No tax on wheat imports
In this regard, NBR`s Income Tax Wing published a gazette notification on December 9 after it found that traders had been importing common varieties of wheat, but declaring the item as ‘durum wheat’, to avoid the 5 percent AIT applicable for common wheat import. ‘Durum wheat’ – an upgraded type of the grain – had been enjoying zero-duty benefits on its import.21:54 15 December 2020
Malnutrition due to Covid-19 crisis can kill 168,000 children over next 2 years
Dhaka (Dec 15, 2020): The Covid-19 crisis has put the world on the brink of a nutrition crisis, the pandemic-related malnutrition can kill around 168 children over the next two years, a cording to a study reports of Save the Children.20:48 15 December 2020
BB to appoint 19 assistant directors
The candidates will also need to have at least two first class/division in SSC and higher level. Having any third division in educational life will not be considered.19:36 15 December 2020
Nation set to celebrate Victory Day tomorrow
Dhaka (Dec 14, 2020): The nation is all set to celebrate the 50th Victory Day tomorrow, the most precious day of Bangalee people, as the country was liberated from Pakistani occupation forces through a nine-month-long bloodstained War of Liberation in 1971.19:22 15 December 2020
India, Bangladesh to secure ‘chicken’s neck’ with rail service after 55yrs
The move will not only boost India-Bangladesh ties but will also open up connectivity for New Delhi with the north-eastern part and other bordering countries while reducing emerging vulnerabilities, especially at a time when China is making steady inroads in the region through its much hyped Belt and Road Initiative.18:53 15 December 2020
Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost
Dhaka (Dec 15, 2020): The Electoral College formally chose Joe Biden on Monday as the nation’s next president, giving him a solid electoral majority of 306 votes and confirming his victory in last month’s election.18:31 15 December 2020
Profit-booking pushes stocks down
The market opened positive in tandem with the fourth consecutive session of rally but entered the red zone in mid-session as the risk-averse investors opted for booking profits.18:23 15 December 2020
What to do when low-for-long interest rates are lower and for longer
Central banks have played a pivotal role in easing financial conditions in response to the COVID-19 shock, and helped avert a catastrophic downturn. However, their work is far from done. Yet more monetary stimulus will be needed to support economic recovery, and central banks are implementing innovative new strategies to provide it.18:00 15 December 2020
PM greets people on Victory Day
Dhaka (Dec 15, 2020): Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a voice message has extended her greetings to the people of the country on the eve of the Victory Day and urged them to celebrate the occasion following proper health guidelines due to the fresh surge of coronavirus.17:21 15 December 2020
Stocks open higher
The benchmark DSEX index gained over 32 points or 0.63 percent at 5,179 while the DSES index was up over 11 points or 0.93 percent at 1,203 and blue-chip DS30 index added over 10 points or 0.59 percent at 1,823.16:47 15 December 2020
Premier Bank launches Islamic banking window service
The Premier Bank Limited has successfully inaugurated its Shariah-based Islami Banking window service — Premier Bank Tijarah — at another four branches through a virtual platform recently.
This adds to the
03:15 15 December 2020
Community Bank Bangladesh holds 19th board meeting
Community Bank Bangladesh Limited held its 19th board meeting at the Police Headquarters in Dhaka on Monday.
The meeting was chaired by Dr Benazir Ahmed, Inspector General of Police and chairman
03:05 15 December 2020
With sudden cold wave, demand for winter clothes skyrockets
With increased demand, many street vendors were seen selling winter clothes as well as blankets in front of Baitul Mukarram mosque02:21 15 December 2020
Second Covid wave to prolong economic downtrend: ICCB
Like most other emerging economies, Bangladesh will also be affected and will have to tackle a number of key issues in order to achieve the desired GDP growth.02:07 15 December 2020
5-member committee formed to train state-owned bank directors
The committee aims to make better boards that can avoid financial mishaps in state-owned financial institutions.01:58 15 December 2020
Healthcare facilities without water put 2bn people at Covid-19 risk: WHO, UNICEF
Dhaka (Dec 14, 2020): Around 1.8 billion people are at heightened risk of Covid-19 and other diseases because they use or work in health care facilities without basic water services, warn WHO and UNICEF on Monday.00:47 15 December 2020
Google services face outage
The Google services including Gmail, Google Drive and YouTube, are facing glitches in the country from Monday afternoon. Media reports across the world also cited similar problems.00:32 15 December 2020
Court issues stay order on use of facebook.com.bd domain
On November 22, the case was filed by Facebook after A1 Software Ltd had announced to sell the domain for a whopping $6 million.23:34 14 December 2020
Ambulances, van handed over to Bangladesh Red Crescent by IFRC
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has handed over four new ambulances and a Covid-19 sample collection van to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS)
23:28 14 December 2020
Another bomb weighing 250kg found at Shahjalal Airport
Dhaka (Dec 14, 2020): Another bomb weighing 250kgs, believed to be dropped during War of Liberation in 19 71, was found at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Monday.23:07 14 December 2020
Shyam Sunder Sikder new BTRC Chairman
Former senior secretary Shyam Sunder Sikder has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) for the next three years.
The Ministry of Public Administration issued
23:06 14 December 2020
Up to 40% off on Walton computer items on Victory Day
Walton has announced a special discount on desktops, laptops and other computer items on the occasion of Victory Day.
Customers will enjoy up to 40% discount on purchasing various IT products
23:02 14 December 2020
Stocks extend rally amid volatility, profit-booking
After opening higher in the morning, the key index entered the red territory in around mid-session on profit-booking sell-off before ending green.22:47 14 December 2020
Covid-19: 37 more die, 1,799 infected in last 24hrs
Dhaka (Dec 14, 2020): The deadly coronavirus claimed 37 more lives and infected 1,799 people at different parts across the country during the last 24 hours ending 8:00am on Monday.22:01 14 December 2020
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