The number of electricity connections has been increasing rapidly due to easy and flexible connection system, introduced by the ministry, according to officials familiar with the process.
Read More »BB-BSEC row reins in stocks’ growth spurts
The stock market’s recent growth spurt slowed last week as the tension between the central bank and the stock market regulator over some policy issues has rattled investors.
Read More »Ctg port sees better turnaround times
In a rare development, Chattogram port has been able to allow container ships to berth faster upon arrival over the past 40 days, enabling brisk delivery of imports.
Read More »Bangladesh Bank instructs banks to reappoint employees laid off during pandemic
Central bank seeks details of all employees who were dismissed or forced to resign after March 2020
Read More »New Passenger Terminal Building at Petrapole boost trade and connectivity
In a major boost to modernisation of border infrastructure and to further strengthen India’s connectivity with Bangladesh, a new Passenger Terminal Building was inaugurated at Integrated Check Post (ICP) Petrapole on Friday (Sept 17).
Read More »Lentil prices may be fixed
The government is considering fixing the prices of lentil to rein in soaring prices of the key essential in the kitchen market, officials said.
Read More »Commerce minister seeks support to LDCs for 12 more years
Commerce minister Tipu Munshi has urged all parties to support a 12-year extension proposal by the LDC Group in the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
Read More »Cap on mobile phone imports for personal use
The Bangladesh Teleco-mmunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has set the limit on the import of mobile phones through air routes for personal use.
Read More »Quarterly GDP growth data from next fiscal year
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) is going to publish the gross domestic product (GDP) growth data every quarter from the next fiscal year.
Read More »3,313 bankers quit in 19 months
Bangladesh Bank not satisfied with the bankers’ response and will continue investigations
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