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Govt unlikely to renew work permits of errant foreign nationals

Dhaka, April 23 -- The government may refrain from renewing the work permits of foreign nationals found involved in illegal activities, particularly in Bangladesh's export-oriented apparel sector, off... Read More


Tk 1.17t kept as block, special allocations in next ADP

Dhaka, April 23 -- The Ministry of Finance has earmarked Tk 1.17 trillion, or 39 per cent of the proposed Tk 3.0-trillion Annual Development Programme (ADP), for the next fiscal year, as block and spe... Read More


Bangladesh trade delegation arrives in Brazil

Dhaka, April 22 -- A Bangladeshi trade delegation has officially touched down in Brazil to launch a strategic mission aimed at transforming the nation's agriculture and livestock sectors. The 10-day ... Read More


US-Bangla resumes flights to all Middle East routes

Dhaka, April 22 -- US-Bangla Airlines, one of the country's private carriers, has resumed regular flight operations across all Middle East routes after disruptions caused by the recent conflict. The ... Read More


AmCham mourns demise of former president Dr Forrest E Cookson

Dhaka, April 22 -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham Bangladesh) on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the death of its former president Dr Forrest E. Cookson, who passed away l... Read More


Missing for 27 years in Malaysia jungle, expat returns home

Dhaka, April 22 -- An expatriate Bangladeshi has returned home after he became mentally imbalanced and went "missing" in the jungles of Malaysia. The 62-year-old expatriate from Shariatpur's Naria Up... Read More


Power crisis fears pushing RMG buyers away, says BCI chief

Dhaka, April 22 -- Bangladeshi garment exporters say some foreign buyers are shifting orders to India and other countries over fears of an energy crisis linked to the war in the Middle East. Speaking... Read More


SAARC Journalist Forum president meets ECOSOC chief at UN

Dhaka, April 22 -- The president of the SAARC Journalist Forum held a meeting with Lok Bahadur Thapa, president of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), at the United Nations Headqu... Read More


DCCI pushes for lower taxes, business reforms in FY27 budget recommendations

Dhaka, April 22 -- Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) on Wednesday submitted a set of proposals for the FY2026-27 national budget to NBR, calling for tax relief, automation, and wide-ranging ... Read More


Strong Shariah governance key to Islamic banking transparency: Experts

Dhaka, April 22 -- Strong Shariah governance is crucial to ensuring transparency, accountability and public confidence in the banking sector, industry experts said at a workshop. Jointly organised by... Read More