Call for citizens’ movement against
WB immunity bill
Political, economic interests in peril,
observe civil society groups
A government move to grant legal immunity to the World Bank is detrimental to the political and economic interests of the country and the citizens believing in national sovereignty and uninterrupted economic growth should, therefore, put up serious resistance against the move...[ + ]
Apparel export growth
to US belies post-MFA setback fears
Belying the fears of fall in sales, Bangladesh’s garment exports to the US market in the first quarter saw a sharp rise in the most sensitive cotton categories despite stiff competition from cheaper exports from China...[ + ]
Cabinet to approve
new pay scale on Monday: Saifur
IMF to release next chunk of PRGF loan soon
The government is firm on implementing the new pay scale for public servants despite lending agencies warning about adverse impact on the economy, said the finance and planning minister, M Saifur Rahman...[ + ]
Hasina seeks judicial probe into
extra-judicial killings
The Awami League president, Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday demanded judicial inquiry into all extra-judicial killings...[ + ]
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Give PRSP a human face, MPs demand
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HC rule on govt over formation of human rights commission
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$50b more asked for US military operations
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Kenyan police probe 69 Bangladeshis for links to terrorism
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Reforms in criminal laws on drawing board
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New Delhi not cooperative in water issues, says minister
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Three more killed in ‘crossfire’
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Bangladesh to continue peacekeeping missions: FM
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9 US troops, 100 guerrillas killed in Iraq
Industries seek end to gas crisis
Persisting gas crisis, caused by low pressure in grid, is badly hampering production in several hundred industrial units around the capital city, industry sources said. Supply authorities said they have the capacity to feed the industrial units spanning around the city, but the old and narrow pipeline fails to deliver the gas at required pressure...[ + ]
DCCI wants govt measures for
export diversification
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to take immediate measures for diversifying exports to reduce country’s dependence on a single product — readymade garment...[
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DBBL managers’ meeting held
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AB Bank signs deal with Business Automation
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BRAC Bank to introduce ATM service
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City Bank, SEDF sign deal
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China cotton imports up
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Crystal Touch opens new showroom
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US invokes safeguards against China clothing
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China threatens to retaliate
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China, Russia sign $1.3b real estate deal
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Africa trade bloc sees customs union in 5 years
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Euro zone ministers fret over economic downturn
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US bidder says too much control on S’pore casino design
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Japan hails Lamy as new WTO chief
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Snow renews pressure on China for forex peg
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