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One after another natural calamity has affected the mango production this season. Although mangoes are expected to be available from the third week of the month (May), the presence of mangoes in the market has already been noticed. Mango growers have already started harvesting mangoes from the ...
The authorities concerned could not yet determine boundaries of 26 canals inside the city even in one year of taking charge. It is informed that following completion of Bangladesh Army's responsibility of demarking the boundaries eviction activities will begin in full swing. Dhaka North Cit...
Soybean oil is not available in the market even after three days of adjusting the new prices of soybean and palm oil on Thursday (May 05). Experts opined that it is important to find out the real cause of edible oil's disappearance. In the last one year, the country had imported about...
Although the schedule and fare of Hajj flights have been fixed, other activities have not been completed yet. Hajj agencies are skeptical about whether Hajj flights will be launched at the right time, especially since the Hajj package has not been announced. This year (2022) Hajj will be held o...
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A recent study found that new tobacco products like e-cigarette’s liquid contain toxic substances that can cause inflammation across multiple organ systems also increasing the risks of brain damage. In April this year, the scientific journal eLife published a study on mice that indicated ...
Tax exemptions in various sectors, including projects, have become a culture that is hindering the growth of revenue collection. The tax ratio of the country's gross domestic product or GDP is very low. In such a reality, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) wants to curb tax evasion in...
Lucky Dockyard at Keraniganj is passing a busy time with launches being repaired to transport homebound people for Eid. In some places, painting work is going on, while in others, welding.A launch operated on Dhaka- Bhola route is docked at the dockyard and is being made brand new through diffe...
On the second day of sales of Eid advance train tickets, the queue of passengers at the Kamalapur railway station became longer compared to on Sunday. Most of the passengers sought advance tickets one or two days prior to the beginning of the Eid festival holidays. During a visit to the la...
The global economic and political crisis has become a boon for Bangladesh. Inspired by the rising trend in receiving orders for ready-made garments or RMG, many businessmen predict earning record (34+ billion) foreign exchange alone from RMG this year.Many buyers of readymade garments are takin...
Hajj agreement with the Saudi Government is likely to be inked this week. Following the approval, the previous registrants will get priority to perform hajj but their cost to perform hajj is likely to go up. Of the 54000 registered, about 10,000 pilgrims will be excluded as they are over 65 yea...
The aviation industry in Bangladesh is facing another major obstacle to its growth as the government has raised jet fuel prices. The only way to survive is to get subsidies from the government, businessmen involved in the aviation industry said.This has come as a huge setback for the industry at a t...
The government is taking steps to increase the food stock although there is adequate stock of food grains. But the government may face difficulties to store excessive stock of food grains. Rice stocks have increased at the government level in the country. Stocks have more than tripled compared ...
As the income of common people does not increase in proportion to the increase in the price of daily commodities, the amount of nutrition for low-income people is decreasing.According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, the rate of increase in the price of goods is higher than the income.Economi...
As a part of the communication development programme, the government has taken initiatives to modernise 36 river ports of the country. Work is underway at several riverports including Chilmari port, in Kurigram district. If the river ports are modernised, there will be a revolutio...
Inoperative scanners at the cargo village at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport are again creating a backlog of cargo. This has been an alarming situation for the exports as these scanners have been damaged for the fourth time in the last seven months. As these cargo scanners are damag...
Hundreds of people were seen waiting infront of the TCB trucks at many places in the wee hours of Sunday as the first phase of TCB sale started yesterday. The TCB sale has been started with a view to comforting the poor people providing essentials at a lower price.People, who got products after wait...
Due to insufficient dope testing facilities in the capital and other government hospitals, applicants seeking driving license and public services jobs are facing immense difficulties.Dope testing has been made mandatory for government job applicants as well as for those seeking driving license. The ...
The country’s edible oil market has been in turmoil for the past few weeks with prices rising sharply by 25 percent, mainly for unscrupulous traders creating an artificial crisis, hoarding oil ahead of the upcoming Ramadan.The price of soybean was increased by Tk 7 per liter and bottled oil by...
Obligation of RT-PCR for coronavirus test to enter Bangladesh has been relaxed. The government has lifted the obligation of PCR test for those who have already taken full dose of coronavirus vaccine. The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangaldesh (CAAB) confirmed this in a circular on Tuesday....
Lack of skilled manpower and capacity for diversification of jute goods are putting a promising earning sector of the country in global competition backward. Despite huge potential, depending only on the jute sacks and raw jute export, the country could not utilize the golden fiber. Jute Divers...
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