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Dhaka plans dedicated body to handle global trade talks
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh will form a permanent trade negotiation body to manage all activities related to its graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status,...
Chambers criticise BERC over uneven gas tariff model
Staff Reporter : The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) have expressed serious...
Shaheed Zia memorial council holds interfaith prayers in solidarity with Palestinians
Staff Reporter : The Shaheed Zia Memorial Council, through its district and metropolitan branches, organised a series of special prayers and blessings on Monday (April...
Tulip decries warrant as
News Desk : The former City minister Tulip Siddiq has said an arrest warrant issued against her in Bangladesh over allegations she illegally received a...
Scrap SROs, focus on fair taxation Say economists
Staff Reporter : Economists and analysts have called for a comprehensive review of Bangladesh’s tax policy, recommending a shift away from tax exemptions and indirect...
Budget size set to decrease by Tk7,000cr to Tk7.90 lakh crore next fiscal year
Staff Reporter : The national budget for the upcoming fiscal year 2025-2026 (FY26) to be reduced to Tk7.90 lakh crore – a reduction of Tk7,000...
Forex reserves rise to $21b with remittance, export growth
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves have crossed the $21 billion mark for the first time in nearly 10 months, bolstered by a significant...
Pakistan Day celebrated with commitment of renewed cooperation
Diplomatic Correspondent : In a vibrant display of culture and diplomacy, the High Commission for Pakistan in Bangladesh hosted a grand reception in Dhaka to...
‘Except Israel’ inscription reappears in passports
Staff Reporter : Bangladesh has reintroduced the phrase “Except Israel” in passports, effectively reaffirming the travel restriction for Bangladeshi citizens to Israel. The Home Ministry...
Rohingya crisis enters 9th year as repatriation lags
Al Mamun Harun Ur Rashid : Despite eight years having passed since the onset of the Rohingya crisis, a sustainable solution remains elusive. Over one...
Gas rates up 33pc for new industries
Reza Mahmud : Despite strong opposition from consumer advocacy groups and industry representatives, the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a fresh increase in...