Cox's Bazar Airport poised to launch int'l flights in July
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is in talks with different airlines about launching direct international flights from Cox's Bazar Airport, which is expected to begin handling international flights this July.Among the airlines, Air Arabia, a UAE-based airline, has already expressed its interest in operating direct international flights from...
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Govt mulls withdrawal of duty on meat imports in next budget
The government is considering withdrawal of supplementary duty (SD) on meat imports in the upcoming national budget in a bid to prevent cattle smuggling from neighbouring India and help stabilise meat prices in the domestic market.Besides, a reduction in the existing tariff value on meat imports is also under consideration,...
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66.83pc industrial units yet to pay festival allowance
About 66.83 per cent, out of 9683 industrial units, under the Industrial Police jurisdiction except Dhaka Metropolitan area, could not clear festival allowances until Saturday, a deadline set by the government. Some 3,212 units, including textile and readymade garment factories, so far, paid festival allowances, according to IP data.Earlier on...
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Mamun Rashid appointed Chairman of BD Venture
BD Venture Ltd has appointed Mamun Rashid as its new Chairman, bringing on board one of the country's most respected financial minds to guide the company's next phase of growth, says a statement.Mr Rashid is a seasoned finance professional, policy advocate, and corporate leader with almost four decades of experience...
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Prime Bank signs agreement with Farazy Hospital Limited
Prime Bank signs agreement with Farazy Hospital LimitedPrime Bank PLC, a leading second generation commercial bank, has recently signed an agreement with Farazy Hospital Limited at bank's Gulshan corporate office. Under the agreement, Prime Bank employees and customers can enjoy discounts of up to 30% on a variety of services...
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BWB-enrolled apparel factories see fewer social audits, lower costs
FE REPORTApparel factories enrolled under the Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) programme have seen a reduction in the number of social audits required, compared to non- participating units, resulting in both cost and time savings for the manufacturers.Social audits assess labour and human rights risks at the garment factories. Babylon Group,...
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Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin receives Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on his arrival at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin receives Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on his arrival at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday. Story on page 1
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