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Plastic goods makers reel from war-driven raw material shock

Bangladesh's plastic goods manufacturers lament huge business losses as the ongoing Middle East war -- involving Iran and the US-Israel -- has resulted in high raw material prices following global energy and petrochemical market disruptions, insiders say. They warn that their raw material stocks, mostly resin, may last only a...

Experts urge tobacco tax reforms for revenue, health balance

Experts and economists on Wednesday called for comprehensive reforms to Bangladesh's tobacco tax structure, stressing the need for a simpler and more predictable system to boost revenue mobilisation while ensuring long-term sustainability.They said tobacco tax policy should strike a balance between revenue generation and public health, noting that raising prices...

SBAC BANK STEPS INTO 14TH YEAR

SBAC Bank PLC oranised a Meet the Press at its head office on Wednesday, marking its stepping into the 14th year. S. M. Mainul Kabir, Managing Director and CEO of the bank, chaired the event, while Md. Moklesur Rahman, Chairman of the Board of Directors, was present as the chief...

Gold price rises by Tk 3,266 per bhori

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again increased gold prices in the local market, raising the rate by Tk 3,266 per bhori on Wednesday, the first day of April, reports UNB.According to a statement issued in the morning, the price of 22-carat gold has been set at Tk 247,977...

Sheltech housing fair begins

Sheltech (Pvt.) Ltd launched a month-long housing fair in the capital on Wednesday to mark its 38th founding anniversary.The fair was inaugurated at Sheltech Tower in West Panthapath and is being held simultaneously at the company's Dhaka Corporate Office, Tejgaon Sales Office, Jolshiri and Chattogram office, says a press release.The...

Saudi urged to recruit more BD workers

Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia have discussed expanding manpower export and recognising Bangladeshi skills to strengthen bilateral labour cooperation during a meeting held in Geneva, reports BSS.Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury held the talks with Saudi Vice-Minister for International Affairs Dr Tariq bin Abdul Aziz on the...