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Central bank streamlines import transaction instructions

Bangladesh Bank has issued a master circular consolidating all existing instructions on import transactions into a single reference document, aiming to simplify procedures, improve clarity for traders, and facilitate smoother cross-border trade.The circular, issued on Thursday, will remain valid for one year and covers key areas including letters of credit...

Bangladeshis in Malaysia to get social benefits

Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said that from now on, Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia will receive the same social protection benefits as Malaysian workers. In addition, for those going to Malaysia who have weak English skills or find it difficult to learn the Malay language, arrangements have been...

RMG industry urged to shift from low to high-value items

FE REPORTBangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector must urgently diversify its product mix, moving from low-end to high-value items, to strengthen export resilience and navigate post-LDC graduation challenges amid shifting global trade dynamics, industry leaders said on Thursday.At a breakfast meeting, they identified energy shortages, particularly affecting gas-dependent backward linkage industries,...

Egg prices hit 10-month high of Tk 155 a dozen

The prices of egg have hit a 10-month high of Tk 145-155 a dozen in the city markets, adding further woes to the commoners who are struggling with soaring prices of many other essentials.According to the Department of Agricultural Marketing (DAM), egg prices jumped by around Tk 10 a dozen...

Dengue danger looms as rains subside

Entomologists have warned that Bangladesh could face a worsening dengue fever situation in the coming weeks as the ongoing monsoon rains across the country begin to subside. While the rainfall currently washes away mosquito larvae and breeding habitats, persistent waterlogging -- exacerbated by inadequate cleaning and low public awareness --...

Jhilmil plots of 15 former PMO drivers cancelled

The Ministry of Housing and Public Works has cancelled the allocation of plots to 15 former Prime Minister's Office drivers in RAJUK's Jhilmil Residential Project in Keraniganj, reports bdnews24.com.In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry said it had written to the RAJUK chairman for urgent action to revoke the...