50 lakh people need emergency agri aid: FAO
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Economy
Bangladesh to get slight tariff edge over China, Vietnam in US
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Economy
BSEC to make listing mandatory for ‘public interest firms’
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Economy
Govt’s bank borrowing exceeds FY26 target by over Tk 47,500cr
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Economy
Liberalise imports to fight inflation
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Economy
SCB fills CEO post after three months
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Economy
Businesses seek sector-specific plans for LDC graduation
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Economy
Tax relief for firms with turnover up to Tk 2cr
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Tax and Customs
Dollar slips
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Economy
StanChart Bangladesh fills CEO post after three months
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Business
Imported fish to be tested for heavy metals
Bangladesh Food Safety Authority has instructed testing of all imported fish for heavy metal from now after finding hazardous levels of
11 January 2018
Time ripe for financial sector to go digital: Microsoft survey
About 81 percent business leaders in Asia Pacific's financial services industry said they believe they need to transform to digital
11 January 2018
Sketches show revised plans for Obama Presidential Centre
Barack and Michelle Obama have released a new series of images depicting the future Obama Presidential Center, revealing a revised vision of the layout and landscaping of the campus in Chicago's Jackson Park.
11 January 2018
Tech upgrades to boost tax compliance
A good tax collection system ensures that the method of paying taxes is convenient for taxpayers. Many developed and developing
10 January 2018
Last-minute rush to make Teletalk eligible for 4G licence
The government is scrambling to find an opening to make Teletalk eligible for the 4G spectrum auction scheduled
10 January 2018
Four mobile container scanners lie idle for nearly 2yrs
The four mobile container scanners donated by China to speed up the trade process have been lying idle for nearly
10 January 2018
AB Bank must set aside Tk 165cr as provision: BB
Bangladesh Bank has rejected AB Bank's request for keeping provisioning in four phases between 2018 and 2021
10 January 2018
Economy to stay strong
The World Bank has painted a brighter picture for Bangladesh's economy for the next two fiscal years, pinning hopes
10 January 2018
Japanese island named top rising destination 2018: TripAdvisor
Savvy, curious travelers who understand that Japan is more than just Tokyo have had Ishigaki, Japan on their travel radar, as the island has emerged the top trending spot in the 2018 edition of TripAdvisor's annual Travelers' Choice Destinations on the Rise ranking.
10 January 2018
JP MP sued for misappropriating Tk 275cr loan of Basic Bank
Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) sues Jatiya Party lawmaker Mahjabeen Morshed, her husband and five others for allegedly misappropriating around Tk 275crore of Basic Bank.
10 January 2018
Heavy snowfall strands 13,000 tourists in Swiss Alps
Heavy snowfall has cut off many villages and resorts across the Alps, trapping some 13,000 tourists at Zermatt, one of Switzerland's most popular ski stations, officials say.
10 January 2018
WB gives another $245m to help improve safety net
The World Bank yesterday signed an agreement with Bangladesh giving $245 million to help the country improve equity, efficiency and
9 January 2018
Microsavings can boost micro-investment
Microsavings can be used as micro-investment through community banking, said speakers yesterday.
9 January 2018
Hatil opens virtual showroom
People in Bangladesh can now check out every detail of furniture and purchase it online as Hatil has come up with a
9 January 2018
Agent banking faring fine
Banks have started to reap benefit from agent banking just two years after the full-fledged rollout of the alternative
9 January 2018
Govt's bank borrowing now negative
The government's debt servicing cost is ballooning thanks to its growing leaning towards high-cost savings tools
9 January 2018
Policy on way to rev up bike manufacturing
The government is framing a policy to facilitate the development of motorcycle manufacturing industry in
9 January 2018
Rare giant lily pads draw impressive crowds to Paraguay lagoon
An off-the-beaten-path corner of Paraguay has become a tourist attraction this month as visitors flock to see a rare delight floating on a hidden lagoon: giant round water lilies spanning over 1.5 meters (five feet).
9 January 2018
Novoair completes 5 years of operations
Private carrier Novoair completes five years of operations today with a pledge to offer better services by adding more
8 January 2018
Govt may send team to China to speed up signing of deal
The government may again send a high-powered team to China at the end of January to speed up the signing of the
8 January 2018