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Govt cuts fuel tender timeline to 10 days from 42

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today (Tuesday) recommended policy approval to slash the international open tender window for refined fuel oil imports, compressing ... Read More


High rank deligates of USTR to visit Dhaka soon

Dhaka, April 21 -- Commerce Minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir met US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen on Tuesday at the Secretariat. They talked about how to increase trade, investment, an... Read More


Bangladesh sees mild heat waves in nine districts

Dhaka, April 21 -- Nine districts across the country are experiencing mild to moderate heat waves at the start of summer, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). On Tuesday, the ... Read More


BCCCI submits nine-point recommendations to BIDA

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) has submitted a nine-point recommendation to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), aiming to enhance bila... Read More


Gas pressure falls in Titas areas as one floating LNG terminal remains shut

Dhaka, April 21 -- Gas supply has fallen by around 400 million cubic feet per day after one floating terminal supplying regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) shut down due to technical problems, acc... Read More


Luggage wrapping service launched at Hajj camp for safer travel

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced a luggage wrapping service at the Hajj camp for the first time to make the pilgrimage easier, smoother and more secure. "The servic... Read More


Banks lose borrowing appetite as credit demand slumps

Dhaka, April 21 -- Commercial banks' borrowing appetite continues to fall amid a squeeze in credit demand in the face of persisting economic sluggishness in recent months. Apart from the private sect... Read More


Govt orders 'inspection rooms' for MPs at Upazila offices

Dhaka, April 21 -- Members of Parliament (MPs) will now be provided with dedicated, well-furnished spaces at Upazila Parishad complexes to facilitate their official work within their constituencies. ... Read More


Invoice automation

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its economic journey. Over the past two decades, the country has achieved commendable progress-sustained GDP growth, rising per capita in... Read More


Farmers told to cut Boro early as rivers rise

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has advised farmers in the haor region to harvest Boro paddy once it is about 80 percent ripe amid fears of floods and waterlogging. T... Read More