Mr Trump's recent decision to impose tariffs on steel...
Read moreA man lying chained up after being caught on a theft charge before he was freed at West Jatrabari in the city on Saturday — FE photo
Read moreFE ReportThe outflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) from Bangladesh to other countries surged by more than three times in a year.The outward flow means Bangladeshi business entities or Bangladesh-based multinational companies are investing in other countries across the world. The country's outbound FDI reached $ 170 million in 2017,...
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