ADB to invest $2b in BD edu sector
Diplomatic Correspondent: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masatsugu Asakawa has told Education Minister Dr. Dipu Moni that ADB will invest 2 billion dollars in the next 3 years in Bangladesh’s education sector.Dr. Dipu Moni held a…
Read More »Fuel price now below $80, but no effect in country
Golam Mostafa Jibon: The price of fuel oil has fallen below 80 dollars per barrel in the global market, but there is no effect of the price down in the country as the government has not…
Read More »Prices of 24 medicines including Cholera saline hiked
Industry Desk: The government has increased the price of 24 types of medicines by 5 percent to 12 percent of the medicine manufacturing company Libra Infusions Limited following the increasement in the price of raw materials.In…
Read More »Country getting two more division Padma, Meghna
Cabinet Division clears proposal Staff Correspondent: The Cabinet Division has finalised the proposal to form two new divisions named after two major rivers in the country – Padma and Meghna.The proposed Padma division will comprise five…
Read More »NBR fails to achieve target of Tk 97306.86cr
NBR collects Tk 90901.99cr revenue in 4 months Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has collected Tk 90901.99 crore revenue in the July-October period of the current fiscal year (2022-23), against the target of…
Read More »RMG orders decreased by 20-30 pc
Two new RMG factories under BGMEA now green certified Industry Desk: Two new readymade garment (RMG) factories, operating under Bangladesh Garments Manufacturers and Exporters’ Association (BGMEA), have received LEED certification (certificate for green factories) from United…
Read More »Trade divide could cost global economy $1.4 tr
Industry Desk: The head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that the rise of trade barriers against China and other countries over the past year could cost the world economy $1.4 trillion, in addition to…
Read More »Rice, flour, lentil prices rise further
Staff Correspondent: Prices of rice, lentil, flour, edible oil and sugar increased in the capital’s kitchen markets while onion, garlic, ginger, egg and chicken prices marked a fall.Traders said ample supply has reduced the prices of…
Read More »Bangladesh, GCC ink MoU to boost cooperation
Diplomatic Correspondent: Bangladesh and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to hold regular consultation in various fields between both the sides.A foreign ministry press release has been issued in this regard…
Read More »10 banks top on defaulted loan
Janata Bank among top 10 defaulters Golam Mostafa Jibon: Country’s 10 banks including state-owned and private have now remained on top position for defaulted loans.The sum of defaulted loans in banks and financial institutions is increasing…
Read More »Rising commodity prices hit people
Staff Correspondent: Inflation in the country is the highest during last few years. Income has decreased butincreased expenses manifold. The prices of many daily commodities are beyond the reach of the lower class. The prices of…
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