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HC stays DSCC decision to set up cattle market at Meradia

Dhaka, April 29 -- The High Court (HC) has stayed for three months a lease notice of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) that allowed setting up a market for sacrificial cattle in the capital's Meradi... Read More


CAAB goes slow in setting up APIS

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is making slow progress in implementing the "Advanced Passenger Information System (APIS)" at the country's international airports,... Read More


US brands show less interest in BD, Vietnam

Dhaka, April 29 -- US brands and retailers are diversifying their sourcing from China to other Asian suppliers, but traditional alternatives like Bangladesh and Vietnam had not seen increased interest... Read More


Govt forms taskforce to review BBS data quality

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government has constituted an eight-member expert taskforce to assess the quality, transparency and accessibility of statistics produced by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (... Read More


Gas supply to remain off for seven hours in parts of Mirpur

Dhaka, April 29 -- Gas supply will remain suspended for seven hours in parts of Mirpur today (Tuesday) due to tie-in works of a newly connected gas pipeline. According to Titas Gas Transmission and D... Read More


New banknotes to release within few weeks

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Bangladesh Bank is set to release fresh banknotes in the coming weeks, commemorating the national heroes. Sources at the central bank said the printing process has already been... Read More


BD-Pak trade falls short of potential: Experts

Dhaka, April 29 -- The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Pakistan remains much lower than its potential, speakers have observed. Further cooperation and exploring business opportunities between ... Read More


Change of mindset needed to ensure women's empowerment: Experts

Dhaka, April 29 -- A change in mindset -- from the breakfast table to the workplace -- is urgently needed to accelerate actions toward an inclusive society, where gender rights, equality, and empowerm... Read More


Meghna Alam released from prison on bail

Dhaka, April 29 -- Model Meghna Alam has been released from prison on bail after spending 20 days in detention over alleged fraud and extortion linked to trapping influential figures in romance scams ... Read More


City Bank net profit crosses Tk 10 billion-mark in 2024

Dhaka, April 29 -- City Bank recorded a consolidated net profit of Tk 10.14 billion in 2024, setting a new milestone in Bangladesh's banking sector. The profit was the highest in its 42-year history. ... Read More