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BD stands to lose in EU, US mkts amid India tariff deals

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh is destined to face break-neck competition both in US and EU markets with India emerging as a major competitor with double advantages of Washington-proposed tariff cutback ... Read More


Holy Shab-e-Barat observed

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Holy Shab-e-Barat, the night of fortune, was observed throughout the country on Tuesday night with due religious fervour and devotion. On the occasion, the Islamic Foundation cha... Read More


Cancer symptoms and early detection

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Cancer rarely announces its arrival. It enters silently and resides in our bodies for a considerable period before turning ordinary lives upside down. It is no longer a rare disease b... Read More


14 migrants die off Greece after boat collision with coast guard

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Fourteen migrants died in the Aegean Sea off Greece on Tuesday after their boat collided with a coast guard vessel off the island of Chios, the coast guard said. A coast guard offici... Read More


Rethinking VAT reform in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Having worked in the VAT management system for nearly three decades since 1995, I have had the opportunity to observe numerous policy initiatives and administrative reforms. Despite t... Read More


July Charter is a pledge signed in blood letters: Ali Riaz

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Chief Adviser's Special Assistant Professor Ali Riaz has said that the July Charter is a pledge signed in letters of blood. "We owe a great debt to everyone-the young people who took... Read More


Interim govt to hand over power right after election: Deputy Press Secretary

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder on Wednesday said the interim government will hand over power to the elected representatives as soon as possible follow... Read More


Govt weighs cash incentives for local yarn, bonded import rules via committee

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Ministry of Finance has formed a technical committee to identify and evaluate policy options to address the ongoing yarn issue involving local spinners and garment exporters, meet... Read More


National polls: Navy Chief urges voting free of fear for all

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Chief of the Navy Admiral M Nazmul Hasan on Wednesday called upon all concerned, including the Bangladesh Navy, other law enforcement agencies, and local administration, to ensure tha... Read More


Apparel exporters seek swift action on pending cash incentives: BGMEA

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday called on the finance ministry to expedite the release of pending cash incentives and prov... Read More