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Apparel and textile investors in the export processing zones (EPZs) have sought immediate government intervention to resolve growing ambiguities over recent customs directives, warning that sudden regulatory changes could disrupt production, trigger factory shutdowns and jeopardise millions of dollars in export orders
Preliminary tests confirmed the gold paste was 24-carat and found it concealed in cloth sewn into the two passengers’ jeans and underwear, according to Dhaka Customs House.
The appointment of managing directors (MDs)-cum-chief executive officers (CEOs) to two state-owned banks (SoBs) with just a single precedent in the country's history in 2004, has caused many an eyebrow to raise. In the previous 2004 case too, it was the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) that set t
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The first round of Bangladesh-Malaysia FTA (free trade agreement) negotiations covered trade in goods and services, rules of origin, customs procedures, digital trade, and sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures
It is unfortunate that a democratically elected government is prioritising the enhancement of pays and perks of privileged class in the administrative machinery and politics while neglecting to spend the funds allocated for development. This is happening at a time when private investors are hesitan
A wave of so-called “Gen Z” protests has swept across European countries including France, Italy, Belgium and Albania, driven by grievances including the cost of living, the poor state of schools and perceived corruption. In Serbia student-led demonstrations helped topple the country’s long-time leader in an election, while further demonstrations are planned in Germany this
Opener Shadman Islam was left stranded on 99 as bad light brought a premature end to the opening day of the first Test against West Indies, with Bangladesh firmly
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Bangladesh is approaching a defining economic transition. The country is scheduled to graduate from Least Developed Country (LDC) status on November 24 2026, though discussions continue over the transition period. The bigger question, however, is not simply whether Bangladesh will graduate. It is w
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam lasted only 14 balls on the second morning of the first Test against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday. It was a disappointing end for a batter who had shown considerable patience and perseverance on the opening day, negotiating a surface that was not conducive to fluent batting.
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
Villa Vie Residences did not immediately respond to questions. The Odyssey can house 650 people but its rooms, including "villa suites" that cost $440,000,
Banking reform is often associated with new regulations, sophisticated software and complex financial models. Yet a reform's success depends on how people make decisions, share information, and respond to emerging risks. This is particularly true of the transition to the expected credit loss (ECL)
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
The US dollar exchange rate in the inter-bank market rose to nearly Tk 124 today as banks faced mounting pressure to settle letters of credit (LCs) for oil and gas imports
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New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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