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IPO subscription of Aman Feed begins

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

The initial public offering (IPO) subscription of Aman Feed, a concern of Aman Group, started on Monday to raise a fund worth Tk 720 million from the public, officials said. The fisheries and livestock feed producer and supplier is the...

DSE News in Brief

2015-05-26 00:00:00

No undisclosed price sensitive info In response to DSE queries, Power Grid, Summit Alliance Port, Saif Powertec and Quasem Drycells have informed that there are no undisclosed price sensitive information of the companies for recent unusual price hike. Profit of...

News Briefs

2015-05-26 00:00:00

20 years of Java being celebrated Oracle, users and the development community worldwide are celebrating 20 years of Java. From innovations in enterprise big data, cloud, social, mobile and the Internet of Things, to connected cars, smartphones and video games,...

Photo: Mercantile Bank Limited

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Photo: Mutual Trust Bank Ltd. (MTB)

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Photo: Jamuna Bank Limited

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Photo: \\\'Mobility Connect Forum, Bangladesh\\\'

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Photo: LankaBangla Finance Ltd (LBFL)

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Photo: Prime Bank Limited

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Auto-cars to be made at Rajshahi BSCIC

2015-05-26 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, May 25 (BSS): Battery-driven auto car (automobile) will be manufactured at Rajshahi Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) Industrial estate by June 2016. In this connection, a decision was taken in principle here Sunday. Zinwa, BMG and KRW,...

Summer Mug farming gains ground in Rajshahi

2015-05-26 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, May 25 (BSS): Farming of summer Mug bean has been gaining popularity in the region including its vast Barind Tract for the last couple of years. The farmers are showing interest in farming Mug, as they are reaping higher...

BB checking banks\\\' BoE to unearth capital flight

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

The central bank has started scrutinising bills of entry (BoE) received from commercial banks to unearth possible capital flight in the form of capital machinery import, officials said. A good number of banks, particularly the private commercial ones, have already...

Rise in tax on RMG exporters\\\' incomes likely in new budget

Doulot Akter Mala | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Apparel exporters may see a large hike in the tax on their export earnings from the upcoming fiscal year. Indications have it that the tax rate may be fixed at 1.5 per cent-a fivefold increase from the existing 0.30 per...

DSE down with technical troubles for 2nd straight day

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Share trading on Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) halted for nearly two hours Monday for 'technical glitch' for a second straight day.       To ascertain actually how such disruption takes place recurrently in the sophisticated trading systems in the country's premier bourse-whose...

‘Primary edn system in rural areas needs proper attention’

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Prime Minister's International Affairs Adviser Professor Dr Gowher Rizvi called on Monday for ensuring equal access to quality education as children in rural areas are still not learning adequate skills due to substandard primary education system, reports BSS. "Children of...

PM opens, lays foundation stones of dev projects

2015-05-26 00:00:00

COMILLA, May 25 (UNB): Prime Minister (PM) Sheikh Hasina inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of a number of development projects, including opening of the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) of Comilla EPZ on Monday. The PM inaugurated some completed...

Barriers to export may go as BAB gets global recognition

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Bangladesh has got approval from two major international certification agencies, helping the country's mostly food products enter 100 countries without further tests. Officials concerned and businesses Monday said the recognition from the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Asia Pacific...

Denim exporters shine

Monira Munni | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Exports of denim items to the European Union (EU) posted double-digit growth last year, enabling the country to elbow out Turkey and China in the regional market, industry insiders said. Bangladesh shipped denim products, especially trousers worth euro 932.86 million,...

Global workplace developer enters Bangladesh

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Regus, a global workplace developer, wants to expand its business into Bangladesh to cater to the growing demand for office spaces and other business operations in the country, the company said Monday. The company, having its operations in 120 countries...

News Briefs

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Gazipur hailed as 'poultry capital' Lawmaker Zahid Ahsan Rasel said Monday Gazipur is the capital of poultry industry in Bangladesh.  Addressing a discussion on "Vision 2021: Initiatives Needed to Ensure Safe Egg and Poultry Meat" as the chief guest, he...

Photo: DCCI Board of Directors led by its President Hossain Khaled

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Photo: ICC Bangladesh President Mahbubur Rahman met UNCTAD Secretary General

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Photo: Ambassador of Lithuania Laimonos Talat-Kepsa, state minister of foreign affairs

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Matlub elected new FBCCI president

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Nitol-Niloy Group chairman Abdul Matlub Ahmad was elected as the president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on Monday. Former president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) M Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin was elected...

Next budget to see further cut in CD, SD: Muhith

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

Finance Minister AMA Muhith on Monday hinted at reducing the customs and supplementary duty which, some people fear, would expose the domestic industry to an uneven competition. "I am warning you. We are set to move into a new tax...

Prayer Timings

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Ansarullah Bangla Team banned

2015-05-26 00:00:00

The government has banned Islamic militant outfit 'Ansarullah Bangla Team' for its involvement in anti-state activities. The Home Ministry issued Monday a gazette notification outlawing the Islamic militant outfit, State Minister for Home Affairs Asaduzzaman Khan said.  On May 16,...

\\\'Mugger\\\' killed in city \\\'gunfight\\\'

2015-05-26 00:00:00

A suspected mugger was killed and another bullet-injured in police firing in Shantek area of Kutubkhali in the city early Monday. The deceased was identified as Sohel, 26, and his associate Sajib. Contacted, provisionary sub-inspector (PSI) Zahirul Islam of Jatrabari...

Photo: The foot-overbridge adjacent to Suhrawardy Udyan

2015-05-26 00:00:00

Cabinet ratifies protocol to execute LBA with India

FE Report | 2015-05-26 00:00:00

The cabinet at a meeting held on Monday approved a proposal for ratification of the protocol to implement the Land Boundary Agreement (LBA) between Bangladesh and India. "The ministry of home affairs (MoHA) placed the protocol before the cabinet. The...