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Holy Shab-e-Qadr today
Soon the situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts will be calm: Obaidul Quader
KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB
Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family
Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation
Food inflation exceeds 12.5%
Dhaka, Nov 7: Although various initiatives have been taken to reduce inflation, its reflection is not seen in the market. Prices of almost all products are increasing. Common people are struggling to pay for food. Common people's income is not increasing in line with inflation. According to the government, the food inflation rate in the country has increased to 12.56 percent. Which was 8.50 percent at this time last year. It was at 12.37 percent in September (last month).
LPG prices go up once again
Own correspondent, Dhaka, 3 November 2023: The price of 12 kg LPG gas has been increased from Tk 1,363 to Tk 1,381 at the consumer level. The new prices are effective from Thursday. Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission announced the new price in a press conference.
We should not depend on hard currency: PM
Dhaka, Nov 2: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that the cards in use in the country are managed and controlled internationally. Even if there is a hostile environment internationally, we have introduced this card in our own currency so that our economy can continue to function. It will be under our control. Dependency will be cut. In particular, we do not have to depend on the hard currency.
Bangladesh's per capita debt Tk 40,216: Finance Minister
Dhaka, Nov 1: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said that the per capita debt of the people of the country is 364.85 US dollars (Tk 40,216 in Bangladeshi currency, calculating USD 1=Tk 110.23).
Sheikh Hasina wants duty-free entry of Bangladeshi products in Belgium and Luxembourg till 2032
Dhaka, Oct 27: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has urged Belgium and Luxembourg to continue duty- and quota-free access to Bangladeshi products in the markets of the two countries till 2032 under the EBA (Everything But Arms) scheme.
Prime Minister seeks GSP facility from EU after Bangladesh's transition from LDC
Dhaka, Oct 26: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has called on the European Union (EU) to grant GSP+ facilities to Bangladesh to support its development after its transition from LDC in 2026.
Tk 13,750 cr comes in remittance in 20 days
Dhaka, Oct 23: In the first 20 days of October, expatriates sent Tk 125 crore 70 thousand dollars in remittance through banking channels, which is Tk 13,750 crore 77 lakh in in Bangladeshi currency (USD 1 = Tk 110). The average daily remittance inflow is 6 crore 25 lakh US dollars or about Tk 688 crore.
Bangladesh's economy on right track: IMF
Dhaka, Oct 14: Citing various steps taken by the government to address macroeconomic challenges, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Bangladesh's economy is on the right track.
Ban on buying and selling hilsa for 22 days from midnight
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 11 October 2023: Hilsa collection will be stopped across the country for 22 days from the midnight of Buba. During this time, hilsa marketing, buying and selling, transportation, storage and exchange will be prohibited. VGF will provide food assistance to fishermen who refrain from hilsa harvesting.
South Korea wants to be a partner in infrastructure development of Bangladesh
Dhaka, Oct 11: South Korea wants to be an important partner in Bangladesh's infrastructure development like ready-made garments (RMG) sector. However, in the two journeys (underdeveloped to developing countries) Bangladesh faces immense opportunities as well as challenges. Park Young-sik, the South Korean ambassador to Dhaka, said these things in a seminar at Hotel Intercontinental in the capital on Tuesday.
China's BRI in Bangladesh: Unveiling debt-trap diplomacy and geopolitical implications
Dhaka, Oct 10: China has been increasing its engagement with Bangladesh, especially in the past decade, as it tries to make a success of its flagship programme – the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). In its hegemonic and expansionist design in Asia and beyond, the BRI is a key tool, and countries like Bangladesh are a pawn in its game for Great Power status.
Apprehension about the export of hilsa to India, demand to extend the time
Own correspondent, Dhaka, 7 October 2023: On the occasion of Durga Puja, only 600 metric tons of 440 kg of hilsa were exported to India through Benapole port in the last 9 days. A total of 3 thousand 950 metric tons of hilsa is expected to be exported through various ports in India during this year's Durga Puja. These hilsa can be exported to India till October 11.
Price of 12 kg LPG increased by Tk 79
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, 2 October 2023: The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at the consumer level in the country has increased again within a month. This time the price of 12 kg cylinder has been increased by 79 taka to 1 thousand 363 taka.
Lowest remittance in 41 months comes in September
Dhaka, Oct 2: There has been a major collapse in expatriate income or remittances in the recently concluded September month. In this month, Bangladeshi expatriates sent foreign currency remittances equivalent to only 134 crore dollars through legal channels and banks. This number of expatriate income of the country is the lowest in 41 months. Earlier in April 2020, remittances were less than this. USD 109 crore came in one month.
Mexico wants to export halal meat to Bangladesh
Mexico City, Sept 29: Apart from the export of halal meat to Bangladesh, the businessmen of Mexico emphasized on increasing the communication between the businessmen for the expansion of business and trade between the two countries. They expressed this interest in a seminar jointly organized by Bangladesh Embassy and Ibero Americana University in Mexico City on Thursday.