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When the prince trades

Dhaka, April 7 -- Power and profit are a dangerous mix. That was true in the age of kings. It remains true in the republics. The old rule of good governance is simple: those who make the rules should ... Read More


Minister makes surprise visit to assess edible oil supply in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 7 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday evening conducted a surprise visit to key wholesale markets in the capital to assess the supply and distribution of edible oil a... Read More


DU begins in-person admission for 2025-26

Dhaka, April 7 -- Dhaka University has started its in-person admission process for undergraduate programmes for the 2025-26 academic session on Monday. The admission activities will continue until Ap... Read More


BD to discuss manpower export with Malaysia

Dhaka, April 7 -- Bangladesh is set to discuss resuming manpower export to Malaysia, as Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury will visit Kuala Lumpur on 8 April ... Read More


Inclusive dialogue key to effective migration policy, speakers tell national consultation

Dhaka, April 7 -- Speakers at a national consultation emphasised the importance of inclusive dialogue in shaping effective migration policies, stressing the need for continued collaboration and innova... Read More


Govt eyes Boeing aircraft leasing to boost Biman capacity

Dhaka, April 7 -- The government has expressed interest in leasing aircraft from Boeing as part of efforts to expand and modernise the state-owned Biman Bangladesh Airlines. The interest was formally... Read More


Shipbreaking workers to get social protection under new EIS pilot

Dhaka, April 7 -- Workers in the country's ship-breaking industry are set to receive social protection under a new Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) pilot launched recently. Earlier, in June 2022, the E... Read More


NASSA Mainland resumes operations tomorrow

Dhaka, April 7 -- NASSA Mainland Garments will resume its operations tomorrow (Wednesday) and pay March wages on April 12. The decision came at an emergency meeting headed by Labour and Employment Mi... Read More


Local lub blenders for raising duty on finished lubricants

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Bangladesh Lub Blenders Association (BLBA) has requested the government to raise import duties on finished lubricants and enforce stricter valuation mechanisms in the upcoming FY... Read More


DMP fines 11 shops Tk 78,000 in Gulshan-2, Kakoli, Banani

Dhaka, April 7 -- The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Traffic Department imposed fines totaling Tk 78,000 on 11 shops during an operation in Gulshan-2, Kakoli, and Banani areas of Dhaka on Tuesday. D... Read More