While driving, knowledge about traffic signs, different indications and when to use them on road is of utmost importance. It is observed that most drivers do not really bother to use the side light indications. It is inappropriate to indicate...
Every year, a large number of people are affected by floods in Bangladesh, particularly in the north-east part of the country. And this year has not been any different. Nearly two million people have already been hit by floods. Some...
Physicians should not act like greedy traders. Those who have an ambition to earn huge money should not come to the healthcare profession. Regrettably, however in Bangladesh, a patient visiting a doctor has to pay hefty fees. A specialised physician...
Julian Francis | 2022-06-02 00:00:00
I have seen Zahid Huq's 'Opinion' writing of May 27, 2022, and thought that I should point out that this kind of corruption has been going on forever and is clearly commonplace regardless of the government is in power. It...
Bangladesh is set to become a developing country in 2026 as it has fulfilled most conditions. But the country has been fairing badly in one particular area---tax-GDP ratio. The ratio is yet to cross the 10 per cent barrier while...
Mahmudur Rahman | 2022-06-02 00:00:00
As nations struggle with internal challenges ranging from downright corruption to misuse and mismanagement of resources one of the windows open may shut sooner than not.Whether under-developed or developing countries continue in some form, shape and size to seek aid,...
Syed Badrul Ahsan | 2022-06-02 00:00:00
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is in the seventieth year of her reign as monarch. The sense of excitement in the platinum jubilee celebrations of her years as sovereign is therefore one that is perceptible all across the country. For the...
Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Tuesday said Ziaur Rahman would remain as a murderer and betrayer in the pages of history, reports BSS."Ziaur Rahman tainted the politics of Bangladesh and he started the trend of corruption and...
Monzurur Rahman has been re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pubali Bank Limited. He was re-elected at the 1338th Board Meeting of the bank. Mr. Monzurur Rahman is the Chairman of Rema Tea Company Ltd. He has...
Wasi Ahmed | 2022-06-01 12:00:00
Reports have it that the government is up for digitising bonded warehouse system for export and to this effect some preparatory works have also been done. The NBR formed a committee in March this year to propose amendments to or...
FE Report | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) achieved 15.27 per cent growth in tax revenue collection until April of the current fiscal year against the corresponding period last year.The NBR collected Tk 2.27 trillion taxes in the first ten months of...
MOSCOW, May 31 (TASS): Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed readiness of the Russian side to export fertilizers and foods if sanctions are lifted in the telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, the Kremlin's press service...
Bangladesh will hold another nationwide COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign from Jun 4 to 10, report agencies.Adults who got their second vaccine shot four months ago will be allowed to receive a booster during this special campaign, the Directorate General of...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
The central bank has expedited its foreign-currency liquidity support to scheduled banks for reining in volatility of the country's foreign-exchange (forex) market.As part of the move, Bangladesh Bank (BB) sold US$123 million directly to nine commercial banks on Tuesday to...
Only those vehicles that have their toll finalised can use the Padma Bridge, according to Md Shafiqul Islam, the project director of the massive infrastructure effort that is to be inaugurated on Jun 25, reports bdnews24.com. "Crossing the bridge on...
SYFUL ISLAM | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
A new entity of the Sonali Bank Ltd will be set up in the United Kingdom as the existing one will be shut in August next being ordered by the Bank of England, officials said.The new body will be named...
MUNIMA SULTANA | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
The Korean company which was selected as the operation and maintenance (O&M) operator of part of the Padma Bridge is set to do the same for the country's first expressway.The Dhaka-Mawa-Pachchar-Bhanga expressway is connected on both sides of the country's...
This iron fence has been placed to stop people from trespassing on railway tracks in Moghbazar area of Dhaka. However, these three madrasa kids - one of them has already moved to the other side through a hole in the...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Washington has put a freeze on trade privilege under GSP and development funding for Bangladesh out of concern over rights situation, democracy, freedom of press, and labour conditions, says the US envoy. "We are also concerned about insufficient labor rights...
Monira Munni | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
The government has allowed two more hours of overtime for the country's export-oriented ready-made garment (RMG)-sector workers for six months amid huge work orders, sources said.According to the labour law, a worker in a garment factory works eight hours a...
ETF makes debut in SeptemberExchange-Traded Fund (ETF) will finally be launched in September this year to facilitate diversification of the country's stock market. Page 9China jets in Taiwan air defence zoneTaiwan says it deployed fighter jets to warn off 30...
YASIR WARDAD | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Rice became even more costly on Tuesday, when the government started its drive against hoarding of the staple. The price of coarse rice increased further by Tk 2.0-4.0 a kg in the city markets to hit a maximum of Tk...
SAIF UDDIN | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh's position in the latest edition of the Global Startup Ecosystem Index remains static at 93 among one hundred countries, according to a global report.However, the country's capital city ,Dhaka, slips by 63 positions to rank 326th globally among 1,000...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Bangladesh's businesses seek loan-repayment moratorium till December because of "volatile" business ambience globally amid the war in Europe and resultant standoff in the West.The country's apex trade body placed the request, in a package of economic-recovery recommendations, with the central...
After recovery from encroachers, BIWTA has placed concrete blocks along the bank of the Turag to save it from erosion near the Amin Bazar Bridge in Dhaka. At the same time, the authority has been installing benches on the waterfront...
FE REPORT | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Electricity tariffs may rise to a 'tolerable' high as the government moves to ensure uninterrupted power supply to consumers and as its generation cost rises, says a minister.Many countries in the world are now facing difficulties in keeping the tariffs...
DOULOT AKTER MALA | 2022-06-01 00:00:00
Submitting proof of tax-return submission may be mandatory for availing different services in public and private entities from the upcoming fiscal year, as a preventive measure against TIN tricks.Currently, these services from public and private entities could be taken on...
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions over the country until 6:00 pm today (Wednesday), according to Met office.Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over...
A rally was brought out at Rangamati Science and Technology University on Monday marking the Technological Festival-2022. Vice chancellor of the university Dr Kanchan Chakma inaugurated the festival
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