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Gold prices rise ahead of Eid as BAJUS revises rates

Dhaka, May 25 -- The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices in the domestic market ahead of Eid, pushing the price of 22-carat gold up by Tk 2,158 per bhori to Tk 2,38,121, ef... Read More


Over 37pc factories in industrial zones miss payment deadline

Dhaka, May 25 -- Thousands of workers across Bangladesh's key industrial belts entered the Eid-ul-Azha holiday period facing uncertainty as a significant number of factories failed to clear festival a... Read More


Commerce minister urges sector-based export plans to tap Saudi market

Dhaka, May 25 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir has urged businesses to submit sector-specific and realistic proposals to expand Bangladesh's export footprint in Saudi Arabia and the Middl... Read More


ADB President Masato Kanda meets PM

Dhaka, May 25 -- A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by its President Masato Kanda met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday morning. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's O... Read More


DMP bans heavy vehicles for Eid

Dhaka, May 25 -- With millions expected to leave Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the police authorities have announced sweeping traffic restrictions, including a temporary ban on heavy vehicles and one-wa... Read More


EC circular defines field officers' roles in polls management

Dhaka, May 25 -- The Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) Secretariat has issued a comprehensive circular defining the roles and responsibilities of its field-level officers to strengthen election mana... Read More


ADB offers $5.0b in dev aid

Dhaka, May 25 -- An incremental assistance package announced by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would fetch Bangladesh US$5.0 billion over next five years and increase the subsequent annual aid by 20... Read More


15 dead as truck carrying Eid travellers overturns on Dhaka-Tangail highway

Dhaka, May 25 -- At least 15 people were killed after a rod-laden truck carrying passengers overturned on the Dhaka-Tangail highway in Kalihati upazila of Tangail early Monday. The victims were trave... Read More


Govt plans 0.2pc turnover tax on retailers in FY '27 budget

Dhaka, May 25 -- A new fiscal measure to bring retail businesses under the tax net by introducing a nominal turnover tax is set to come in the upcoming FY27 budget. The model, the first of its kind, ... Read More


Foreign aid falls sharply amid rising debt servicing

Dhaka, May 25 -- Foreign aid disbursements, including loans and grants, to Bangladesh declined by 17.96 per cent during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year compared to the corresponding per... Read More