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Delayed CEIZ project in Ctg back on track

CHATTOGRAM, Feb 16: The long-delayed China Economic and Industrial Zone (CEIZ), first announced in 2016, is finally moving forward in Anwara upazila of the port city as Bangladesh and China seek to deepen economic ties amid shifting global trade patterns.Authorities say development work at the 784-acre site has been progressing,...

PKSF signs deal with WB to develop youth skills

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and World Bank (WB) signed a US$150.75 million financing agreement on Monday to strengthen skills development and expand employment opportunities for the country's youth, reports UNB.The agreement was signed by PKSF Managing Director Md Fazlul Kader and the World Bank's Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan...

India's inflation jumps to 10-month high on food price rise

NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters): India's wholesale prices rose 1.81 per cent year-on-year in January, the fastest pace in 10 months, as vegetable and basic metal prices picked up, government data showed on Monday.Economists polled by Reuters had projected wholesale prices to rise 1.25 per cent year-on-year in January, after...

NBR extends online VAT return submission deadline until Feb 22

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for submitting online VAT returns for the January 2026 tax period through its e-VAT system until February 22, citing public interest, reports BSS.According to an official order, the extension was granted due to a prolonged spell of government holidays surrounding...

Oil prices little changed ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks

LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters): Oil prices were little changed on Monday, with investors weighing the market implications of upcoming US-Iran talks aimed at de-escalating tensions against a backdrop of expected OPEC+ supply increases. Brent crude futures edged down 9 cents, or 0.1 per cent, to $67.84 a barrel by 1157...

Gold declines on thin trading, stronger dollar

NEW DELHI, Feb 16 (Reuters): Gold prices fell on Monday, weighed down by low liquidity as key markets in the US and Asia were shut for holidays, while a firm dollar added further pressure on bullion.Spot gold fell 0.7 per cent to $5,007.70 per ounce by 0858 GMT, after losing...