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Biman's cargo earnings fall amid inefficiencies

National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines' earnings from cargo operations on the London-Dhaka route have been on the wane over the past several years due to inapt decisions by authorities and inefficiencies of cargo agents, it has been alleged.Biman's earnings from cargo operations on the London-Dhaka route were highest at...

Trade bodies call for lower housing costs, import duties

Leading industry bodies have urged sweeping fiscal reforms ahead of the FY 2026-27 national budget, focusing on reducing housing costs, rationalising import duties, and easing tax burdens on manufacturers.On Wednesday, 12 organisations submitted their proposals at a pre-budget meeting with the National Board of Revenue (NBR), chaired by its Chairman...

BD, UK to reactivate trade, investment dialogue

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday reached a consensus to reactivate the bilateral Trade and Investment Dialogue, aiming to further consolidate economic ties and explore new avenues for strategic cooperation, reports BSS.The agreement was finalized during a high-level meeting between Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir and visiting UK...

Sustained action against human trafficking stressed

A multi-year effort to combat human trafficking in Bangladesh has formally concluded, with officials and development partners highlighting both its impact and the need for sustained national action.The programme, led by Korea International Cooperation Agency in partnership with the International Organization for Migration, ended with a dissemination workshop held at...

Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Bill passed in JS

A bill titled Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday aimed at modernizing fisheries management, protecting breeding grounds, and rationalizing penalties for poor fishermen, reports BSS.Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid introduced and moved the bill, which seeks to...

Saudi Arabia to bolster cooperation in BD's port, industrial sectors

Saudi Arabia has expressed eagerness to work with Bangladesh for strengthening strategic cooperation in seaport development, investment expansion and the industrial sector, reports BSS.Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Dr. Abdullah Zafer H. bin Abiyah showed the interest during a meeting with Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir at his ministry office on...

Standard Islami Bank organises Executive Development Programme

Shariah-based Standard Islami Bank PLC recently organised an Executive Development Program titled 'Leadership Style & Management Principles of Best Organizations' with the participation of senior executives, heads of all divisions and selected branches. As keynote speaker Md. Siddiqur Rahman, acting Managing Director of the bank, conducted the event held at...

Islami Bank holds quarterly Business Development Conference

The quarterly Business Development Conference for nine zones and four corporate branches of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at the bank's head office on Wednesday. The conference reviewed the bank's performance for the period of January-March 2026. Md. Omar Faruk Khan, Managing Director of the bank, presided over the...