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NBR orders same-day transfer from Ctg port

CHATTOGRAM, Aug 17: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has directed that containers destined for Inland Container Depots (ICDs) must be moved from Chattogram port on the same day they are unloaded from vessels. If a full consignment cannot be transferred on the first day, the remaining containers must be...

ECNEC okays 11 development projects worth Tk 78.55b

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Sunday approved 11 development projects involving a total cost of Tk 78.55 billion.The projects include five new initiatives, three revised projects and tenure extension of three ongoing projects without additional costs.Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud disclosed it at a press...

Private co allowed to import 1.0m tonnes of sugar, lentil

The government has allowed Sincos Automation Technologies Limited, a private company, to import 1.0 million tonnes of sugar and lentils for sale under the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh's (TCB) sales drive.The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) recently granted approval through an official order following the company's request. According to an...

Banks, NBFIs report sharp rise in green, sustainable finance

Banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) report a strong rebound in both green and sustainable finance during January-March 2025, reflecting renewed institutional focus on climate and sustainability-focused lending.The latest figures show year-on-year (YoY) growth across both green and sustainable finances provided by banks and NBFIs. According to Bangladesh Bank (BB)...

Mosharraf Hossain's 11th death anniv today

Today (Monday) is the 11th death anniversary of Muhammad Mosharraf Hossain, a renowned industrialist, social worker, and politician. He was elected as a member of parliament (MP) from Feni-3 constituency three times, says a press release.Mosharraf Hossain was also the president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and...

Green chilli soars to Tk 350

Green chilli prices jumped to Tk 350 a kilogramme in the city on Sunday, adding to the woes of consumers. Traders said heavy rain and flooding damaged chilli fields in many districts, destroying plants and reducing production. Imports have also remained suspended, tightening the supply.On Sunday, the essential item was...

ACC seeks info on assets of Bashundhara's Sobhan, wife

As part of its investigation into allegations of land grabbing, embezzlement and money laundering, the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has sought information on the assets of Bashundhara Group Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and his wife, reports bdnews24.com.On Sunday ACC Director General Md Akhtar Hossain said a notice of asset disclosure has...

MoFA asks missions to remove portrait of President after CA query

A query from Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus prompted the foreign ministry to direct all the missions of Bangladesh abroad to remove the portrait of the President, sources told the FE on Sunday adding that after August 5, a good number of missions removed the portrait on their own initiatives.During...