REZAUL KARIM | 2025-01-16 00:00:00
The government plans to impose tariff on onion import with an eye to protecting the interest of domestic farmers, sources said.To this end, the agriculture ministry has written to the commerce ministry recently, suggesting taking further measures on the issue.The...
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 15 (UNB): Chattogram Customs House has set January 21 to auction more than 100 vehicles, including 31 high-end cars imported by former members of parliament (MPs) from the ousted Awami League government, who had benefited from duty-free privileges."These...
FE REPORTAmid stakeholders’ demand, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has decided to review the recently imposed Value Added Tax (VAT) on internet services, medicines, restaurants, and hotels.In response to a January 5 letter from the Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association,...
Mobile food courts and makeshift eateries on roads have long been hampering vehicular movement in Dhaka city. The snap shot on Wednesday shows a row of shops taking a big portion of a Shantinagar road. — FE Photo by Asad-Uz-Zaman
The Interim Government, led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, will hold an all-party conference over the July proclamation today (Thursday), reports UNB.The conference will be held at the Foreign Service Academy between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, CA's Deputy...
MONIRA MUNNI | 2025-01-16 00:00:00
The United States has called for Bangladesh to reform its labour laws to extend the rights of freedom of association and collective bargaining to export-processing zones and special economic zones.It also presses for easing trade union registration requirements for workers...
M AZIZUR RAHMAN | 2025-01-16 00:00:00
The interim government has turned down Summit Group's plea to revive the cancelled contract earlier signed to build its second floating storage and re-gasification unit (FSRU) at Moheshkhali island in the Bay of Bengal.The Energy and Mineral Resources Division (EMRD)...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-16 00:00:00
Credit reports for foreign suppliers will not be required for imports up to US$30,000 against proforma invoices issued directly from abroad, according to a Bangladesh Bank (BB) circular issued Wednesday.It said such reports will not be necessary for imports up...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-16 00:00:00
Farm credit disbursements fell by more than 14 per cent in the first five months of the current fiscal year (FY 2024-25) mainly due to higher interest rate and political uncertainty, officials said.The loans disbursed came down to Tk 130.81...
NATORE, Jan 15 (UNB): A Natore court on Wednesday acquitted BNP leader Ruhul Kuddus Talukdar Dulu in a case filed over vandalism and arson attack in Natore.Natore Additional District and Sessions Judge AFM Maruf Chowdhury passed the order after hearing...
CHATTOGRAM, Jan 15 (BSS): Ex-MP Dr Abu Reza Muhammad Nadvi was shown arrested in five more cases filed with different police stations in the city.Four senior judicial magistrate courts passed four separate orders on Wedenesday, allowing pleas from Chandgaon, Panchliash,...
A Dhaka court on Wednesday showed nine people, including Anisul Huq and Dr Dipu Moni, arrested in cases lodged with different police stations in the capital over crimes committed during the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, reports BSS.The other people, who were...
The Anti-Corruption Commission, or ACC, has decided to investigate whether deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina misused her authority to secure a position for her daughter, Sayema Wazed Putul, as the regional director of the World Health Organization, reports bdnews24.com.ACC Director...
KISHOREGANJ, Jan 15 (UNB): A case has been filed against 124 people, including former President Abdul Hamid and former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, accusing them of their involvement in attacks during the student movement in Kishoreganj.Tahmul Islam, son of Abu...
BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia's various health check-ups at London Clinic, UK are likely to be completed by next few days and then physicians will decide next course of treatment, said her personal physician Dr. AZM...
Several people were injured in a clash between two student groups over the use of the term "indigenous" in school textbooks, in front of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) office in Dhaka's Motijheel on Wednesday, reports UNB.Motijheel Police...
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country in the next 24 hours from 06:00 am today (Thursday), according to the Met Office. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during late night to...
FE REPORT Former NBR member Md Matiur Rahman, who gained public attention for his son's goat scandal, and his first wife Laila Kaniz were arrested on Wednesday. Deputy Commissioner (Media and Public Relations) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Muhammad Talebur...
Dhaka University (DU) administration will launch a temporary financial assistance programme for female students who cannot stay in university halls due to accommodation crisis, reports UNB.Starting next month, each eligible student will receive Tk 3,000 per month under this programme.DU...
FE REPORTDhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) on Wednesday arrested five suspects in a case filed for attempting to 'steal' four cars worth around Tk 30 million in total.The arrestees are: Jarak Ahmed (38), Abul Kalam Riftiar (38), Md Jamir Hossain (36),...
Former adviser to the interim government of 2007 and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) M Azizul Haque died of a massive heart attack at his Uttara residence in the city on Wednesday, reports BSS. He was 84. He left...
FE REPORT | 2025-01-16 00:00:00
The interim government has re-fixed the interest rates of five savings certificates adjusting with the market rates for the first time.The rates of interest of the savings tools have been adjusted upward by 1.0 per cent for the January-June term.The...
The National Bank Limited recently completed the successful migration to the upgraded Core Banking System (CBS), Temenos Release 22, says a press release.This advanced system introduces state-of-the-art technology, enhanced security, sophisticated business analytics, and improved customer relationship management features, ensuring...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) has appointed Morshed Ullah as the head of its Legal Affairs, says a press release.Morshed will also join the Country Management Team of SCB, according to a press release on Wednesday.Morshed joined the SCB as Legal...
MJL Bangladesh PLC., in collaboration with Prime Bank Foundation and Prime Bank Eye Hospital organized an Eye Care Camp for transport drivers, says a press release. The camp offered free-eye examinations, including eye power testing, and various other eye care...
NIKE & LEVI'S RETAIL STORE OPENED AT DHANMONDI 27The much-anticipated launch of Nike and Levi's under one roof took place at Dhanmondi 27 in the city recently, drawing a crowd of fashion and fitness enthusiasts alike. The launch was spearheaded...
Sonali Bank holds presentation on ICCSonali Bank PLC organised a presentation on Internal Control & Compliance (ICC) to make sure internal banking operations are legal, ethical and secure at the head office on Wednesday. Chairman of Board of Directors, Mohammad...
Import and export customs clearance in Bangladesh will require the mandatory submission of certificates, licenses, and permits (CLP) through the Bangladesh Single Window (BSW) system for seven government entities from February 01, reports BSS. The government has announced that manual...
JPMorgan Chase on Wednesday posted record annual profit as its dealmakers and traders reaped a windfall from rebounding markets in the fourth quarter, reports Reuters.The banking giant was buoyed by a strong economy and interest rate cuts that boosted stock...
DHAKA BANK DISTRIBUTES AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AMONG 450 FARMERSDhaka Bank PLC distributed modern agricultural machinery among 450 farmers in Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj, recently as part of its social corporate responsibility. Agriculture Adviser Lt Gen Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.) was present as...
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