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Bangladesh urges India to follow agreed mechanism for deporting any illegal migrants

Dhaka, June 9 -- Bangladesh urges India to follow the existing bilateral mechanism for the repatriation of any undocumented migrants instead of resorting to "push-ins" across the border. State Minist... Read More


Manufacturing, services growth pushes May PMI up

Dhaka, June 9 -- Private-sector activities accelerated sharply in May as the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose 8.2 points from the previous month to 62.8, according to the PMI released on Monday. ... Read More


Bangladesh bat first in ODI series opener vs Australia

Dhaka, June 9 -- Australia have won the toss and asked Bangladesh to bat first in the opening match of the three-match ODI series in Dhaka on Tuesday. With this match, Australia is playing their firs... Read More


Labour Minister urges stronger regional cooperation to address global challenges

Dhaka, June 9 -- Labour and Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury today (Tuesday) underscored the need for enhanced regional cooperation to effectively address global challenges including unemplo... Read More


Allow shops to remain open until 10:00p, shop Owners Association urges govt

Dhaka, June 9 -- The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has called upon the government to allow shops to remain open from 12:00pm to 10:00pm to help boost trading and support businesses facing mountin... Read More


Korean firms seek partnership in AI, ICT, cyber security, digital governance

Dhaka, June 9 -- Korean companies are keen to work in partnership with the public and private authorities in the country's various development activities including infrastructure, Artificial Intellige... Read More


Govt proposes up to 100pc hike in firearm licence fees

Dhaka, June 9 -- The government has proposed a significant increase in different categories of firearms licensing, renewal, delay and duplication fees, which are set to climb by up to 100 per cent und... Read More


Missing efficiency and scale effect on power pricing

Dhaka, June 9 -- To reduce subsidies from Tk 56,000 crore to Tk 41,000 crore, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) increased the bulk electricity tariff by 19.85 per cent, or Tk 1.39 per... Read More


Committee formed to set salary framework for entry-level private-sector doctors

Dhaka, June 9 -- The government has formed a committee to develop a rational, coordinated and dignified salary structure for entry-level doctors working in private hospitals, clinics, medical and dent... Read More


Prime Bank presents 'PirmeAcademia Empowring Youth Season 2.0' at DIU

Dhaka, June 9 -- Prime Bank PLC successfully organized "PrimeAcademia Empowering Youth Season 2.0" in collaboration with the Career Development Center (CDC) of Daffodil International University (DIU) ... Read More