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SSC Exams in January, HSC in June from 2027

Dhaka, May 14 -- The government has decided to hold the SSC examinations in January and the HSC examinations in June from 2027 in a move aimed at reducing session jams and aligning the academic calend... Read More


Govt asks factories to pay festival allowances by May 21

Dhaka, May 14 -- The government on Thursday instructed all factory owners to pay festival allowances by May 21 ahead of Eid-ul-Adha. The directive came at the 95th meeting of the Tripartite Consultat... Read More


Railway track withdrawal: Chinese joint venture to rehabilitate first Jamuna Bridge

Dhaka, May 14 -- A Chinese joint-venture (JV) company has been assigned to rehabilitate Bangladesh's first longest bridge over the Jamuna River as railway tracks have been withdrawn from there. The t... Read More


PM pushes stable tax regime to boost investor confidence

Dhaka, May 14 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman instructed the revenue authority to pursue predictable tax regime to uphold investor confidence as the new budget outlook was set out Thursday. "Policy ... Read More


Policy support for generating more solar power

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladesh government has been trying to accelerate renewable energy- based power generation for diversifying primary energy sources. Bangladesh remains significantly behind its regio... Read More


ShopUp starts exports of agri produce to KSA, UK

Dhaka, May 14 -- Bangladeshi business to business (B2B) commerce platform, ShopUp exported agricultural produce to several global markets including Saudi Arabia, the UK, and the UAE, exhibiting its op... Read More


Turkish business leaders eye joint investment in BD

Dhaka, May 14 -- Turkish business leaders have expressed strong interest in making both joint and independent investments in Bangladesh's electronics and electrical equipment sector, citing growing do... Read More


Seba Prokashani suspends operations over irregularity allegations

Dhaka, May 14 -- Renowned Bangladeshi publishing house Seba Prokashani has announced temporary suspension of all its operations following allegations of internal irregularities and financial inconsist... Read More


Central bsnk cuts penalty interest on overdue loans

Dhaka, May 14 -- The central bank has reduced the maximum penalty interest and profit rate on overdue loans and investments in a move aimed at easing financial pressure on businesses and encouraging i... Read More


Bangladesh Bank bars officials from joining bank-funded workshops

Dhaka, May 14 -- In a bid to ensure transparency, accountability and prevent potential conflicts of interest, Bangladesh Bank (BB) has prohibited its officials and employees from participating in trai... Read More