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Bamboo production likely to rise 40pc by next year

The government plans to boost bamboo production in the country's northern belt as a means of eradicating poverty in the poverty-prone districts of Bangladesh.As part of the initiative, the government has already set up a bamboo research centre in Nilphamari, the first of its kind in the country.The government is...

Thrust on acquiring knowledge about VAT, income tax

Speakers at a programme in the capital on Saturday said entrepreneurs and business people should have clear idea about value added tax (VAT), income tax and other tax rules to run their business successfully.Adequate knowledge about VAT and income tax helps business people run their business professionally, they said while...

Rights groups for further amendment to labour law

FE ReportRights groups on Saturday demanded further amendment to the country's labour law for removing a number of repressive provisions and making it worker-friendly. The labour leaders also alleged that the rights of workers have gradually been squeezing with each of the amendments to the labour law as the workers'...

Alltech launches 'Planet of Plenty' awards

Alltech, a global company helping farmers feed the world, raise healthy animals and protect the environment through nutritional innovation, has introduced "Planet of Plenty" awards this year for the first time, said a statement. The aim of these awards is to recognise the contributions of those who are helping to...

Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank Limited Syed Abdul Momen and Head of Retail Banking Nazmur Rahim

Head of SME Banking of BRAC Bank Limited Syed Abdul Momen and Head of Retail Banking Nazmur Rahim seen at the launching ceremony of its 100th agent banking outlet at Chowgacha in Jashore on Saturday

BGMEA joins Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has joined the Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action, an initiative convened by the UN Climate Change, a press statement said on Saturday. The Charter includes a target of 30 per cent GHG emission reduction by 2030 and a commitment to analyse and...

Recognise non-state actors' role in delivering SDGs

Non-state actors including non-government organisations (NGOs), think tanks, media and private sectors in developing countries, like Bangladesh, are playing an important role in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).They are also contributing to a country's journey to reach the goals through prioritising development agenda, implementing the targets, monitoring the delivery...