BRICS

Dhaka’s interest to join BRICS: Beijing assures its support

Chinese Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong has appreciated Bangladesh’s interest in joining BRICS and assured of China’s active support. During the 13th round of bilateral political consultations between Bangladesh and... Read more »
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PM Sheikh Hasina’s Diplomatic Trips to New Delhi, Beijing Scheduled for June & July

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to visit New Delhi and Beijing in June and July to strengthen Bangladesh’s ties with Asia’s two leading economic powers. A senior Bangladeshi official informed UNB... Read more »

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BERC Reduces LPG Cylinder Price by Tk30

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a reduction in the price of a 12kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder by Tk30, bringing the new price down to Tk1,363 from the... Read more »
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Ambassador Yao Wen Highlights FTA Benefits for Bangladesh

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Yao Wen, recently emphasized that the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between Dhaka and Beijing could significantly help reduce inflation in Bangladesh by lowering the prices of goods... Read more »
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VAT likely to go up on 13 items – from fruit juice to LED bulbs to home appliances

The government plans to increase the value-added tax (VAT) on more than 13 goods and services, including LED bulbs and tube lights, various juices, mango bars, rolling paper, security services, auction services,... Read more »
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NBR raising source tax on income of univs, other edu institutions

The government plans to increase the source tax on the interest income of educational institutions, including public universities and schools under monthly pay orders (MPOs), as well as the income of the... Read more »
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Minister Sees Big Prospects for Italian Investment in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s bilateral trade with Italy surpassed $3 billion last year, announced Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun. Speaking as the chief guest at Italy’s National Day reception in Dhaka’s Gulshan on June... Read more »
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PM Sheikh Hasina Prioritizes National Progress Amid Global Tensions

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina emphasized today that Bangladesh will collaborate with countries that support its path toward development and prosperity, regardless of international conflicts. “I prioritize the development of my country,” she... Read more »
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Record Remittance in Sight for Bangladesh

Bangladesh is on track to receive a record-high remittance in May, thanks largely to the depreciation of the local currency against the US dollar, central bankers say, expressing optimism despite concerns over... Read more »
Migrants

Fake Demand Letters and High Airfares Plague Migrants

An investigation committee will be established to probe the distress faced by migrants heading to Malaysia, with measures to be taken against those responsible, announced Shafiqur Rahman Chowdhury, the state minister of... Read more »