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Bangladesh, Algeria discuss ways to strengthen economic ties

, June 24 -- Bangladesh and Algeria have discussed ways to expand relations in economic areas, given the complementary strengths both countries bring, particularly in energy, industry and pharmaceutic... Read More


Govt moves to modernise tax admin and boost revenue

Dhaka, June 24 -- The government is set to launch a transformative project titled streng thening Domestic Revenue Mobilis ation Project (SDRMP) aimed at modernising the country's tax administration an... Read More


Govt moves to modernise tax admin and boost revenue: ECNEC

Dhaka, June 24 -- The government is set to launch a transformative project titled streng thening Domestic Revenue Mobilis ation Project (SDRMP) aimed at modernising the country's tax administration an... Read More


Google may be forced to link to rival search platforms in the UK

Dhaka, June 24 -- Google may soon face new requirements in the UK aimed at providing consumers with more choice over which online search services they use, according to the country's competition watch... Read More


ADB okays $58.6 mln grant, $28.1 mln loan for Rohingyas, host communities

, June 24 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday approved a $58.6 million grant from the Asian Development Fund (ADF) and a $28.1 million concessional loan to provide basic infrastructure and ... Read More


Oil prices tumble after Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire

Dhaka, June 24 -- Oil prices dropped sharply by nearly 5% on Tuesday following the announcement that Israel had agreed to a ceasefire with Iran. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil price... Read More


Ganosamhati Andolon to hold mass rally on July 25 marking July Uprising anniversary

Dhaka, June 24 -- Ganosamhati Andolon's chief coordinator Zonayed Saki on Monday announced that the party will hold a mass rally on July 25 marking the first anniversary of the July Uprising. Speakin... Read More


Locals block railway in Darshana demanding train stoppage, protest lifted on assurance

, June 24 -- Local people blocked railway tracks at Darshana Railway Station in Chuadanga on Tuesday afternoon, demanding stoppages of the Dhaka-bound Sundarban Express and the Khulna-bound Chitra Exp... Read More


New Bhutanese envoy calls on Foreign Secretary

, June 24 -- Highlighting the quality of various Bangladeshi products, Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam on Tuesday hoped that Bangladesh's export to Bhutan would see an increase. He also noted that t... Read More


Bangladesh Bank aims to cut inflation to 5%: Governor

Dhaka, June 24 -- Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Tuesday said the central bank is aiming to bring inflation down to 5 percent, a more ambitious target than the government's official goa... Read More