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Policy barriers, inflation weigh on Dhaka's property market

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh's housing market, particularly in the capital Dhaka, continues to reel under mounting pressure, as soaring construction costs, restrictive urban policies, and rapid urban... Read More


Dhaka secures seats on UNESCAP bodies

Dhaka, April 26 -- Bangladesh has achieved a significant diplomatic milestone by being elected to the governing councils of two key regional institutions under the United Nations Economic and Social C... Read More


Gold prices rise for 19th time this year

Dhaka, April 26 -- Gold prices in Bangladesh have surged to historic highs, fuelling concern and confusion among consumers and traders alike as rates now significantly outpace those in neighbouring In... Read More


Yunus arrives in Rome for Pope Francis funeral

Dhaka, April 26 -- Wrapping up a four-day visit to Qatar, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, arrived in Rome, Italy, on Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of Pope Francis. On arrival, he was ... Read More


BSEC proposes 10pc tax difference for companies to be listed

Dhaka, April 26 -- In a bid to attract fundamental, profitable and transparent domestic and multinational unlisted companies to be enlisted on the stock market, Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Comm... Read More


Apex Footwear's Q3 profit drops 40pc despite revenue growth

Dhaka, April 26 -- Apex Footwear's profit slumped in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 as higher tax payments slashed its profit despite a significant jump in revenue. The shoemaker's prof... Read More


11 NBR officials either dismisses or sent into forced retirement

Dhaka, April 26 -- Due to the professional misconduct, irregularities and corruption, at least 11 customs and tax officials have been either dismissed or sent into forced retirement in recent months a... Read More


Rice and paddy procurement: Farmers' interests come first

Dhaka, April 26 -- Even though the official paddy procurement drive began on Thursday, April 24, concerns have arisen about how much the target will be fulfilled due to the price fixation. The govern... Read More


Dollar rate reform key to IMF loan release

Dhaka, April 26 -- The disbursement of the fourth and fifth instalments of Bangladesh's $4.7 billion loan package from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) now depends on the government's willingness... Read More


'Super League' of DPL Cricket restarts today

Dhaka, April 26 -- After two-day recess, the 'Super League' of the Dhaka Premier League (DPL) Cricket will restart today at the different venues across Dhaka District. Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club ... Read More