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BEZA okays plans for first free trade zone, defence industrial park in Chattogram

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Bangladesh's interim government has announced plans to establish the country's first free trade zone and a dedicated defence industrial park in Chattogram, in a move aimed at acceler... Read More


BJMA, BJSA threaten to shut their mills from Feb 1 unless raw-jute hoarding stopped

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The country's jute mill owners have threatened to shut their mills across the country from February 1 unless the government takes effective steps against raw-jute hoarding and ensure... Read More


Expand purview of universal health coverage

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Speakers at a dialogue on Monday suggested widening the purview of the universal health coverage (UHC), saying it should include neglected areas, such as mental health, antimicrobial... Read More


Businesses oppose move to drop requirement

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Business leaders have voiced strong opposition to the commerce ministry's proposal to remove the requirement for chamber-or trade-association membership certificates when issuing or ... Read More


Govt losing millions in revenue due to misuse of bonded warehouse facilities

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- The government is reportedly losing millions of dollars in revenue each year due to the misuse of bonded-warehouse facilities in the textile sector, industry insiders say. According... Read More


Policy, tech-driven reforms yield over 14pc more revenue

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Some rigorous policy, administrative, structural and technology-driven reforms under the post-uprising interim government of Bangladesh contributed to revenue-earning growth by over... Read More


Stay on alert to ensure free, fair elections

Dhaka, Jan. 27 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday directed the Armed Forces to remain on the highest level of alert to ensure a free, fair, neutral and widely acceptable electoral env... Read More


Printing money, not 'syndicates', drove up egg and chicken prices

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The previous government repeatedly accused poultry companies of manipulating the prices of eggs and chicken. What really happened? First, the cost of feed rose sharply after Russia i... Read More


Corporate borrowing from banks to be reduced: BB governor

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The central bank plans to reduce the volume of large corporate loans from the banking sector as part of efforts to rein in defaulted loans and develop the bond market, says Banglades... Read More


Govt declares 3-day holiday for election; gazette issued

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The government has declared a three-day holiday, aiming to facilitate voter participation in the 13th parliamentary election. The Ministry of Public Administration issued a gazette ... Read More