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Feeder operators may withdraw congestion surcharge Aug 15

A surcharge slapped on Bangladesh's export-import containers by the Chittagong feeder operators is expected to be withdrawn on August 15. Five of the 14 operators imposed congestion surcharge at a rate of US$ 130 on 20-foot container each from June 5 in view of high operational cost due to the rise in turnaround time at the Chitta . . . . . . Read Full Story

ADB cautions against multi-pronged risks facing the economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday warned that if the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) continued to borrow from the state-run banks to foot its import bills, it would adversely affect the country's private sector. "The BPC's borrowing is increasing and it has now reached at US$1.5 billion," ADB's senior economist Rezaul . . . . . . Read Full Story

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ADB cautions against multi-pronged risks facing the economy

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday warned that if the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) co

Feeder operators may withdraw congestion surcharge Aug 15

A surcharge slapped on Bangladesh's export-import containers by the Chittagong feeder operators is e

SKOP observes 24-hour strike

Sramik Karmachari Oikya Parishad (SKOP) observed a 24-hour countrywide dawn to dusk strike Monday to

POLITICS & POLICIES

Noman, Mohiuddin take tough line on Karnaphuli Bridge

CHITTAGONG, July 31: As the belligerent Chittagong City Corporation (CCC) mayor ABM Mohiuddin Chowdh

‘Quit JP if don't have trust in me’

Jatiya Party (JP) chairman HM Ershad Monday asked those who don't have trust in his leadership to qu

14-party combine fails to announce next programme

The Awami League (AL)-led 14-party combine failed Monday to announce the next course of anti-governm

METRO/COUNTRY

BERC fails to play due role to protect consumers' right

Speakers at a meeting Monday said poor regulatory framework and lack of accountable and transparent

Soil fertility declining in 10 southwestern districts

NARAIL, July 31 (UNB): Soil fertility is declining in 10 districts of the country's south-west zone

Scholarships distributed to students

CHANDPUR, July 31 (UNB): Chandpur Zila Samity distributed scholarships among 345 poor but meritoriou

EDITORIAL

Checking duty evasion

The government needs a substantial amount of revenue every year to meet the recurring as well as dev

Pre-polls worries and economy's performance

With the next general polls round the corner, the political atmosphere of the country is hotting up.

Another push for Lebanon truce

The US and UK late last week expressed hopes of getting agreement early this week at the United Nati

VIEWS & OPINIONS

Microsoft fails to release new operating system on set date

Microsoft hedged its bets on the promised release date of its heralded Vista operating system, leavi

UN to give Iran until August 31 to suspend uranium enrichment

THE UN Security Council would consider sanctions against Iran if it does not halt uranium enrichment

India is the 125th happiest country in the world, says study

INDIA is the 125th happiest country in the world, a world map of happiness prepared by a British sci

LETTER TO EDITOR

Teachers’ movement

THE teachers of schools and madrasas are on strike for a long time. For the last few weeks the Centr

Ways to deal with terrorism

THE media coverage has brought home to the people the dangers of allowing the terror problem to go

Rehabilitation of rickshawpullers

AT the present moment, Dhaka city has a number of roads free of rickshaws. It has happened so due to

COMPANIES & FINANCE

Reduction of interest rates on HBFC loans gets a huge response

The reduction of interest rates on house building loans by the House Building Finance Corporation (H

Prime Bank opens 43rd branch at Bishwanath in Sylhet

The 43rd branch of Prime Bank Limited (PBL) was opened at Bishwanath in Sylhet Sunday. Chairman of

ICB reveals net asset values of its two unit funds

The net asset value (NAV) of the ICB AMCL Unit Fund stood at Tk 122.07 on the basis of cost price an

MARKET & COMMODITIES

Oil prices weaker in Asian trade

SINGAPORE, July 31 (AFP): Oil prices were weaker in Asian trade today, extending losses as a tempora

Accountants' role in corporate governance emphasised

Foreign Minister M Morshed Khan said accounting profession is considered one of the fundamental mana

Teesta project benefits 6m farmers directly

NILPHAMARI, July 31: More than six million (60 lakh) farmers are being benefited directly by the irr

SPORTS

Tangail emerge zonal champion

Hosts Tangail DSA emerged Brahmaputra zone champion to reach the final round of the Jubok Phone Nati

Murali spins SA to defeat

Sri Lanka's spinners slowly but surely knocked South Africa over on the final day, securing victory

BOA president approves Bangladesh contingent for SA Games

Bangladesh Olympic Association (BOA) President Lt Gen. Moeen U Ahmed Monday approved the number of p

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