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China vows to boost Bangladesh's export capacity

Dhaka, June 1 -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has said that China is willing to help Bangladesh improve its export capacity, promote the integrated development of trade and investment, jointl... Read More


BR launches train services for Eid passengers

Dhaka, June 1 -- Bangladesh Railway (BR) started train services for the Eid passengers on Saturday. During a visit to the Kamalapur Railway Station in the capital, it was found that passengers began ... Read More


80,723 Hajj pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia

Dhaka, June 1 -- A total of 80,723 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have reached the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) through 208 flights until Friday to perform the holy Hajj, according to the latest bulletin ... Read More


Pakistan's President Zardari hosts Tigers, says 'need to mend hearts' over 1971

Dhaka, June 1 -- President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan intends to forge strong bilateral relations with Bangladesh in all areas including commerce, trade, sports, culture, and people-to-pe... Read More


Suspension of services at NIOH continues amid hefty patient inflow

Dhaka, June 1 -- Services at the National Institute of Opthalmology and Hospital (NIOH) in the capital remained suspended on Saturday, as doctors, nurses, and employees at the facility were observing ... Read More


BWB-enrolled apparel factories see fewer social audits, lower costs

Dhaka, June 1 -- Apparel factories enrolled under the Better Work Bangladesh (BWB) programme have seen a reduction in the number of social audits required, compared to non- participating units, result... Read More


66.83pc industrial units yet to pay festival allowance

Dhaka, June 1 -- About 66.83 per cent, out of 9683 industrial units, under the Industrial Police jurisdiction except Dhaka Metropolitan area, could not clear festival allowances until Saturday, a dead... Read More


Govt mulls withdrawal of duty on meat imports in next budget

Dhaka, June 1 -- The government is considering withdrawal of supplementary duty (SD) on meat imports in the upcoming national budget in a bid to prevent cattle smuggling from neighbouring India and he... Read More


Cox's Bazar Airport poised to launch int'l flights in July

Dhaka, June 1 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) is in talks with different airlines about launching direct international flights from Cox's Bazar Airport, which is expected to begin... Read More


Afternoon rainfall floods parts of Dhaka, triggers traffic disruption

Dhaka, June 1 -- Residents of Dhaka faced fresh trouble on Saturday as intermittent morning showers intensified into heavier downpours by noon, inundating parts of the city and causing severe traffic ... Read More