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Institutional capacity broke over the last 15 yrs: Sk. Bashir

Dhaka, May 20 -- Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today said thatthe base on the capacity of the country's various institutions has beenbroken over the last 15 years, both in the public and private s... Read More


NBR to remain split, misconceptions cleared: Finance Adviser

Dhaka, May 20 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday firmly said the National Board of Revenue (NBR) will continue operating as two distinct entities-tax and customs-clarifying that all pre... Read More


BAF modernises MiG-29s amid regional tensions

Dhaka, May 20 -- The Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) has embarked on a major modernisationprogramme aimed at upgrading its fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets. The initiative seeks to restore full operational rea... Read More


Structural weaknesses undermine economic reforms

Dhaka, May 20 -- Despite early signs of economic stabilisation-including a slight decline in inflation and efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market-Bangladesh's broader economic reform agenda ... Read More


Ishraque's supporters block Gulistan road

Dhaka, May 20 -- Supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain protested again for the 4th day on Monday by blocking the main gate of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) headquarters, Nagar Bhaban. B... Read More


Qatar Airways reports record $2b annual profit

Dhaka, May 20 -- Qatar Airways posted a 28 percent jump in annual net profit to a record $2.15 billion on Monday, days after sealing a major Boeing deal during US President Donald Trump's visit."These... Read More


Port charges quadrupled causing rise in prices of imported goods

Dhaka, May 20 -- To keep the prices of imported goods at a tolerable level for consumers, all types of charges imposed at ports must be reduced, said Md. Shahidul Haque Molla, former Director of Feder... Read More


BEPZA inks deal with ILO on 2-year action plan

Dhaka, May 20 -- Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) on Monday inked an agreement with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) on a two-year action plan for harmonising legislatio... Read More


Royal Tobacco Factory Sealed in Narayanganj During Joint Operation

Dhaka, May 20 -- On Monday, May 19, law enforcement agencies conducted a joint operation and sealed a cigarette manufacturing factory of Royal Tobacco Company located in Godaileghat area of Siddhirgan... Read More


Customs strike paralyses Ctg port, trade halts

Dhaka, May 20 -- A five-day work stoppage by officials at the Chattogram Custom House has severely disrupted operations at the country's main seaport, creating a backlog of over 4,000 containers and s... Read More