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Govt summons Indian envoy to protest border fencing

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The foreign ministry has summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma to lodge protest against the "illegal" construction of fences at the borders. Following the call extended by ... Read More


Govt spending thrice in more than 11 years

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The government is forced to spend public funds almost three times higher than the actual estimation of the maritime safety project of the Department of Shipping (DoS) as it is delaye... Read More


Policy shift likely to deter foreign investment in pvt power plants

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- In a major policy shift, the government would not issue any state sovereign guarantee in favour of privately-owned power plants, discouraging foreign direct investment (FDI) in power... Read More


Fire breaks out at Tejgaon truck stand

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- A fire broke out at a truck stand in the capital's Tejgaon area around 8:05 am on Sunday. Three units of the Fire Service reached the scene immediately to begin efforts to control t... Read More


CU MBA Association celebrates 30 years with visionary leadership event

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The MBA Association at University of Chittagong (MAUC) successfully organised "Leadership Catalyst Program (LCP): Empowering Future Change-Makers", an initiative designed to foster p... Read More


Pakistan business team arrives in Dhaka

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- A 30-member business delegation from Pakistan, led by Atif Ikram Sheikh, president of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), arrived in Dhaka on Saturd... Read More


Balancing ties with China and India

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- In the previous article (Part I), we have discussed how Bangladesh's emerging economic relationship with China can lead to new developments in its bilateral negotiations with India, ... Read More


Kidnapped fabric trader rescued at Mirpur, five arrested

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Police rescued a kidnap victim on Friday night and arrested five persons in connection with the kidnap from Shewrapara of Mirpur area in the capital. Acting on a tip-off, a team of ... Read More


Nov's mobile data users drop by 4.38 million

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- Bangladesh witnessed a drastic drop of 4.38-million mobile internet subscribers in November 2024, marking the largest single-month decline since August 2021. This reduction brought ... Read More


Measures to leave 'catastrophic consequences' on the economy

Dhaka, Jan. 12 -- The latest increase in VAT and taxes on different products as well as a move to double the gas price for industries would leave 'catastrophic consequences' on the economy that is cur... Read More