Japanese zone ready, Chinese yet to start physical work, Indian projects scrapped

The BNP will abolish the Financial Institutions Division under the Ministry of Finance if it returns to power, said the party’s Standing Committee Member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday.

One of the two newly purchased bulk carriers by Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) commenced its maiden commercial voyage yesterday.

The government has decided to hire a foreign consulting firm to design the unification, said Bida officials.

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Speakers tell DCCI discussion

The DSEX lost 40.12 points to close at 5,086.85

He stressed reducing physical interactions between citizens and government officials to fight corruption

Pakistan specifically showed interest in bilateral trade

As per the spectrum roadmap published by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the regulator plans to auction the 700 MHz band this year. The base price has been set at Tk 263 crore per MHz of spectrum. With 7.5 percent VAT, the cost rises to Tk 284 crore per MHz, though the government is considering a 10 percent discount on this steep rate. 

Apparel makers supplying basic low-cost items optimistic about strong demand in coming months

In terms of intermediate goods, LC opening rose by 1.59% during the period

The price gap between American and Russian wheat currently ranges between $75 and $80 per tonne

Bangladesh currently has 13.53 crore internet subscribers, including 1.45 crore broadband, 12.08 crore mobile users

The United States and Vietnam will finalise a trade agreement in the coming weeks that will maintain 20 percent tariffs on most Vietnamese goods but lift duties on certain products that will be decided at a later stage, the White House said on Sunday.

The council is also necessary for the development of an Islamic capital market

New automatic rice mills will now need a no-objection certificate

The denim manufacturer had previously halted operations in mid-2024 due to a shortage of gas

Rebates are legitimate incentives meant to reward responsible financial behaviour

However, for the first nine months, profit fell 21% y‑o‑y to Tk 140.37 crore