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Security guard 'electrocuted' in Dhaka

Dhaka, April 21 -- A security guard died reportedly after being electrocuted in the Sabujbagh area of the capital on Tuesday. The deceased was identified as Md Mobarak Hossain, 45, son of Mongol Mia ... Read More


Motorists continue to suffer despite 'increased fuel supply'

Dhaka, April 21 -- Long queues for fuel continued across the capital, Dhaka, on Monday, despite the government's move to supply additional diesel, petrol and octane to ease public suffering. A visit ... Read More


ICCB hails Bangladesh-Japan EPA as 'defining moment'

Dhaka, April 21 -- The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) represents a "defining moment" in the nation's trade diplomacy and a strategic blueprint for economic transf... Read More


Govt simplifies industrial gas distribution to boost efficiency

Dhaka, April 21 -- The government has simplified the industrial gas distribution system, allowing factories within the same premises and ownership to transfer unused gas load with approval from the re... Read More


Modern alternatives could sharply cut tobacco harm

Dhaka, April 21 -- Safer alternatives to smoking could substantially reduce the harm caused by tobacco use, subject matter experts have mentioned. They argued that products such as vaping devices, nic... Read More


Shah Rafayat Chowdhury receives Queen Elizabeth 100 Young Leaders Award for advancing sustainable development in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 21 -- Shah Rafayat Chowdhury, Co-Founder and President of Footsteps Bangladesh, has been honoured with the prestigious Queen Elizabeth 100 Young Leaders Award. The award has been announc... Read More


'Inflation would not rise much for fuel-price hike'

Dhaka, April 21 -- Inflation "will not rise significantly" on the increase in fuel prices, as the raise is modest compared to global situation, says the commerce minister facing question in parliament... Read More


Prolonged Mideast war may dent export, remittance

Dhaka, April 21 -- Growing political instability and military tensions in the Middle East have started negatively impacting Bangladesh's export trade, and a prolonged crisis could also put significant... Read More


Process started to recover assets laundered by big business groups, says Khasru

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh has begun legal and diplomatic steps to recover money allegedly laundered abroad by major business groups, finance minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury told parliament, ... Read More


Govt has no plan to offer further tax holidays: NBR chairman

Dhaka, April 21 -- Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Md Abdur Rahman Khan, has said the government has no plan to offer further tax holidays for any industry. Bangladesh aims to gradua... Read More