Jasim Uddin Haroon | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh's LPG market is now filled to the brim with a good number of foreign big players also putting their stakes on the business bonanza, but the glut has left little impact on the price pyramid. A market survey shows...
M Azizur Rahman | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
ConocoPhillips of the US has made exit again from signing of production-sharing contracts (PSCs) with state-run Petrobangla and the government for oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal, said officials. "It has refused to ink PSCs for three...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said Thursday the proposed merger of its two financing sources-the Asian Development Fund (ADF) and Ordinary Capital Resources (OCR) - will not make its borrowing costlier. "ADB will be combining two ADB financing sources, called...
Doulot Akter Mala | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The aggregate tax revenue collection target has been revised downward to Tk 1.35 trillion for the current fiscal year, giving emphasis to the collection of direct taxes in the last quarter (April-June). The government was forced to reduce the aggregate...
The historic May Day will be observed in the country today (Friday) like elsewhere in the world to ensure rights of the working people, reports BSS. The theme of the day this year is 'Let us forge worker-owner unity and...
Asjadul Kibria | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
NEW DELHI: April 30: Governments of both Bangladesh and India have to work pro-actively to remove different regulatory barriers to rice seeds trade between two countries. Moreover, both the countries should extend cooperation in the area of agriculture by sharing...
The two-day long 4th Bangladesh-US Partnership Dialogue began in the city Thursday with the working group meeting. The dialogue aimed at bolstering economic ties and enhancing bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and security matters was held at the state guest...
Finance Minister AMA Muhith left Dhaka for Azerbaijan on Thursday to attend the 48th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank's (ADB). About 3,000 government officials, business leaders, investors, journalists, and representatives from civil society will...
Presidential candidate of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) election Abdul Matlub Ahmad has formally announced his panel. Matlub Ahmad came up with his "Unnayan Parishad" at a press conference in the city on Thursday. The Unnyan...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The government will open again the country's onshore blocks for oil and gas exploration by international oil companies, after a lull of almost two decades, state minister for the ministry of power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid told newsmen...
Bangladesh advanced to the 8th slot in the Reliance ICC ODI Ranking pushing behind Pakistan with rating points of 88 published Thursday, reports UNB. Bangladesh scored 2471 points from 28 matches to upgrade their rating points 88 to clinch the...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The central bank has asked the commercial banks to make sure that the rescheduled loans will not turn classified again and also to take necessary measures to check the tendency of classified loans. The banks have been asked to ensure...
Mohammad Ali | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
China wants a direct exchange of its currency Renminbi (RMB) with Bangladesh Taka (BDT) for cross-border transactions between the two countries. "It will be win-win (for both countries)…. By the direct transaction of RMB and your local currency, you will...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The country's premier bourse urged the securities regulator on Thursday to help revive the moribund capital market by taking initiatives to ease investment 'obstacles' facing banks and their subsidiaries, officials said. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) made the plea while...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
At least 10 people received bullet wounds in clashes between policemen and businessmen in the capital's Banani area on Thursday, police said. They said the trouble erupted at about 11:15 am when a mobile court of Dhaka North City Corporation...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The government has so far fixed minimum wages for workers of only 40 sectors while a large number are working in manufacturing industries, service and other sectors. The Minimum Wage Board under the ministry of labour and employment declared minimum...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
A total of 349 women fell victim to violence against women in April last with rape incidents topping the list during the period, according to Bangladesh Mahila Parishad (BMP). The women's' group in its latest statement issued on Thursday said...
Unidentified miscreants have partially damaged the surrounding design of the grave of BNP founder and late President Ziaur Rahman at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the city while BNP leader Lt Gen (retd) Mahbubur Rahman termed the incident an attack on the...
Arafat Ara | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
A large number of country's domestic workers are being deprived of their rights like minimum wage, working hour, overtime payments in absence of any policy or act. For not having such legal supports, most domestic helps have to work for...
KHULNA, Apr 30 (AFP): Mohammad Hafeez hit a career-best 224 as Pakistan took charge of the first Test against Bangladesh with an impressive batting marathon during the third day's play in Khulna Thursday. The tourists batted the entire day to...
Feni Soccer Club drew goalless with Farashganj Sporting Club in the Manyavar Bangladesh Premier Football League at the Bangabandhu National Stadium in the city Thursday, reports UNB. With the day's tame draw, Farashganj SC opened the account in their 5th...
Walton Central Zone scored a meager 179 runs against Islami Bank East Zone in the first innings on the first day of the four-day match Bangladesh Cricket League at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chittagong Thursday, reports UNB. Sent...
The logo unveiling ceremony of the Asian Senior Men's Central Zone Volleyball Championship will be held on May 4 at the Bangladesh Olympic Association Auditorium at 3:00 pm, reports BSS. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed, who is also the organising committee's...
East and Boys emerged as champion in the Dhaka Metropolis 1st Division Volleyball League beating East 7 Club by 3-1 set in the final match held Thursday at the Volleyball Stadium in the city, reports BSS. Besides, Naba Jagoroni Sangha...
Badrul Ahsan | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The government has worked out a plan to minimise trade gap with China, a senior trade official said. The plan includes persuading China to give import licences to Chinese retailers, issue multiple visas to Bangladeshi businessman and arrange visits of...
FE Report | 2015-05-01 00:00:00
The stock market passed yet another sluggish session Thursday as investors were fretful over what could happen on the political front after city corporation election. The disappointing results of some companies also discouraged the investors. The DSEX, prime index of...
RANGPUR, Apr 30 (BSS): Jute farmers have been advised to be familiar with large-scale adoption of the lowest-cost ribbon-retting technology that might be crucial in future following adverse impacts of climate change. This continues affecting the agriculture sector and creating...
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