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Sensex spurts 659.33 point during the week

Mumbai, April 26 -- The equity market remained on top during the week ended on Friday, as the BSE Sensex rallied 659.33 points to settle at 79,212.53 driven by mixed global cues. The NSE Nifty too adv... Read More


Government commits to Union with budget boost

Dar es Salaam, April 26 -- DODOMA: AS the nation marks 61 years of the Union between Tanganyika and Zanzibar, the government said yesterday that numerous achievements have been realised, reaffirming i... Read More


UBA eyes early recapitalisation as 2024 profit hits N767 billion

Nigeria, April 26 -- United Bank for Africa (UBA) says it will meet the Central Bank of Nigeria's (CBN) new capital requirement of N500 billion by the third quarter of 2025, well ahead of the March 20... Read More


Gold prices rise for 19th time this year

Dhaka, April 26 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged to historic highs, fuelling concern and confusion among consumers and traders alike as rates now significantly outpace those in neighbouring In... Read More


Apex Footwear's Q3 profit drops 40pc despite revenue growth

Dhaka, April 26 -- Apex Footwear's profit slumped in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 as higher tax payments slashed its profit despite a significant jump in revenue. The shoemaker's prof... Read More


11 NBR officials either dismisses or sent into forced retirement

Dhaka, April 26 -- Due to the professional misconduct, irregularities and corruption, at least 11 customs and tax officials have been either dismissed or sent into forced retirement in recent months a... Read More


MPO teachers to get 50pc Eid allowance

Dhaka, April 26 -- Teachers and staff of private educational institutions under the Monthly Payment Order (MPO) system are set to receive 50 percent of their basic salaries as a festival allowance dur... Read More


Land-based LNG terminal on the cards

Dhaka, April 26 -- The interim government of Bangladesh has announced plans to swiftly establish a land-based Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminal to ensure uninterrupted gas supply for the country's ... Read More


Effective steps should be taken to prevent tax evasion

Dhaka, April 26 -- In Bangladesh, the tendency to not pay taxes properly has become a common issue. Many people buy goods and services through tax evasion, which causes various problems in the economy... Read More


Jamaat demands local polls ahead of nat'l election

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Friday challenged the Election Commission (EC) to prove its commitment to fair elections by holding local government polls before... Read More