NBR to remove non-tariff barriers in next budget
Staff Reporter : The Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Md Abdur Rahman Khan, has stated that the forthcoming national budget will prioritise...
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Ban on yarn entry via five key land ports
Staff Reporter : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has imposed restrictions on the import of yarn through land ports, with immediate effect, in a...
Two top US officials to arrive Dhaka today
Staff Correspondent : Two senior officials from the United States Department of State are set to arrive in Dhaka this week for a series of...
Pak Foreign Secretary arrives today
Staff Reporter : Pakistan has laid emphasis on normalising the long-stalled bilateral relations with Bangladesh, following the political changeover. Meanwhile, Bangladesh is interested in maintaining...
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...
Nation set to celebrate Bangla New Year 1432
Staff Reporter : The nation is poised to usher in the Bangla New Year 1432 today with Pahela Baishakh celebrations, marked by vibrant cultural programmes,...
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...