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No right to kill at border: Touhid

Dhaka, July 16 -- Foreign Affairs Adviser M.A. Touhid Hussain on Wednesday stated that the government has not softened its stance on the border killings by India. "No border guard force has the right... Read More


Media sector undergoing period of uncertainty

Dhaka, July 16 -- Bangladesh's media sector is undergoing a period of significant uncertainty amid the country's ongoing political transition, according to a new assessment jointly released by UNESCO ... Read More


Govt to make decision on US tariff conditions after ministries' opinion

Dhaka, July 16 -- The interim government will finalise its decision on the conditions related to reducing tariff rates imposed on export products after receiving opinions from the relevant ministries ... Read More


World Bank VP pledges continued support for Bangladesh's economic reforms

Dhaka, July 15 -- Johannes Zutt, the newly appointed World Bank Vice President for South Asia, expressed strong support for Bangladesh's inclusive growth and appreciated Chief Adviser Professor Muhamm... Read More


Bangladesh Bank cuts SDF rate to 8.0pc to revive call money market

Dhaka, July 15 -- In a major policy change, Bangladesh Bank (BB) cut the SDF (standing deposit facility) by 50 basis points to 8.0 per cent to revitalise the faltering call-money market. The Monetary... Read More


Consensus yet to be reached on upper house formation: Prof Ali Riaz

Dhaka, July 14 -- Though a bicameral parliament is crucial to represent the diversity of society, political parties are yet to reach consensus on how the upper house should be formed, Vice-Chairman of... Read More


South Korean ambassador urges alignment of EPZ Act with Labour Act to attract foreign investment

Dhaka, July 14 -- South Korean Ambassador Park Young-sik on Monday stressed the need to further align Bangladesh's Export Processing Zones (EPZ) Act 2019 with its Labour Act 2006 to create a more cond... Read More


Energy Adviser slams NBR ordinance tactics, calls for overhaul

Dhaka, July 13 -- Energy Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Sunday alleged that "trickery tactics" were employed in drafting the Revenue Policy and Revenue Management Ordinance. He made the remark... Read More


US seeks 40pc value addition requirement, say apparel leaders

Dhaka, July 12 -- The US representatives, during negotiations with the Bangladeshi trade delegation, proposed a 40 per cent local value addition threshold. However, the Bangladeshi delegation is negot... Read More


Bangladesh, US conclude final tariff talks with progress

Dhaka, July 12 -- The third and final day of the second round of negotiation meeting on the Tariff issue between Bangladesh and the US has been concluded, according to a press release issued by the Ch... Read More