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Eight years on, customs ports' green channel virtually remain ineffective

The green channel facilities offered to 15 large taxpayers have remained almost ineffective for the last eight years since its introduction due to inaction of the authorities concerned in this regard.The privilege supposed to be enjoyed as the Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) was introduced in 2017, offering a simplified and...

Metro route extension in limbo over cost hurdles

The metro rail company faces uncertainties over finishing the existing Uttara-Motijheel route's extension to the Kamalapur Railway Station in time as the contractor has proposed an exorbitant rate for electrical and mechanical work. Against the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited's (DMTCL) estimation of Tk 2.98 billion, the Japanese-Indian joint venture...

Ex-BSEC boss Shibli Rubayat sent to jail

A Dhaka court on Wednesday sent former chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) Shibli Rubayat Ul Islam to jail in a case filed by the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).Dhaka Metropolitan Senior Special Judge Md Zakir Hossain Galib passed the order and set Thursday (today) as the date of...

Amend DAP within 15 days

The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) has urged the government to amend the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) finalising building construction regulations within the next 15 days.They came up with the call at a press conference held in CIRDAP auditorium in the city's Topkhana road area on Wednesday.However,...

Chittagong reach BPL final beating Khulna by 2 wickets

Chittagong Kings stormed into the final of this year's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) beating Khulna Tigers by two wickets in the Qualifier-2 match at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in the city on Wednesday, report agencies. They will face defending champions Fortune Barishal in final tomorrow (Friday).Chasing 164 for victory, opener...

Ijtema second phase ends

GAZIPUR, Feb 5 (UNB): The second phase of the three-day Biswa Ijtema - the second largest congregation of Muslims after Hajj - ended today with 'Akheri Munajat' (final prayer). Maulana Zubair conducted the final prayer between 12 pm to 12:30 pm. Thousands of devotees raised their hands seeking forgiveness and...

Tenders reissued to buy two spot LNG cargoes

State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has reissued tenders to purchase two spot LNG cargoes for February 27-28 and March 05-06 delivery windows.The bid winners will deliver the LNG cargoes at Moheshkhali island in the Bay of Bengal, with options to discharge the cargo at either of the country's...

Gold prices hit record high --

Gold prices have reached a historic peak in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 2,928 per bhori, reports UNB.The new price now stands at Tk 147,818 per bhori, marking the highest cost ever recorded in the country's history.The price hike, effective...

Saudi Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan hands over dates to Bangladeshi officials

Saudi Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan hands over dates to Bangladeshi officials as a gift from the custodian of the two holy mosques through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre in Dhaka on Wednesday.

Interpol to issue red notice against Hasina soon: IGP

The Interpol is likely to issue a red notice soon against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitive accused for their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the historic July-August uprising."I believe that the Interpol will soon issue a red notice as it is now processing our application,"...

Ship with 50,200 MT Argentine wheat arrives at Ctg port

Chattogram, Feb 5 (UNB) - A vessel carrying 50,200 metric tonnes of wheat imported from Argentina has arrived at Chittagong Port.The ship, MV ELIPIDA GR, docked on Wednesday, according to a media release of Food Ministry.Of the total shipment, 30,120 metric tonnes will be unloaded at Chittagong Port, while the...

Attack on Hasina's train in Ishwardi HC acquits all convicts

The High Court on Wednesday acquitted all the 47 convicts in a case filed over an attack on a train carrying then opposition leader Sheikh Hasina at Ishwardi station in Pabna in 1994.The HC also scrapped the judgement of the trial court, which had sentenced nine people to death, 25...