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BTA urges emergency status for telecom sector

Dhaka, April 22 -- The Bangladesh Towerco Association (BTA) has called for bringing the telecommunications sector under the ambit of emergency services and ensuring priority energy allocation, warning... Read More


10 superintendents of police reshuffled in two days

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government has reshuffled the posts of 10 officials at the rank of superintendent of police (SP) within the past two days. The Ministry of Home Affairs transferred four of them... Read More


Banglalink, Starlink Mobile team up to bring satellite connectivity

Dhaka, April 22 -- Banglalink, the leading digital operator in Bangladesh, has announced a collaboration with Starlink Mobile to introduce the country's first satellite-to-mobile service. Starlink Mo... Read More


'Islami Bank Hajj Pre-paid Card' gains popularity

Dhaka, April 22 -- The 'Islami Bank Hajj Prepaid Card' has already gained immense popularity among the Hajj pilgrims for its simple and secure transaction features. The card has been designed to make... Read More


Govt to procure 1.8m tonnes of Boro from May 3

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government will start procuring 1.8 million tonnes of Boro paddy and rice, along with 50,000 tonnes of wheat, from May 3 in the current Boro season. This year, Boro paddy will ... Read More


Chokepoints and the fragility of globalization

Dhaka, April 22 -- The tensions between the United States (US), Israel, and Iran are not just another geopolitical confrontation-they are a reminder that globalisation, for all its scale, still runs t... Read More


GoTan Project ends with strong call for safety culture in Bangladesh's tanneries

Dhaka, April 22 -- The closing ceremony of the "Good Working Conditions in Tanneries (GoTan)" project was held on Wednesday at a hotel in Dhaka city under the theme "From Risk to Responsibility: Towar... Read More


No more tax holiday extensions: NBR

Dhaka, April 22 -- The government is moving to phase out long-standing tax holidays, signalling a shift towards a more uniform and compliance-driven tax regime. The focus is now on ensuring that all ... Read More


Shyamol Boran Das appointed as new CEO of 'upay'

Dhaka, April 22 -- Shyamol Boran Das has officially joined as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of 'upay', one of the country's most popular Mobile Financial Services (MFS). According to a statem... Read More


Launch fare proposed at Tk 3 per km for trips up to 100km

Dhaka, April 22 -- The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and launch owners have agreed on a revised fare structure, setting the per-kilometre fare at Tk 3.00 for journeys up to 100 k... Read More