DHAKA:  A government taskforce has made submission of Tax Identification Number (TIN) and two years’ bank statement mandatory for passengers in getting air ticket for traveling abroad.The taskforce formed by the government to monitor the recruiting agencies took the decision, official

DHAKA: The MV Bashundhara Logistics–21, a new cargo vessel and first formal production of Bashundhara Steel and Engineering Limited (BSEL), an enterprise of Bashundhara Group, set sail Sunday on trial run.The 1800 dead-weight-tonnage coastal cargo craft was built using localresources

DHAKA: An interim agreement for sharing the Teesta waters with India would be signed next year, Foreign Minister Dr. Dipu Moni said Sunday, following some latest developments in the bilateral relations.    “The Joint River Commission (JRC) will hold another 2-3 meetings within next

BRAHMANBARIA: Trade through Akhaura land port with North-Eastern India resumed Sunday after a suspension on Saturday over the death of an Indian worker.    General Secretary M Monir Hossain Babul of C&F Association of the land port businessmen of India stopped trading at the port the

CHITTAGONG: At least 40 people were injured in stampedes amid fire panic at two garment factories in Kalurghat industrial area in the district Saturday.     "Twelve of the injured were rushed to Chittagong Medical College Hospital," said a spot report. Sources said Dress Shirts Ltd of

DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank and other commercial banks lack necessary equipment to detect counterfeit foreign currencies, particularly the dollar, which leaves a chance for swindlers to cheat the commoners with fake notes. Organised gangs of forgers take the chance, resulting in an increase of

DHAKA: Commerce Minister Col (retd) Faruk Khan said Bangladesh, as a least developed country, needs financial assistance from donors for enhancing trade capability, but no aid with strings binding the use."No financial aid for unnecessary project and with illogical conditions would be

DHAKA: A piece of good news for the city-dwellers: buy pure soybean oil at Tk 80, local beef Tk 250 and mutton Tk 350 per kilogram during Ramadan. The rates for the much-consumed essentials for the upcoming month of fast and festivals have been fixed by government authorities.Dhaka City

DHAKA: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected an appeal by the Arafat Securities Limited (ASL) for exemption of fine that the regulator had earlier imposed for irregularities by the brokerage house.The SEC took the decision at its meeting, a competent source confirmed.

DHAKA: Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee arrives here Saturday on a short visit when he will oversee Bangladesh signing a credit deal with India and also do the spadework for his premier’s tour.  “Pranab would arrive in Dhaka on Saturday afternoon by a special plane. His visit

DHAKA: Netang, one of attractive seafront motels of Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation located on the bay beach at Teknaf, seems to have lost its past glory for a shabby run on lease.Lessee Ms North-South Property Development Limited (NSPDL) operates the motel at a panoramic resort site,

DHAKA: The High Court asked Nandan Food and Beverage Industries Ltd owners to pack up its outlet from capital’s posh Gulshan area by August 25.An HC bench comprising Justice Mamnoon Rahman and Justice Syeda Afsar Jahan passed the eviction order Wednesday following RAJUK’s legal

DHAKA: Government’s treasury slip or challan could be submitted online within six months—seen as an epoch-making change in the troublesome outmoded system, thanks to the digitization process.At the same time, visitors’ slip at the Secretariat will also be made available online to

DHAKA: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may audit faulty financial statement of any company listed with the capital market.The SEC will also recruit auditor in order to implement its decision, a meeting of the stock market regulator decided Wednesday.SEC’s Executive Director

DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman said Wednesday interest rates on micro-credits would be fixed after discussion with the stakeholders, as the NGOs reportedly charge exorbitant interests.He also called upon the organizations supplying micro-credits to reduce operational

DHAKA: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), regulator of the capital market, Wednesday approved the right share of Bay Leasing and Investment Limited.The SEC at a meeting gave the approval allowing the shareholders to get a right share against a general share.Bay Leasing will

DHAKA:  Industries Minister Dilip Barua Tuesday asked the traders running dangerous chemical industries to remove their factories from the old part of the capital by August 17. “The government will not extend the date any further,” the Minister said addressing a discussion meeting,

DHAKA: Saudi Arabian Airlines “Saudia”, one of the designated carriers of hajj pilgrims, has been charging extra fare from the hajj pilgrims, the pilgrims and hajj agencies alleged. Government’s blind eye towards the issue gave license to the monopolizing airliner to be engaged in

DHAKA: Commerce Minister Faruk Khan Sunday urged the businessmen to give up the habit of making extra profit that tarnishes business community’s image.“Business does not mean that you will just make profit. It is a service to the nation as well,” said Faruk. He was addressing a

DHAKA: The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) Sunday recommended that the government should cancel license of those businessmen who would hike price of essentials during Ramadan. “The FBCCI would do its best to keep prices of essentials within tolerable