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BB allows international cards for purchasing air tickets

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The central bank has allowed Bangladeshi residents to purchase air tickets from airlines operating within the country using international cards, aiming to ensure competitive pricing ... Read More


UCB to provide small loans at a low interest rate

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB) has recently signed an agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the 'Digital Nano Loan' refinance scheme. Under the agreement, UCB will utilize Banglade... Read More


13,528 tonnes of rice imported from India through Benapole

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- A total of 13,528 tonnes of coarse rice have been imported from India through the Benapole land port in four months. The shipments arrived in 395 trucks from August 21 to November 1... Read More


Yunus lauds Bangladesh squad after historic win over India

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has congratulated the Bangladesh national football team after their 1-0 victory over India in the AFC Asian Cup qualifiers -- the country's first competi... Read More


GP's review petition dismissed by Competition Commission in dispute with Robi

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The Bangladesh Competition Commission (BCC) has dismissed a review petition filed by Grameenphone (GP), confirming its earlier order that the Commission holds full jurisdiction to in... Read More


Bangladesh to forgo Victory Day parade for second year

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Bangladesh is set to mark Victory Day without a military parade for the second year in a row under the interim government. Home Affairs Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury announced the... Read More


Accord soon to increase Dutch investment in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus Tuesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to holding next polls early February as a Dutch met him and discussed current situation and investmen... Read More


Trade bodies concerned over condition of spinning mills

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Three major export-oriented organisations -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) a... Read More


Foreign operators, personnel getting 10-year tax holiday

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Two foreign operating companies investing in Bangladesh's Laldia and Pangaon container terminals to handle seaborne cargoes are receiving 10-year tax holiday, the revenue authority u... Read More


Dhaka Central University draft ordinance being revised as first intake set for classes on Sunday

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- Education authorities are reassessing and refining the draft ordinance for the proposed Dhaka Central University, which is to be formed with seven government colleges in the capital ... Read More