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Govt approves import of refined soybean oil, LNG worth Tk 2,468 cr

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Thursday approved separate proposals for importing refined soybean oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a combined cost of over Tk 2,4... Read More


Finance and Planning Adviser to PM stresses digital public infrastructure, welfare state in pre-budget dialogue

Dhaka, May 7 -- Adviser to the Prime Minister for Finance and Planning Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir on Thursday stressed the need for building a robust digital public infrastructure (DPI), expanding s... Read More


Commerce Minister stresses cut in red tape, faster business approvals to attract investment

Dhaka, May 7 -- Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Thursday stressed the need to cut bureaucratic red tape, reduce logistics costs, improve port efficiency and unlock idle state-owned asset... Read More


First edition of Art Dhaka to take place on November 6-10

Dhaka, May 7 -- An exciting chapter in Bangladesh's cultural landscape has begun with the official launch of Art Dhaka, a new art fair scheduled to be held in Dhaka from November 6-10 this year. The ... Read More


Trump says US held "very good" talks with Iran in last 24 hours

Dhaka, May 7 -- US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said Washington had held "very good" talks with Iran over the past 24 hours regarding ending the war that has continued for more than two months.... Read More


Madrasha teacher placed on 3-day remand over rape of 11-year old girl in Netrokona

, May 7 -- A Netrakona court on Thursday placed the madrasha teacher on a three-day remand in connection with a case filed over rape and impregnation of an 11-year old girl. Netrakona Senior Judicial... Read More


Cabinet body approves electricity procurement from NWPGCL plants

Dhaka, May 7 -- The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase on Thursday approved two separate proposals for purchasing electricity from power plants operated by the North West Power Generation Compan... Read More


FM meets Chinese minister Liu Haixing, discusses trade, investment

Dhaka, May 7 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman met Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of CPC (IDCPC) Liu Haixing in Beijing on Thursday. During the meeting, they d... Read More


Budget session set to begin June 7

Dhaka, May 7 -- Parliament will go into the Budget session on June 7, said a Parliament Secretariat press release on Thursday. President Mohammed Shahabuddin has summoned the second session of the 13... Read More


Masood dismisses revenge talk as Pakistan look to find their feet

Dhaka, May 7 -- Pakistan captain Shan Masood has dismissed the idea of "revenge" against Bangladesh, choosing instead to focus on his side's immediate performance ahead of the first Test starting Frid... Read More