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Locals seek EPZ, embankment as PM goes to Chandpur today

CHANDPUR (BSS): People in Chandpur have raised several key development demands, including the establishment of an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) and a permanent embankment, ahead of the visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to the district today (Saturday).The Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive here today to inaugurate the re-excavation...

BD's sovereign liabilities for SOEs upkeep lessen

Bangladesh's outstanding government guarantees extended for the upkeep of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) show a downturn, reflecting lower borrowing and partial repayment made by several entities.According to official data up till December 2025, total outstanding sovereign guarantees amounted to Tk 1.07 trillion, down from Tk 1.15 trillion in June 2025 and...

Bogura becomes city corporation

Bangladesh has finally granted city corporation status to Bogura, turning the key northern city into the country's newest metropolitan authority after years of demand and anticipation, reports bdnews24.com.The Local Government Division issued the gazette on Thursday, following a foundation stone ceremony at Bogura Municipality on Apr 20, where Prime Minister...

Govt releases Tk 15b cash incentives for exporters

FE REPORTThe government has released Tk 15 billion in cash incentives for the country's exporters.It is the fourth tranche of export subsidy for the fiscal year (FY) 2025-26.The Ministry of Finance (MoF) recently issued an order on the disbursement of the export intensive, which was followed by issuance of a...

Farmers at cattle farms now have a busy time ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The farmer of the cow in

Farmers at cattle farms now have a busy time ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha. The farmer of the cow in the picture expects to sell it for Tk 400,000. The photo was taken from the Samarai cattle farm in the capital's Hatirjheel on Friday. — FE Photo

Apparel leaders to donate over 0.3m dress sets

FE ReportLeaders of the country's apparel sector are set to donate more than 300,000 sets of school dresses under a pilot programme aligned with the government's election pledge to provide free uniforms, shoes and jute bags to primary school students, according to ministry sources.State Minister for Primary and Mass Education...

Growers optimistic as Rajshahi mango harvest starts with high yields

The commercial harvest of mangoes in Rajshahi has begun on the first day of the Bengali month of Jaishtha, reports bdnews24.com.Following the "Mango Calendar" set by the district administration, growers and traders started picking the Guti (local) variety on the season's opening day on Friday.Orchard owners expressed satisfaction with the...

Fish trader killed in Barishal 'teen gang' attack

Barishal, May 15 (UNB): A fish trader was hacked to death in an attack allegedly by a teen gang in Barishal city early Friday.The deceased was identified as Babu Sikder, 30, son of Kalam Sikder of the Palashpur area under ward No. 5 of the city.According to victim's brother Naim...

Gold prices drop in local market

Gold prices in the local market were revised downward on Friday, with the rate of high-quality 22-carat gold falling by over Tk 2,215 per bhori (11.664 grams) to Tk 242,495.Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) adjusted the gold rates at a meeting of its Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring, according...