Implementation of reforms programmes to boost revenue earning stressed
Speakers at a pre-budget discussion today said that implementation of the reforms programmes by the NBR, enhancing capacity of the revenue administration, digitalizing fully the revenue collection system and withdrawing tax exemption facilities in some sectors are very much necessary to increase the revenue generation of the country01:26 29 April 2024
Stocks rebound on both bourses
After witnessing a downward trend in the three sessions, stocks on Sunday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues01:23 29 April 2024
FBCCI keen to strengthen ties with France in trade, skill development
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) is keen to strengthen bilateral trade relations with France01:19 29 April 2024
Productive sector in Dhaka suffers yearly loss of $27bn due to heatwave
The productive sector in the capital, Dhaka, incurs a staggering annual loss of $27 billion due to the heatwave, speakers during a discussion meeting have expressed their grave concern over the catastrophic situation01:13 29 April 2024
ADB operations reach $23.6bn in 2023, achieves record climate finance
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) committed $23.6 billion from its own resources in 2023, including US$9.8 billion for climate action, to help Asia and the Pacific progress on sustainable development00:04 29 April 2024
Philippines to endure extreme heat until mid-May
Unusually hot weather in the Philippines was expected to last until mid-May, a forecaster said Sunday, after the temperature hit a record high in the capital Manila13:16 28 April 2024
Met Office issues heatwave alert for next 72hrs
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Sunday issued a country-wide third-phase heat wave alert message for the next 72 hours. The prevailing heat wave over the country may continue during the next 72 hours13:13 28 April 2024
Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, spews miles-high ash tower
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more than two miles into the sky and prompting officials to warn people to keep away12:59 28 April 2024
Heat wave sweeping over country
Very severe heat wave is sweeping over the district of Chuadanga and severe heat wave is sweeping over the districts of the north and northwestern part of the country12:55 28 April 2024
US Fed to meet amid dwindling hopes of summer rate cuts
The US Federal Reserve is highly likely to keep interest rates unchanged later this week, as policymakers contend with a recent uptick in inflation that has sharply cut the chance of a summer start to interest rate cuts12:53 28 April 2024
Gaza set to dominate Saudi-hosted global economy summit
The war in Gaza and broader Middle East tensions are expected to get top billing at a Saudi-hosted special meeting of the World Economic Forum that begins on Sunday12:50 28 April 2024
Russia extends mandatory FX convertion for major exporters
Russia on Saturday said it would require major exporters to carry on converting the bulk of their foreign currency earnings into rubles for another year to help support the national currency.12:46 28 April 2024
Acute hunger remains persistently high in 59 countries with 1 in 5 people need for urgent action
Nearly 282 million people in 59 countries and territories experienced high levels of acute hunger in 2023 - a worldwide increase of 24 million from the previous year, according to the latest Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC)01:06 28 April 2024
BMD fears Bangladesh likely to experience record temperature after heatwave duration
The Met Office on Saturday expressed fear that the country`s highest temperature could break all-time record next month after witnessing the longest duration of a heatwave covering all corners of Bangladesh00:55 28 April 2024
Ethiopian Airlines, Air China start operation in Bangladesh from May: CAAB
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has decided to take all preparations to facilitate flight operations of two new foreign carriers - Ethiopia airlines and Air China - to and from Bangladesh from the next month (May)00:48 28 April 2024
Barrister Tahmidur Rahman elected chairman of 3 FBCCI standing committees
Barrister Tahmidur Rahman, an Institution of Engineers, Bangladesh (IEB) accredited engineer and a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) holder, has been elected as the chairman of three standing committees of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI)00:45 28 April 2024
Shafiqur urges British-Bangladeshis to send remittances thru legal channel
State Minister for Expatriates Welfare and Overseas Employment Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury, MP, has urged the British-Bangladeshis to send remittances through legal channels for building the Smart Bangladesh announced by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina00:42 28 April 2024
BEPZA seeks more South Korean investment in EPZs, BEPZA EZ
Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has invited South Korean investors to invest more in Export Processing Zones (EPZs) of Bangladesh and BEPZA Economic Zone located at Mirsarai, Chattogram00:39 28 April 2024
Bangladesh, Bhutan agree to remove bilateral trade barriers
Bangladesh and Bhutan have agreed on forging mutual cooperation in reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers to boost bilateral trade alongside increasing export facilities, investment, transit, communication, power and energy cooperation, and tourism and to address the existing challenges at customs and land ports00:34 28 April 2024
Hasan urges Thai private sector to invest in Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud has urged the Thai private sector to invest in Bangladesh by taking full advantage of Dhaka`s various incentives for foreign business and partnership00:27 28 April 2024
India allows export of onion to Bangladesh, other 5 countries
India has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onion to six neighboring countries including Bangladesh despite the ban of shipments, an official statement of Indian Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution said on Saturday20:06 27 April 2024
Japan to levy big fines with new app rules
Japan`s cabinet approved Friday legislation that would slap major fines on tech giants like Google or Apple if they block access to third-party smartphone apps and payment systems12:12 27 April 2024
Saudi could get first Miss Universe contestant this year
Saudi Arabia could have its first Miss Universe contestant this year, organisers said this week, after a fashion model and influencer claimed she had been selected12:04 27 April 2024
Gaza’s unexploded ordnance could take 14 years to clear
Making Gaza safe again from unexploded bombs could take 14 years, UN demining experts said on Friday.11:57 27 April 2024
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