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Import duty on dates cut by 40pc

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- The government has reduced the existing import duty on dates by 40 per cent to ensure its adequate supply and help stabilise market prices during the upcoming holy month of Ramadan. ... Read More


BTMA seeks longer material import credit

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Textile millers have urged the Bangladesh Bank to further extend the import credit period for cotton and other industrial raw materials to 360 days. They warned that a return to the... Read More


Sweeping reforms coming in telecom regulation, surveillance regime

Dhaka, Dec. 25 -- Sweeping reforms in Bangladesh's telecommunications regulation and surveillance regime are coming in an amended law as the interim government endorses an ordinance that proscribes se... Read More


TIB finds Tk 29.27 billion irregularities in six BPDB solar projects

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Irregularities amounting to over Tk 29.27 billion were identified in six government and independent power producer (IPP) solar projects undertaken by the Bangladesh Power Development... Read More


Sonali Life Insurance holds its 12th AGM

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited successfully held its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday at the Company's Conference Room in the city. AGM was presided over by Moi... Read More


Tarique Rahman: Symbol of struggle for democracy

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Staying away from 8000 kilometers since 2008, Tarique Rahman ensured his place in the heart of crores of people and positioned himself at the forefront of politics by spearheading a ... Read More


Trade through Benapole port to remain off on Thursday, Friday

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Import and export trade through the country's largest land port Benapole will remain suspended on Thursday and Friday on the occasion of Christmas and the weekend, officials said Wed... Read More


Severe cold cripples daily life in Chuadanga

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Residents of the southwestern district of Chuadanga are grappling with reducing temperatures as dense fog and chilling winds disrupt daily life. Despite clear skies in the morning, ... Read More


Tripartite partnerships to build AI infrastructure, LLM for older citizens

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has stepped up preparations for the upcoming parliamentary election and is shaping its election manifesto with a sharper focus on digital trans... Read More


Ferry movement on Paturia-Daulatdia route suspended

Dhaka, Dec. 24 -- Ferry movement on the Paturia-Daulatdia river route was suspended early this morning due to dense fog, disrupting communication with the southern districts of the country. Banglades... Read More