A Chinese delegation from the Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road Industry and Commerce Association expressed their interest in investing in EPZs and BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ). The 13-member delegation led by Jinshan Xu, one of the senior members of the association and Chairman of QUNFENG Intelligent Machinery Co. Ltd., expressed this
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BNP doing politics over Khaleda Zia’s illness: Quader
Awami League (AL) General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said BNP is doing politics over the illness of Begum Khaleda Zia. “BNP leaders are spreading falsehood over the health condition of Begum Khaleda Zia. They are making confusion among the people through spreading propaganda about her
JP, independent MPs allege widespread corruption in education system
The opposition Jatiya Party (JP) and independent MPs on Sunday raised allegations of widespread corruption in the education system in parliament. They said that there are various irregularities, corruption and discrimination in the education system. "The level of corruption in education sector cannot be expressed in words. Nothing happens without money. For
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has a plan to expand
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has a plan to expand its fleet to 47 aircraft by 2034, adding 32 new planes to enhance its competitiveness in the regional aviation market, the carrier's new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jahid Islam Bhuiyan, announced. "Biman will have a fleet of 47 aircraft by 2034.
University teachers to go on strike from today
Teachers of public universities across the country including Dhaka University will go on indefinite work abstention demanding their exclusion from the universal pension scheme, terming it 'discriminatory'. The Federation of Bangladesh University Teachers' Association made the announcement at a press conference at the main gate of Arts Faculty of Dhaka University
Indian railway network through Bangladesh would be suicidal: Fakhrul
Stating that the 10 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with India during Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to New Delhi are just a 'new version of slavery', BNP on Sunday demanded the government to make public immediately all the agreements signed with the neighbouring country. The party also expressed concern that
China now 4th largest source of foreign loans in Bangladesh
China has emerged as a major source of funding for Bangladesh's infrastructure projects, becoming the country's fourth-largest lender. Following President Xi Jinping's 2016 visit, during which he pledged nearly $20 billion in loan assistance, Chinese loans have surged, exceeding $1 billion annually in recent years. While these loans offer competitive interest
Arafat for pledge to ensure honesty in disclosing information
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Mohammad Ali Arafat on Sunday put emphasis on making a vow to ensure honesty in disclosing information to establish peace in society. “Existence of differences of opinion is a beauty of society and democracy. We all must agree on disclosing the true and correct information,”
Union Parishad residents can pay holding tax through bKash
Dwellers of 62 union parishads of Dhaka district now can pay holding tax through bKash using their unique ID from anywhere, anytime conveniently. They can also download the environment-friendly digital tax receipt after paying holding tax through bKash app. With this convenience, customers can pay holding tax through bKash app by
JS passes Tk 7,97,000cr budget targeting GDP growth at 6.75pc
The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Sunday passed the Taka 7,97,000 crore national budget for FY25 with a prime focus on maintaining economic stability and augmenting steps to materialise the government's "Smart Bangladesh" vision. Despite the global volatile condition and adversities, the budget for the next fiscal eyed a 6.75 percent GDP growth