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Tender floated to import two cargoes of spot LNG

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- State-run Rupantarita Prakritik Gas Company Ltd (RPGCL) has floated a fresh tender to purchase two spot LNG cargoes for February 27-28 delivery window. The bid winners will deliver ... Read More


Kamal is butcher of Bangladesh: CA press secretary

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, former home minister of the fallen Sheikh Hasina government, is the butcher of Bangladesh. "Asaduzzama... Read More


One hopes Gaza deal will not be temporary

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Israel's government has approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect one day before Trump took up his Office as the new Presi... Read More


BD inks LNG deal with US co to buy 5.0 MTPA

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- US's Argent LNG has inked a non-binding agreement with the government of Bangladesh to supply up to 5.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG). The Banglades... Read More


Four held in capital for selling adulterated medicines

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Police have arrested four persons for allegedly selling adulterated medicines and used medical items in the capital's Kamrangirchar area. The arrestees are: Md Main Uddin Gorami (40)... Read More


Lift VAT on footwear below Tk 150

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The government's decision to impose a 15 per cent VAT on plastic and rubber flip-flops and other footwear priced below Tk 150 has sparked protests from small and medium plastic footw... Read More


Foreign investors show interest in insurance sector: Amir Khasru

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Foreign companies see potential in Bangladesh's insurance sector, said BNP standing committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury. At present, the service sector, which includes ins... Read More


Take opportunity of improved business climate, urges CA Press Secy amid business leaders' call for quick polls

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Business leaders should concentrate on seizing the opportunity of the improved business climate created by the present government, said Shafiqul Alam, Press Secretary to the Chief Ad... Read More


IDLC Securities follows own guidelines to grant margin loans to clients

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Margin loans should be short term. Investors should make an exit from investments made with borrowed cash quickly even if there is a loss. Otherwise, losses may mount along with repa... Read More


Energy stakeholders unite at FBCCI seminar for a secure energy future

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- A seminar titled "Power and Energy Scenario in Bangladesh: Ensuring Energy Security for Development" was held on January 25, 2025, at the FBCCI Office in Motijheel, Dhaka. Mr. Alamg... Read More