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Govt's no to 20pc power bill rebate facility for fish, livestock and poultry farms

The government has decided not to include fisheries, hatcheries, livestock and poultry farms in its existing 20 per cent electricity bill rebate scheme, despite recognising their rising costs of production.The decision was taken at an inter ministerial meeting, which was held recently to review a proposal sent by the Ministry...

Workers urge policy support for struggling spinning mills

Workers and employees from the spinning sub-sector of the textile industry have called on the government for policy support to help the spinning mills overcome ongoing challenges, particularly the import of yarn at dumping rates. The spinning mills are grappling with several issues, including escalating production costs due to gas...

Egg price falls, farmers sell their products at loss

The price of commercially produced eggs has fallen recently, resulting in loss to farmers.Farmers said high price for the animal product over the last few years motivated them to increase production, surpassing the demand and leading to very low egg prices and losses tothem. Farmers sold per piece of white...

High Court clears way for Ctg Chamber polls

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 11: The High Court has cleared the way for the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) election, reaffirming that six candidates from the trade group and town association categories are legally eligible to contest.A High Court bench, led by Justice Fahmida Kader and Justice Md Ashik Hasan,...

Deepal Abeywickrema elected Senior Vice President of FICCI

Mr. Deepal Abeywickrema, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, has been elected as Senior Vice-President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).This marks his second tenure in this leadership role, following his impactful service in the same position in 2022-2023, says a press release.FICCI is...

CHITTAGONG STOCK EXCHANGE HOLDS 30TH AGM

Chittagong Stock Exchange PLC (CSE) held its 30th annual general meeting (AGM) in the Conference Hall of the CSE Building in the port city on Thursday. CSE Chairman AKM Habibur Rahman presided over the meeting. The AGM was attended by Board members Dr. Mahmud Hassan, Naznin Sultana, Major (Retd.) Emdadul...

Islami Bank holds 42nd AGM

The 42nd Annual General Meeting of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC was held at Kurmitola Golf Club in the capital on Thursday. Professor Dr. M. Zubaidur Rahman, Chairman of the bank, presided over the meeting. Mohammad Khurshid Wahab, Chairman of the executive committee, Md. Abdus Salam, Chairman of the audit committee,...

EU, UK reach $2.5-billion fishing deal for 2026

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Dec 11 (AFP): The European Union and Britain have reached a deal allowing their fleets to catch fish worth a total of $2.5 billion in 2026, both parties said on Wednesday."This agreement ensures EU fleets can fish up to 288,000 tonnes, worth over 1.2 billion euros ($1.4 billion),"...