Jalil sued on tax
evasion charges
A Dhaka court on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of Awami League lawmaker Abdul Jalil in a tax evasion case. Dhaka metropolitan senior special judge ANM Bashir Ullah ordered his arrest about 4:30pm after the National Board of Revenue filed the case about 2:30pm accusing Jalil of evading Tk 4 lakh in income tax and hiding income of Tk 54 lakh...[ + ]
MEETING WITH OIL-GAS BODY
JS panel rejects demand
for ban on mineral
export for 50 yrs
A parliamentary panel on Thursday ruled out a civic group proposal seeking a ban on the export of mineral resources, including gas and coal, for 50 years. Leaders of the national committee to protect oil, gas, mineral resources, power and ports put forth the suggestion in a form of ‘draft law’ at a meeting of the parliamentary standing committee on the power, energy and mineral resources ministry asking the committee to enact a law to this effect...[ + ]
BNP council session
on Dec 8
The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday announced to hold its national council session on December 8. The national standing committee of the party at a meeting at night also formed the council session preparation committee, headed by the party chairperson, Khaleda Zia, also a former prime minister...[ + ]
New office timing comes
into force on Sunday
The government on Thursday made the new timing for non-government offices, banks and other financial institutions in the capital effective from Sunday. The cabinet on Monday approved the new timing for such offices and institutions to reduce traffic congestion. The cabinet also decided that the daylight saving time would continue for an indefinite period...[ + ]
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Hasina, Khaleda to vow to fight poverty together
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HC asks govt to explain legality of Zia Orphange Trust case against Khaleda, son
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Majority of Nobel jury objected to Obama prize
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Defence points out inconsistent depositions of seven witnesses
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Establishment ministry examines complaints of irregularity
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Food situation shaky despite tripling of food production
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Arctic ice cap to disappear in 20-30 years
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Carbon emissions must peak by 2015: climate scientist
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Pinak talks use of Ashuganj port with Shahjahan
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BSF kills two Bangladeshis
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119th death anniv of Lalon today
Body to decide supports for textile sector
The finance ministry Thursday formed a committee to give recommendations to safeguard the country’s textile sector from the aftermath of global financial recession. Former finance minister M Syeduzzaman will lead the nine-member committee that has been asked to place its suggestions in a month, said a finance ministry order...[ + ]
Plastic makers closely watch apparel exports
Country’s plastic manufacturers and exporters are keeping a watchful eye on garment exports, as apparel industries consume huge plastic materials. However, they are satisfied because most sub-sectors of the plastic industry are still doing well...[ + ]
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Govt to bring dynamism in economy: minister
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Economy shows mixed trend
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Rupali Life to sponsor mutual fund
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NCCB to launch merchant banking operation
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Country’s cell phone users hit 5 crore
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Dhaka stocks finish week down
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Italian traders urged to invest in Bangladesh
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World stocks cheer upbeat earnings news
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Beximco Pharma approves convertible offer
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Asian outlook clouded by fragile global recovery: ADB
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Asian Q3 investor confidence highest in two years: ING
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‘Restrained’ recovery seen in US
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Philippines overseas remittances keep rising
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StanChart re-launches priority banking centre at Dhanmondi
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BRAC Bank supports Asiatic Society of Bangladesh
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Mutual Trust Bank trains officers
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