Shifting to formal channels to increase remittances in Bangladesh: World Bank
The report predicted that remittance to South Asia is projected to decline by around 4% in 2020 to $135 billion.23:44 31 October 2020
Gayle becomes first player to hit 1,000 T20 sixes
During the match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals on Friday night, he became the first player to hit 1,000 sixes in T2023:38 31 October 2020
Covid-19: Govt reports 18 deaths, 1320 new virus cases
The number of detected novel coronavirus cases in Bangladesh rose to 407,684 as 1,320 more cases were reported after testing 11,532 samples in the last 24 hours.23:16 31 October 2020
Shwapno opens outlet in Manikganj
Shwapno, a retail chain shop owned by ACI, today inaugurated an outlet in Manikganj town with a view to provide quality products among urban people in the area easily.23:08 31 October 2020
Padma Bridge’s 5, 250 meters now visible
The 35th span of Padma multipurpose bridge was installed today, bringing a total of 5, 250 meters of the structure now visible.21:58 31 October 2020
Forex reserve exceeds $41 billion
Dhaka (Oct 31, 2020): The foreign exchange reserve has crossed the $41 billion-mark for the first time in Bangladesh riding on inflow of inward remittances and export receipts.21:19 31 October 2020
HSBC Bangladesh executes first-ever crossborder blockchain LC transaction
The transaction involved the import of 20,000 tonnes of fuel oil by United Mymensingh Power Limited Bangladesh from Singapore, for their power plant, a development that has reduced LC processing time at least to one-fifth from the present time.20:48 31 October 2020
PM vows to wipe out poverty through united efforts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today vowed to eradicate poverty from the country through united efforts of all.20:18 31 October 2020
Foodpanda’s statement on VAT evasion allegations
Foodpanda has given a statement regarding the recent raid of the VAT Intelligence Directorate at it’s Gulshan office and the allegation of VAT evasion.
The full statement from Foodpanda
03:30 30 October 2020
Dhaka School of Economics hosts webinar on corporate valuation for start-ups
The Dhaka School of Economics, a leading entrepreneurial economics educational institute affiliated with the University of Dhaka, on Wednesday hosted a webinar on Corporate Valuation Reports for Start-ups by Merchant Bankers03:20 30 October 2020
How Covid-19 will increase inequality in emerging markets and developing economies
Emerging markets and developing economies grew consistently in the two decades before the Covid-19 pandemic hit, allowing for much-needed gains in poverty reduction and life expectancy03:18 30 October 2020
450 km roads upgraded to 4-lane in 12 years: Quader
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that around 450 kilometres of highway at different parts in the country were upgraded to four-lane during the last 12 years.01:16 30 October 2020
Three dead as woman beheaded in knife attack at French church
A knife-wielding attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a suspected terrorist attack at a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday, police and officials said.00:08 30 October 2020
Bangladesh records 25 Covid-19 deaths, 1681 fresh cases
Bangladesh today recorded 25 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths and 1,681 fresh cases overnight.23:30 29 October 2020
Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow
The country will observe the holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi tomorrow, marking the anniversary of birth of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him) amid massive religious festivity and fervor.23:14 29 October 2020
Forex loan made further cheaper for exporters
Now exporters can borrow loans from the Bangladesh Bank’s export development fund (EDF) at only 1.75 percent, down from 2 percent.23:12 29 October 2020
Stocks end week slightly positive after 5-day fall
United Power, Beximco Ltd and state-owned ICB were the prime positive index movers on DSE on Thursday.23:01 29 October 2020
Working to make Bangladesh a dignified country: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday said the government has been working with a goal to make Bangladesh economically self-dependent and brighten its image so that its people can move in the world stage with dignity as a victorious nation.22:49 29 October 2020
Democracy almost absent in Bangladesh: Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today came down heavily on the government for making Bangladesh a void of democracy.21:58 29 October 2020
International Convention City Bashundhara reopens today
The International Convention City, Bashundhara (ICCB) is reopening tonight with a wedding program after an eight-months long suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic21:28 29 October 2020
Facebook supports Bangladesh Red Cross and BRAC in flood response
Experts consider this year`s flood as the longest one in terms of duration since 1998, directly affecting 33 districts and the lives of 55 lakh people20:50 29 October 2020
Independence awards 2020 conferred
Eight renowned personalities and one organisation today received the ‘Independence Award 2020,’ the highest state honour given in recognition of their remarkable contributions to the nation.20:20 29 October 2020
Closure of educational institutes extended till Nov 14
The government has extended closure of all educational institutes till November 14 with aim to stop the spread of coronavirus.18:59 29 October 2020
Foodpanda sued for evading Tk3.4cr VAT
The VAT Intelligence Directorate, in its latest drive at Foodpanda’s office in Gulshan, has found evidence that the popular food delivery service evaded Tk3.4 crore in Value Added Tax (VAT)03:17 29 October 2020
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