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Publishers push for duty-free newsprint

Bangladesh, April 1 -- The Newspaper Owners' Association of Bangladesh (NOAB) has urged the government to withdraw a 3 per cent import duty and 15 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on newsprint and reduc... Read More


TC control orgs urge govt not to drop e-cigarette and point-of-sale display bans to protect youth

Bangladesh, April 1 -- Leading tobacco control organisations have raised alarm over the government's move to exclude provisions banning e-cigarettes and the display of tobacco products at points of sa... Read More


Bangladeshi expatriate killed by debris from intercepted drone in UAE

Bangladesh, April 1 -- A Bangladeshi expatriate has been killed by falling debris after the UAE intercepted a drone in Fujairah, reports Dubai-based daily Khaleej Times. The UAE's air defence interce... Read More


Shah Rukh's closeness with BJP increasing

Bangladesh, March 31 -- Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's presence at a family function of an Indian BJP leader has sparked a new social media frenzy. The actor, who has always maintained a distan... Read More


Mustafiz shines despite Lahore lose to Karachi in PSL

Bangladesh, March 31 -- Lahore Qalandars lost to Karachi Kings by 4 wickets in the second match of the day in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) on Sunday. However, Mustafizur Rahman once again shone wit... Read More


Afeida expects fighting match against Thailand

Bangladesh, March 31 -- Center back Afeida Khandakar expects a fighting match against host Thailand in their opening group match of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup. The team's condition is very good a... Read More


Spain's airspace closure to US planes

Bangladesh, March 31 -- Spain has closed its airspace to US planes involved in attacks on Iran, a step beyond its previous denial of use of jointly-operated military bases, Defense Minister Margarita ... Read More


NZ proposes FTA with Bangladesh to boost trade ties

Bangladesh, March 31 -- New Zealand has proposed initiating negotiations for a bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh to significantly expand trade and investment between the two nations... Read More


WTO meet concludes: No consensus on extension of e-commerce duty moratorium

Bangladesh, March 31 -- The World Trade Organization's (WTO) fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) concluded on Monday in Yaounde, Cameroon, with members failing to resolve the contentious issue of... Read More


Manila City govt to provide free rides

Bangladesh, March 31 -- The Manila City government in Philippines has hired 1,442 jeepney drivers struggling with high fuel costs to provide free rides. The city's free transport program, which became... Read More