RMG exporters decry withdrawal of bonded warehouse facility
Leaders of the country's two main apparel trade bodies have blamed the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for making a unilateral move to withdraw bonded-warehouse facilities on yarn imports.They warned that such a decision could push Bangladesh's ready-made garment (RMG) industry into a serious crisis.The proposed restriction, aimed at curbing imports...
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US seeks to work with all political parties for shared peace and prosperity
The US ambassador in Dhaka, the Canadian high commissioner and a delegation of the European Union countries met BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman separately at his Gulshan office in the capital on Monday.Brent T. Christensen, the newly appointed US Ambassador to Bangladesh, paid a courtesy call on Tarique Rahman at the...
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Govt-contractor dispute may drag on for long
The dispute on the expensive Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) third-terminal project is likely to continue for long as the first phase of hearing on the allegations from the contractor's side has just completed.Sources say the dispute board members completed the first phase of hearing on the claims from the...
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Afghanistan keen to strengthen bilateral trade with BD
Afghanistan has shown interest in strengthening bilateral trade with Bangladesh, including importing readymade garments (RMG) and exporting cotton, dry fruits and various agricultural products.The attention was expressed at a meeting between Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman and Afghan Deputy Minister for Industry and Commerce Mawlavi Ahmedullah Zahid at the Secretariat in...
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BD face deadline over refusal to play World Cup matches in India
NEW DELHI, Jan 19 (AFP): Cricket's governing body has told Bangladesh to agree to play their matches at next month's T20 World Cup in India or risk being kicked out of the tournament, reports said Monday.The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is refusing to play in India, citing security concerns, and...
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US warns Bangladeshis on visa bond
The United States Embassy in Dhaka has warned Bangladeshi applicants not to pay any bond before attending their interview, as a new requirement for B1/B2 (business and tourist) visas comes into force from Wednesday.The embassy said on Monday that advance payment of a bond does not guarantee a visa and...
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A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) meets Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus
A delegation of the National Citizen Party (NCP) meets Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna on Monday. — Collected
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