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Last minute Eid shopping reaches frenzy in city

Mizanur Rahman

As the greatest Muslim festival, Eid-ul-Fitr, nears, shopping malls and markets in the capital are witnessing huge rush of buyers both rich and poor amid the last moment Eid shopping.Taking advantage of this opportunity, many unscrupulous traders are selling low-quality fabrics, ready-made garments and fake Indian clothes at high prices and making extra profits.Only a ...

bKash facilitates financial access, uplifting communities across BD

Mizanur Rahman

From the remotest villages to the metropolitan areas, bKash is available at every corner of the country. Over the past 14 years, it has transformed from a simple mobile money transfer service to a comprehensive financial platform, becoming an indispensable part of daily life for millions. bKash is now a member of every family in ...

Economy bounces back in the run up to Eid

26 lakh shops across country gear up for Tk 9, OOOcr daily sales

Mizanur Rahman

Economy bounces back in the run up to Eid

It's early Tuesday morning and dawn is about to break. On such a quiet morning, the monotonous sound of a sewing machine wafts through the air from a tin house in the deserted Sanora village in Birol Upazila in Dinajpur district. But Razia Sultana is oblivious of the change from the dark to the light ...

Chicken, rice prices up ahead of Eid

Mizanur Rahman

Prices of chicken and rice have increased in the city's capital market ahead of Eid Eid-ul-Fitr.Besides, the prices of vegetables remained stable and their supply was normal. While, visiting the various kitchen markets in the capital on Friday, it was seen the price of broiler and sonali chicken has increased by Tk20 per kg within a ...

Govt to launch Tk 5,452cr feeding prog for 31 lakh pry students

Mizanur Rahman

The government has planned to provide nutritious meals to 3.1 million (31 lakh) primary school students five days a week, focusing on poverty-prone areas of the country. Under this 'School Feeding' programme, students will receive milk, eggs, seasonal fruits, bananas, fortified biscuits, cakes and ban ruti.In the initial phase, the Department of Primary Education will ...

Rising rice prices remain a concern amid stable Ramadan markets

Mizanur Rahman

The prices of most products have decreased during the holy month of Ramadan; however, the price of rice remains high. Even after Ramadan began, the price of some rice varieties has increased by Tk 2 to Tk 4 per kilogram.According to the Food Ministry, traders have imported only 263,000 tonnes of rice from November last ...

ACC orders recovery of Tk 1,113cr unpaid taxes from Summit Power, Corpn

Mizanur Rahman

The Anti-Corruption Commission has ordered the recovery of government tax of Tk 1,113 crore from Summit Power Ltd and Summit Corporation Ltd. At the same time, it has been ordered to recover the said money and inform the ACC.It has been learned that allegations of revenue evasion of approximately Tk 465 crore against Summit Power ...

Eid shopping in city gets an early start

Political calm creates positive environ for trading

Mizanur Rahman

Eid shopping in city gets an early start

In order to avoid overcrowding of shoppers ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, city dwellers are have started shopping at the beginning of Ramadan. It seems that the markets are in the mood for Eid. The capital's Eid bazars have gathered in the first half of Ramadan month. The crowds are increasing as the day progresses and ...

RMG purchase orders for exports fall by 42 pc in Feb

Unexpected slump throws industry in uncertainty

Mizanur Rahman

RMG purchase orders for exports fall by 42 pc in Feb

The country's ready-made garment industry is suddenly facing a worrying situation. Amidst the pressure of competition in the global market, rising production costs and economic uncertainty, more bad news is that the purchase orders (UD) for garment exports fell by 42 per cent in February compared to January this year, which is the biggest decline ...

Tk 848,000Cr Budget In The Making

Food security, inflation control, socio-economic dev govt's priority in next budget

Mizanur Rahman

The government will prioritize food security, inflation control and socio-economic development in the next budget. The interests of the backward communities will be given importance. As part of this, there is a plan to increase the coverage of social security programmes and the amount of allowances, according to Finance Ministry sources.This will be the first ...