ASEAN urged to increase imports from Bangladesh
ASEAN diplomats recently visited ICC Bangladesh and held a meeting with its president Mahbubur Rahman and vice-presidents AK Azad and Naser Ezaz Bijoy...
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Government slashes import duties on fresh fruits
To keep the prices of fresh fruits within the people鈥檚 purchasing capacity during the holy month of Ramadan, the government issued two new notifications on March 16, slashing import duties on fresh fruit in the public interest...
BUFT hosts fusion of tradition, contemporary fashion
BGMEA University of Fashion and Technology has recently hosted a two-day fashion exhibition titled Sculpted Elegance on its campus in Dhaka...
Teachers under MPO postpone strike till Eid-ul-Azha
The protesting non-government teachers under the Monthly Payment Order scheme on Thursday postponed their ongoing strike on the 23rd day till the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha...
Fruit imports in Bangladesh decline
Fresh fruits imports have been witnessing a declining trend for the past few years, according to the traders, mostly due to raising various types of duties, depreciation of taka against US dollar and inflationary pressure which impacted the living costs...
Bangladesh decides to import two cargos of LNG
The advisory committee of the government purchase in a meeting on Wednesday approved two proposals for importing two cargos of liquefied natural gas...
MPO benefits for non-govt teachers to increase from Eid-ul-Azha
The immediate past adviser for education ministry, Professor Wahiduudin Mahmud, on Wednesday said that benefits for the non-government teachers under the Monthly Payment Order system would be increased...
Dates import, consumption surge sharply
Dates have always been a special item for Iftar during the Ramadan in Bangladesh. However, in recent years, the fruit has advanced beyond just a Ramadan delicacy to become a common part of daily consumption...
Date prices drop with huge import
Consumers have expressed satisfaction over the declining prices of dates, following an import volume that has doubled compared to market demand ahead of Ramadan...
China keen to import Hilsa
Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has expressed interest in importing 1,000 tonnes of Hilsa from Bangladesh...
Dhaka Bank, UCBD sign deal to empower students
Dhaka Bank PLC and Universal College Bangladesh have signed an agreement to empower students, said a press release...
Attack on bookstall: Revisiting the Taslima Nasrin affair
IN 2009-2010, I was on research leave from the University of Dhaka to do a postdoctoral stint at the University of Heidelberg, Germany. I was going to work on a project titled 鈥楩rom Rokeya to Taslima: Trends in Muslim Feminism in South Asia鈥� 鈥� a topic related to my doctoral research completed at the University of Portsmouth, UK, in 2007 under the supervision of...
Single window system streamlines export, import activities
The Bangladesh Single Window system (BSW), launched on January 2, has significantly facilitated the country鈥檚 export-import activities by reducing time and costs, according to a statement from the National Board of Revenue issued on Wednesday...
Symposium on spectrum management begins at BTRC
A three-day international symposium on spectrum management under the auspices of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission began on Tuesday...
DU-PDF introduces new committee for 2025
The Physically-Challenged Development Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people with disabilities, on Monday announced its new 21-member executive committee for the Dhaka University unit (DUPDF)...
JAAGO Women Scholarship Programme celebrates empowerment through education
The JAAGO Women Scholarship Programme hosted an event titled Bridging Futures: JAAGO Women Scholars Connect at the Crowne Plaza Hotel of Gulshan in Dhaka on Monday...
Trump鈥檚 protectionist power play
US聽PRESIDENT Donald Trump announced 25 per cent tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium imports聽on February 10, doubling down on his protectionist agenda to 鈥榖oost鈥� the US economy through import taxes, a move that could disrupt trade with key partners. Set to take effect on March 4, the tariffs will impact the 25 million tonnes of steel the US imports...
Bangladesh鈥檚 reliance on Gulf nations under threat
OVER 10 million Bangladeshi migrant workers send home an estimated $22 billion in remittances annually, making it the country鈥檚 second-largest source of foreign exchange after garment exports. More than 60 per cent of this originates from the Middle East, with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait leading the way. At the same time...
Exercise for cognitive enhancement
IN TODAY鈥橲 fast-paced, sedentary world, we are all aware of the importance of regular exercise for physical health. From heart function to muscle tone, exercise is a fundamental pillar of a strong, well-functioning body. However, fewer people recognise its crucial role in boosting brain power. Regular physical activity significantly enhances cognitive abilities...
Bangladesh imports 5,500MTs molasses from Pakistan
For the first time, Bangladesh has imported molasses from Pakistan through Mongla Port...
Managing today鈥檚 museums
MUSEUMS are establishments where representative objects of cultural and historical importance of a nation are showcased for the public. As we go deep into the genesis of the word 鈥榤useum鈥�, we learn that it is derived from the word 鈥榤use鈥� in English adopted into its vocabulary from the Greek word 鈥榤ousa鈥�, meaning 鈥榤use鈥� or 鈥榯hink deeply鈥� over...
Empowering rural women entrepreneurs
RURAL women in Bangladesh play a crucial role in the economy by running small businesses that do tailoring, poultry farming, dairy production and handicrafts. However, one of their biggest challenges is a lack of financial literacy 鈥� many struggle with managing money, securing loans, and making wise investment decisions. They often struggle to grow...
Textile millers in Bangladesh for banning yarn import thru land ports
The country鈥檚 textile sector businesses have requested finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed to impose a ban on yarn imports using the customs houses of all land ports in the interest of the country鈥檚 textile sector...
Beximco incurs losses amid banking crisis, factory halt
The Bangladesh Export Import Company Limited incurred a loss of Tk 243 crore in the second quarter (October-December) of the financial year 2024-25, losing Tk 2.58 per share....
Sri Lanka ends ban on vehicle imports
Sri Lanka announced the lifting of a five-year ban on vehicle imports Tuesday as the country showed further signs of emerging from its worst economic meltdown...
External trade cost high
The cost of import and export in Bangladesh is significantly higher than India, Malaysia, Vietnam and Singapore due to inefficient customs clearance and uncompetitive logistics services.
FBCCI sees big potential in importing fruits from Pakistan
Bangladeshi importers and businessmen see big opportunities and potentials in importing dates, oranges, other fruits and agricultural products from Pakistan to meet the demand throughout the year, including during the holy month of Ramadan...
Fellowship launched for high school dropout girls
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship, aimed at empowering adolescent girls who dropped out of secondary school, was launched on Tuesday under Brac鈥檚 Medhabikash programme, according to a press release on Tuesday...
Govt exploring multiple sources for rice import
Interim government鈥檚 food adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that the government was prioritising trade over politics, welcoming imports from neighbouring countries like India, Myanmar, and Pakistan due to their proximity and lower costs...
