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Inflation, foreign debt servicing create economic discomforts

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Inflation and rising foreign-loan repayments are currently putting Bangladesh's economy under some stress, Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali said Thursday. "The government in... Read More


CCCI urges govt to help prevent shipping agents from illogical charges

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Amid allegations of collecting unreasonable fees and charges by some shipping agents, Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has urged the government intervention to stop... Read More


Direct transportation of fuel oil using SPM to start Feb 29

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- CHATTOGRAM, Feb 22: Finally, the direct transportation of fuel oil using Single Point Mooring (SPM) will commence on February 29 from Kutubdia in Cox's Bazar to Eastern Refinery Limi... Read More


DU admission test begins today

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Dhaka University (DU) honours first year admission test for the 2023-24 academic session will begin today (Friday). On the first day, the admission test of the Faculty of Arts, Law ... Read More


Wage board proposes 65pc hike in cotton textile workers' pay

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The minimum wage board on Thursday proposed an average 65-percent pay hike for the entry level workers of the cotton textile sector, sources said. The WB recommended Tk 10,000 as mi... Read More


Japan urged to invest in BD telecoms

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- There is huge scope for Japan to invest in state-owned telecom companies, including Teletalk and Telephone Shilpa Sangstha (TSS) Ltd. State minister for post, telecoms and ICT Junai... Read More


Switzerland keen to set up direct air links with BD

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Switzerland has shown its interest in establishing direct air links with Bangladesh. Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli expressed the interest during a meeting with Civil A... Read More


Thrust on more space for BD expat writers

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Speakers at a literary and cultural conference have sought greater scope for expatriate Bangladeshi poets and writers aiming to ensure publicity of their literary works in the countr... Read More


Pay benefits to retirees within six months: HC

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- The High Court has directed the authorities concerned to pay financial benefits to teachers and staffers of MPO (monthly payment order)-affiliated educational institutions within six... Read More


Retailers, NRBs receive Asiatic Lab IPO shares at 60pc discount

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Each general investor received 86 initial public offering (IPO) shares of Asiatic Laboratories, while non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) got 143 shares against a deposit of Tk 10,000. ... Read More