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Stocks down at opening as GP stock plunge

Dhaka, March 3 -- The stock market opened lower on Sunday as Grameenphone, the largest market-cap share plunged after the withdrawal of floor price. After remaining at Tk 286.6 more than 18 months, G... Read More


Islamic scholars advocate organised zakat collection, distribution to tap its full economic potential

Dhaka, March 3 -- Islamic scholars on Sunday called for institutional and organised Zakat collection and distribution to fully tap the economic potential of the mandatory donation. Zakat is the manda... Read More


Health minister seeks DCs' support in crackdown on illegal clinics

Dhaka, March 3 -- Health Minister Samanta Lal Sen has called on deputy commissioners to provide all-out support during the ongoing drives against illegal clinics and diagnostic centres across the coun... Read More


State Minister hints at cutting fuel oil prices in days

Dhaka, March 3 -- State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has indicated reductions in fuel oil prices this week. "Regular monthly adjustments to fuel oil prices may start... Read More


Integrating zakat into govt policies could benefit economy: Experts

Dhaka, March 2 -- Experts and discussants, underscoring how zakat's objectives align with the broader goals of sustainable development, suggested on Thursday that integrating zakat into governmental p... Read More


'Maintain medicine prices, manufacture medical devices locally'

Dhaka, Feb. 29 -- Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen has asked the local medicine companies not to hike the prices of diabetes and heart medicines that so many patients take every day. He made the ca... Read More


MC13 yet to see consensus on agriculture, fisheries subsidies

Dhaka, Feb. 28 -- Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are struggling to reach a consensus on critical issues at the ongoing 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi. On Tuesday, the ... Read More


'Global apparel buyers prioritise LEED-certified factories'

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- Global apparel buyers give priority to the environment-friendly LEED-certified green factories, ensuring a smooth flow of work orders throughout the year, said a LEED-certified RMG f... Read More


Japan provides $2.7m for Rohingyas, host communities

Dhaka, Feb. 26 -- The government of Japan has decided to provide the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) with USD 2.7 million in assistance for humanitarian support to the Rohingyas staying... Read More


BGMEA Election: Sammilita Parishad panel announces manifesto

Dhaka, Feb. 25 -- Sammilita Parishad, a panel contesting the BGMEA election slated for March 9, made a number of promises on Sunday with priority to developing and facilitating the growth of small and... Read More