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NC extends candidacy filing deadline

Nepal, Oct. 6 -- The Nepali Congress (NC) has extended the deadline for filing candidacies for its Central Working Committee election from 4 pm to 6 pm on Tuesday. Raju Katuwal, member secretary of t... Read More


Unlocking the potential of wind power

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- As energy security rises ever higher on the government's agenda, exploring every viable source of energy has become an imperative. Leaving any potential energy source unexplored ... Read More


Neither east, nor west

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- It seems that Bangladesh is about to enter a new era in its foreign policy formation process. The term "Bangladesh First," used by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has now become t... Read More


Bringing volatile LPG market to order

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC)'s decision on Sunday to raise the price of a 12-kg cylinder of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk252 to Tk1,837 at one go is a... Read More


LPG sells above BERC-fixed price despite Tk 252 hike

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is still being sold above the regulator-fixed price as the market remains volatile amid a supply-demand gap, market sources said. The Bangladesh En... Read More


After jacked-up project costs, comes higher borrowing rate

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Having endorsed a ramped-up cost of two MRT megaprojects, Bangladesh will now have to borrow higher-rated Japanese funds for implementing those much-talked-about metro-rail schem... Read More


Transparent business-politics ties vital for long-term growth

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Saida Shinichi has stressed the need for a transparent and sustainable relationship between business and politics to support long-term economic ... Read More


Buyback of govt securities resumes after 17 years

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Buyback of government securities (G-sec) is set to resume after 17 years for balancing the accounts profile and reducing the number of government securities. Under the decision,... Read More


Rate gap with banks sends savers to NSCs

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Net sales of the government's savings certificates and other savings instruments surged in the first two months of the current fiscal year as investors continued to seek relative... Read More


Shakawath Hossain wins Best Sustainable Tourism Initiative award

Bangladesh, Oct. 6 -- Md Shakawath Hossain, chief executive officer of Unique Hotel & Resorts PLC, the owning company of The Westin Dhaka, Sheraton Dhaka and HANSA - A Premium Residence, has received ... Read More