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Grameenphone ensures robust network re-engineering for Eid commutes

Dhaka, April 4 -- Grameenphone is all geared up to ensure uninterrupted connectivity for its customers during the upcoming Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations. With a steadfast commitment to deliver... Read More


ICT trade bodies seek extension of tax exemption until 2031

Dhaka, April 4 -- Leaders of various ICT trade bodies have called for an extension of the sector's current tax exemption period by seven years until 2031, aiming to implement the government's vision o... Read More


KNF men loot bank money at Thanchi

Dhaka, April 3 -- Armed miscreants, suspected to be KNF (Kuki-Chin National Front) members, have raided two branches, one each of Sonali Bank and Krishi Bank, at Thanchi town of the hill district of B... Read More


NBR freezes bank accounts of 31 private universities

Dhaka, March 31 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has frozen the bank accounts of nearly 31 top private universities, claiming unpaid taxes. Tax Zone-11 of the NBR has instructed scheduled bank... Read More


Beximco's zero coupon bonds, REIT rules approved

Dhaka, March 31 -- The country's stock market watchdog has approved Beximco's proposal to issue zero-coupon bonds worth Tk 26.25 billion. At the same meeting, the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange C... Read More


Environment ministry seeks list of buses older than 20 years

Dhaka, March 31 -- The transport authority has been asked to provide a list of public buses with over 20 years' economic life in an effort to control air pollution in Dhaka city, Environment, Forest a... Read More


Environment pollution causes over 272,000 premature deaths in Bangladesh: World Bank

Dhaka, March 28 -- Bangladesh faces alarming levels of pollution and environmental health risks that disproportionately harm the most vulnerable people - the poor, children under 5, the elderly, and w... Read More


Panel for BGAPMEA polls announced

Dhaka, March 28 -- Bangladesh Garment Accessories and Packaging Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGAPMEA) is going to hold its election, for the first time, to choose its leaders for making th... Read More


BD needs to accelerate FTA drive to face post-graduation challenges: Korean envoy

Dhaka, March 25 -- Bangladesh needs to accelerate its drive to ink both bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements (FTA) to keep its growth on track after graduation, SAID South Korean Ambassado... Read More


New airline Fly Dhaka to take off by Nov

Dhaka, March 25 -- A new private airline, Fly Dhaka Airlines Limited, will launch its operations by November this year, the airline has announced. Having secured its aircraft, the airline is now acti... Read More