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Forex rate stability helps boost external reserves

The exchange rate of Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) against the US dollar has long been witnessing stability, easing its sales pressure to a greater extent and giving an impetus to the country's foreign-exchange reserves. The US currency is now selling to importers as well as the inter-bank market at BDT 120...

Scrapped FSRU project may get new life under a fresh move

After scrapping a deal signed by the previous government with local Summit Group, the interim government has now taken a fresh move to build a new floating LNG terminal of similar type at the same site on the Moheshkhali island, said sources. The energy and mineral resources division (EMRD) under...

Students from 7 colleges block road to demand independent university

Dhaka Mirpur Road remains gridlocked for a long time on Tuesday, causing immense suffering to commuters, as students from seven DU-affiliated colleges stage a demonstration at the Science Laboratory intersection in the city to press for the formation of an independent university. — FE Photo Students from seven colleges in...

No hasty decisions on constitution, says Tarique

Stating that the government should not make any hasty decisions regarding constitutional matters, BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday called upon all to maintain the national unity at any cost to resist any plots by evil quarters, reports UNB.While virtually exchanging greetings with members of the Hindu community, he...

Injured students to get lifetime waiver of tuition fees

The interim government has decided to provide lifetime waiver of the tuition fees for the students injured in the student uprising.The Ministry of Education disclosed the decision in a notification on Tuesday.The ministry has also mentioned in the notification what process should be adopted for tuition fee waiver."The government has...

All producers get 100pc tax exemption for 5 years

The government has provided 100-percent tax-exemption facilities for all renewable energy-oriented power producers whose commercial production will begin between July 01, 2025 and June 30, 2030 on the basis of Build Owned Operate (BOO). They will enjoy the facilities for five years.However, the eligible power producers will be enjoying tax...