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Traders push for package VAT on essentials to curb inflation

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Small and medium entrepreneurs in old part of Dhaka have called on the government to introduce a package VAT for essential commodities to help contain inflation. They made the appeal... Read More


Dried fish processing begins with great gusto

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- A festive-like environment is prevailing almost everywhere as the traditional dried fish processing season has begun along the Cox's Bazar coastline marking enthusiasm and busyness of... Read More


Three bombs recovered in capital

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Police recovered three crude bombs near Ananda Cinema Hall in Farmgate area of the capital on Saturday. After receiving a call on 999, police rushed to the spot and got a black bag o... Read More


More than 85pc fail to earn certification

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- A total of 1,458 digital businesses have been registered under Digital Business Identification (DBID) in the last three years since its inception in 2021, according to DBID statistics... Read More


First Security Islami Bank signs deal with Aurora Specialized Hospital

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- First Security Islami Bank PLC signed an agreement with Aurora Specialized Hospital on Thursday at Dhaka, according to a press release. Under the coverage of this agreement, all cust... Read More


Islami Bank holds annual reunion and picnic

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC organized Annual Reunion and Picnic for head office executives, employees, and their families on 8 February 2025, Saturday, at Dhali's Amber Nivaas Ressort ... Read More


600 students get scholarships from Fahim Al Chowdhury Trust

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Under an initiative of the Fahim Al Chowdhury Trust, around 600 meritorious students of 200 educational institutions from Zakiganj and Kanaighat of Sylhet were awarded scholarships at... Read More


Chief Adviser directs bringing bank looters to justice

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today (Sunday) directed the Bangladesh Bank governor and the authorities concerned to bring those involved in looting money from banks to justic... Read More


Saudi Arabia bans children from accompanying hajj pilgrims

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- Saudi Arabia has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during the hajj season of this year, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the kingdom. The ministry said they ha... Read More


25pc regulatory duty imposed on rice bran oil export

Dhaka, Feb. 9 -- The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has imposed a fresh 25 per cent regulatory duty on the export of crude and refined rice bran oil to ensure a steady supply of edible oil in the loc... Read More