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Prospect bright for Bangladeshi MMF-based RMG exports to US

Bangladeshi manmade fibre (MMF)-based garment exports to the US, which remained almost static during the last two years, will get a boost amid the duty tension among the major producing countries, provided local challenges are addressed, industry insiders said. They said now is the right time to invest in the...

BTRC plans for massive telecom law overhaul

The telecom regulator has unveiled plans for one of the most far-reaching legal shake-ups in the sector in over a decade, aiming to bring the country's communications framework in line with rapid digital transformation and rising security demands.In a recent proposal sent to the government, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission...

BGMEA seeks formula to utilise US duty waiver opportunities

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) sought clarification on the formula for calculating US raw- material usage. They also requested mechanisms to ensure transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain in order to qualify for the recently announced duty waiver on American raw materials’ usage.The requests were made...

Editors' Council protests 'sweeping' allegations against media

The Editors' Council has protested what it called "sweeping and unwarranted" allegations made against the media during the National Youth Conference 2025, organised by Jatiya Juboshokti, the youth wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), to mark the International Youth Day."We categorically reject such sweeping remarks," the Council said in...

CAAB to launch int'l flights Oct 2

Despite having insufficient preparations, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has set the 2nd day of next month as a fresh deadline for commencement of international flights at Cox's Bazar Airport.The CAAB issued an Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) on August 7 this year as per rules of the International...

Major reshuffle in tax admin

A significant reshuffle has occurred at the top tier of Bangladesh's tax administration under the National Board of Revenue (NBR). Offices of 19 tax commissioners across various tax zones and tax appellate regions have been changed. Several officials have been assigned to head key tax zones, while many experienced commissioners...

Jamaat demands free, fair polls: Taher

Reiterating the call for a free, fair and neutral election, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr. Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher on Wednesday claimed that only one party has welcomed the government's election roadmap while other pro-democracy parties have neither endorsed nor could endorse it, reports UNB.Speaking at a rally organised by the...

Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in 24 hours

Israel's military pounded Gaza City on Wednesday prior to a planned takeover, with another 123 people killed in the last day according to the Gaza health ministry, while militant group Hamas held further talks with Egyptian mediators.The 24-hour death toll was the worst in a week and added to the...

A large number of guardians wait outside Notre Dame College

A large number of guardians wait outside Notre Dame College in the capital's Arambagh for their children to come out after the admission test, causing severe traffic congestion, which is a common sight in the city. Such traffic jams often happen during various examinations, causing suffering. — FE Photo

Dhaka residents suffer as gridlocks choke roads

Dhaka dwellers, especially job holders returning home after work, suffered a lot on Wednesday due to severe traffic jams on several roads in different areas. There were gridlocks in Gulistan, Purana Paltan, Mouchak, Malibagh, Moghbazar, Rampura, Bangla Motor, Karwan Bazar, Farmgate, Shyamoli, and some other areas. A moderate pressure of...