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Steelmakers call for steps to address tariff complications

The country's steelmakers on Saturday urged the interim government to take pragmatic steps with an eye to eliminating complications related to tariff on the import of machinery and raw materials.Business leaders at a meeting of the apex trade body, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), also...

Much of Dhaka now the graffiti capital of the world: Prof Yunus

Through the third Voice of Global South Summit 2024, interim government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has invited foreign friends to visit Dhaka soon, stressing that otherwise they may miss something important, reports UNB."Much of Dhaka has turned into the graffiti capital of the world. Young students and children aged...

UN team to visit Dhaka soon

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk is committed to supporting the Interim Government and people of Bangladesh in a successful transition that strengthens the protection of human rights, says a spokesperson. A team will visit Dhaka soon to discuss areas of support and the modalities for an investigation...

Prof Yunus to brief diplomats today

Interim government Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus will brief the diplomats stationed in Dhaka today (Sunday), a senior official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday, reports UNB.The briefing will begin at 11am at a hotel in Dhaka, he said.Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam will brief the media...

Fake freedom fighters to be punished

Bir Protik Faruk E Azam, the advisor to the liberation war affairs and disaster management ministries, says any fake freedom fighters identified will be punished for 'deceiving' the state.He made the remarks during a press briefing on Friday at the Chattogram Circuit House regarding the city's law and order situation,...

Former minister Ramesh Chandra detained, AL MP Latif arrested

Former water resources minister and ex-MP from Thakurgaon-1 (Sadar Upazila) constituency Ramesh Chandra Sen has been detained and taken into custody by the Detective Branch (DB) of the police.He was detained from his residence in the Ruhia area of Thakurgaon around 11 pm on Friday (August 16) and taken to...

Five retired additional secretaries appointed as secretaries

Five retired additional secretaries have been brought back and appointed secretaries on a contractual basis, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Public Administration on Saturday. They have been appointed on contract for a period of two years from the date of joining subject to severance of working...

Dhaka College students on Saturday seize sharp weapons and police riot gear from dorm rooms of Bangladesh

Dhaka College students on Saturday seize sharp weapons and police riot gear from dorm rooms of Bangladesh Chhatra League leaders and activists. — FE Photo

Scrap 2010 special act for power sector

Energy experts, economists and officials of Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) want scrapping of Speedy Supply of Power and Energy Special Act 2010, renegotiation with private plant operators to reset the power tariff and reducing the capacity charges to help survive the country's power sector. They made the suggestions just...