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Major coal supply scam in Matarbari: Minimal repercussions for Meghna-Aditya Birla JV

A joint venture between Unique Cement Industries Limited (UCIL), a sister concern of Meghna Group, and Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Global Trading (Singapore) Pte....

BPC proposes Tk 112 per litre of Jet-A1 Fuel for local carriers, $0.74 for international flights

State-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has proposed a price increase for Jet-A1 fuel, setting it at Tk 112 per litre for local carriers. The proposed...

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Major coal supply scam in Matarbari: Minimal repercussions for Meghna-Aditya Birla JV

A joint venture between Unique Cement Industries Limited (UCIL), a sister concern of Meghna Group, and Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Global Trading (Singapore) Pte....

BCPCL selects for ESQR’s Quality Choice Prize 2025

Bangladesh-China Power Company (Pvt.) Limited has been selected to receive the prestigious Quality Choice Prize 2025, awarded by the European Society for Quality Research...

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Australia to issue visas for Bangladeshis from Dhaka

Australian Home Minister Tony Burke called Bangladesh Home Adviser Lt Gen (Retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury by phone on Thursday to inform him that Australia...

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IFRS to facilitate easy finance, investment, and capacity development: DCCI President

The adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs will strengthen access to finance and investment, boost global competitiveness, and reduce the risks...

Bangladesh requires $951m for foodgrain, fertiliser imports by June 2025

Bangladesh will need $951 million by June 2025 to cover payments for foodgrain and fertiliser imports, ensuring the country's food security. Three key ministries—the Ministry...

BCI seeks 2.5pc cut in corporate tax

The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries has proposed that the National Board of Revenue (NBR) cut corporate tax by 2.5 percentage points to 20 percent...

Bangladesh to launch school feeding programme for 31m students

The Bangladesh government is set to introduce a new school feeding programme, providing nutritious meals five days a week to 31 million primary school...

Challenges ahead, but opportunities even greater: Commerce Adviser

While Bangladesh faces several challenges in trade and business post-LDC graduation, Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin believes that the opportunities far outweigh these challenges, urging...

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During the first half of Ramadan this year, expatriates have sent over Tk 900 crore remittances through bKash. This substantial volume reflects their growing preference...

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