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Budget shows surplus in four months despite lower revenue

The current budget recorded a Tk 24.07 billion surplus during the four months to October last, though tax receipts are less-than-expected, the ministry of finance said on Thursday.Revenue income of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) amounted to Tk 200 billion up to November last, falling short of the target...

Rice prices still remain high

Rice prices still remain high despite repeated government efforts to stabilise the market.But price hike has put extra pressure on the people on limited incomes, raising their cost of living.Millers and importers shift blame on each other for this hike in peak season of the staple.To stabilise the rice market,...

BD mulls exporting power to Nepal during winter

The government will soon initiate a process to export surplus electricity to Nepal in the winter when Bangladesh sees a drop in domestic consumption, reports UNB.According to sources at the power ministry, the electricity export to Nepal will take place under the cross-border power trade arrangement where a tripartite agreement...

RMG workers' demo continues, many hurt in clashes with police

Despite various initiatives and assurance from the government and the apparel trade-body leaders, ready-made garment (RMG) workers continued their agitation on Sunday for eliminating inequality in the latest wage structure for the industry.On the day, workers of different garment factories demonstrated in several industrials hubs, including Ashulia and Savar, for...

Opposition can exist outside JS, says Khaleda in court

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who is currently in prison, said it is possible for an opposition party to exist outside parliament, reports bdnews24.com.She made the remarks in response to a lawyer's comment during a hearing of the Niko graft case at Dhaka Special Judge's Court-9, established on the special premises...

China coal mine roof collapse kills 21

At least 21 miners died when a roof collapsed in a coal mine in northern China, officials say, according to BBC on Sunday.Sixty-six miners were rescued after the accident on Saturday at the Lijiagou mine near the city of Shenmu in Shaanxi province.The cause of the collapse is under investigation,...

Transport workers call off strike in Ctg

CHATTOGRAM, Jan 13: A 48-hour strike called by the transport workers' federation in greater Chattogram in protest against 'assault' on one of their leaders by a ruling party lawmaker has been withdrawn.Leaders of the Chattogram regional committee of Bangladesh Sarak Paribahan Sramik Federation announced withdrawal of the strike at a...

Dr Kamal hails PM’s dialogue offer, wants to join if invited

Jatiya Oikyafront convener Dr Kamal Hossain appreciated on Sunday the Prime Minister's decision to hold fresh talks with political parties, saying it is a positive step, reports UNB.Talking to the news agency, he also said they will take a positive decision about joining the dialogue with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina...