The government today approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from …
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European stock markets rose, oil prices dipped and the dollar steadied Friday as investors awaited a key US jobs report for clues on the outlook for interest rates in the world’s biggest economy. Oil priced have seen volatile movements this week on wavering optimism over whether a deal will be …
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The government today approved a proposal to purchase one liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from Aramco Trading Singapore Pte. Ltd. under the government-to-government (G2G) arrangement through the direct procurement method. The approval came at the 8th meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase for the fiscal year 2026-27, held …
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Alliance Knit Composite Ltd (AKCL), an export-oriented garment factory in Ashulia, has laid off 565 workers, citing a severe business downturn driven by both global and domestic factors. The decision was announced in a notice issued by the factory’s Human Resources and Administration Department on August 6. According to the …
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Bangladesh received US$602 million in workers’ remittances during the first five days of August, marking an 83.7 percent increase compared with US$328 million received during the corresponding period of August last year. According to the latest data, expatriate Bangladeshis sent US$196 million in remittances on August 4-5 alone. Overall, remittance …
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Global stock markets diverged on Thursday as investors assessed the latest corporate earnings with tech firms back under pressure, while awaiting developments over a potential US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices edged higher as investors sought confirmation that a deal was progressing. London, Paris and Frankfurt …
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The National Board of Revenue has extended the tax exemption facility till 2036 to the private sector power generation companies which will go into commercial operation between June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025. The income tax wing of the revenue board on Tuesday issued a gazette notification in this …
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The government today approved a purchase proposal of two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from BP Singapore Pte Ltd at a combined cost of more than Taka 1,850 crore, including advance income tax, amid continued efforts to ensure uninterrupted gas supply. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee …
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