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SAC regional meet calls for stronger partnerships to transform South Asian agriculture

Dhaka, April 29 -- The SAARC Agriculture Centre (SAC) on Wednesday underscored the urgency of deeper regional cooperation, technological modernisation, and increased investment to ensure food and nutr... Read More


Culture key to building enlightened, drug-free society: DSCC administrator

, April 29 -- Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Wednesday said cultural practice is indispensable for building a healthy, enlightened and drug-free society and guiding t... Read More


Doctors urge tobacco tax reform in Bangladesh budget to cut NCD deaths and boost revenue

, April 29 -- Leading physicians and public health experts in Bangladesh have called for comprehensive tobacco tax reform in the upcoming FY 2026-27 national budget, emphasizing its critical role in r... Read More


BB bans LC opening for supplement imports without DGDA approval

Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday instructed all banks to stop opening Letters of Credit (LC) or processing Telegraphic Transfers (TT) for the import of dietary and nutritional supp... Read More


BFIU mandates ethical undertakings for banks' top brass to ensure governance

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has introduced a mandatory "Ethical Undertaking" and "Declaration" for chairmen, directors, and chief executives of commercial bank... Read More


Orbis CEO calls for stepping up efforts to build well-trained workforce in eye care

, April 29 -- President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Orbis International Kathleen Sherwin on Wednesday called for stepping up efforts to build a well-trained workforce for strengthening eye ca... Read More


Muktadir sees $12-14bn export potential in jewellery sector

Dhaka, April 29 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday called for bringing the gold trade under the formal economy, asserting that the jewellery sector holds untapped export potent... Read More


Bangladesh, Japan explore stronger cooperation in agriculture

, April 29 -- Bangladesh and Japan on Wednesday expressed interest in strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, with a focus on research, technology transfer, agro-processing and market acce... Read More


Dialogue calls for urgent investment climate reforms ahead of national budget

Dhaka, April 29 -- Policymakers and business leaders on Wednesday called for sweeping reforms to Bangladesh's regulatory and investment environment as the new government finalises its policy agenda an... Read More


Shut unregistered online news portals in Sylhet in 48 hours: SMP

, April 29 -- Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) on Wednesday issued a 48-hour ultimatum to shut unregistered online news portals operating in Sylhet city in violation of the National Online Media Polic... Read More