Prisons authorities in a fix with ‘record’ number of inmates
The prisons authorities are battling hard to deal with the country's overcrowded jails that are now witnessing a 'record number' of inmates during the last one decade, officials said. Usually, most of the prisons remain packed with under-trial prisoners and convicts. But large-scale arrest of people during the last few...
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No one will be able to block country’s progress: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Sunday no one will be able to block country's progress as the government has developed a system, reports UNB."We've put a system in place in the country... whoever comes (to power), I think, can't resist the country's march forward and it'll continue," she said.The...
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Energy trading, hydropower investments to top agenda
A two-day Bangladesh-Nepal energy dialogue opens today (Monday) in Kathmandu to discuss ways of boosting such a trade between the two South Asian countries. The bilateral meeting, among other things, is expected to focus on the planned import of electricity from Nepal and the scopes for Bangladesh to invest in...
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RHD to get new organogram soon
The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is set to undergo a major reshuffle in its organogram to boost the lone highway developer in performance.The move has been made in the context of the growing demand for road infrastructure across the country.Officials said the reform is likely to make the RHD...
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Show-cause notices to banks upset ABB
Top private bankers have urged the central bank to monitor both rates of the US dollar applicable to exporters and importers simultaneously to help stabilise the country's foreign exchange (forex) market.The leaders of the Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB) have requested the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to call the bank before...
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Remittance drops in November
The flow of inward remittance fell slightly in November over that of the previous month despite the depreciating mode of taka against dollar in recent months.The money sent home by Bangladeshis working abroad amounted to $1.18 billion in November 2018, down by $61 million from the October level, according to...
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Deadline for submission of tax returns ends
The deadline for submission of income tax returns by individual taxpayers ended on Sunday amid huge enthusiasm.Special booths were set up outside all tax offices to help taxpayers submit returns without hassle.Tax officials said the number of tax returns has registered a significant rise this year.Talking to the FE, income...
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DITF now to begin on January 09
The 24th edition of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) 2019 will begin on January 09 instead of the first day of the month (and year), as is usually the case, due to the 11th national election, reports UNB.According to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), the month long trade fair...
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Devotees thronging the Biswa Ijtema ground
Devotees thronging the Biswa Ijtema ground in Tongi on Sunday to collect their belongings they had left behind during Saturday's clash — bdnews24.com
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