Govt sets $33.5 billion export target for FY16
The government has set the export earning target at US$ 33.50 billion with a single digit year-on-year growth of 7.83 per cent for the current financial year 2015-16. Commerce minister Tofail Ahmed on Sunday announced the export target at the Export Promotion Bureau in the city.
Shohagh elected BCL president, Zakir general secy
Influences and a significant role of the syndicate of a former Bangladesh Chhatra League leader finally came out victorious defining what would be the new leadership of Bangladesh Chhatra League.
STATE-OWNED BANKS: Writs block recovery of Tk 45,135cr loans
Recovery of credit to the tune of Tk 45,135 crore by state-owned banks remained blocked for decades due to errant borrowers’ writ petitions.
Choose most qualified, honest officials for promotion in army: PM
The prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, on Sunday asked the senior officials of Bangladesh Army to select for promotion the most qualified, capable, efficient and patriotic officers who have the belief in the Liberation War spirit rising above personal liking and disliking.
Thousands marooned in southeast, Flood situation may worsen: FFWC
Tens of thousands people in southeastern districts of the country became marooned on Sunday due to heavy monsoon shower.
BTRC revenue collections plunge by 64pc in FY15
The revenue collections of the telecom regulator declined by 64 per cent in the just concluded fiscal year 2014-2015 compared with the previous FY as it failed to meet the spectrum auction deadline and reduced the international call termination charges.
Election under neutral govt, not necessarily caretaker: Khaleda
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson Khaleda Zia on Saturday said a neutral government under any name, not necessarily caretaker government, is now necessary for a free, fair and neutral election.
Keep congenial atmosphere on campuses
The prime minister. Sheikh Hasina, on Saturday asked Bangladesh Chhatra League men to maintain a congenial atmosphere at educational institutions across the country. ‘Bangladesh Chhatra League will try its best and must commit itself to maintenance of peaceful academic atmosphere at educational institutions as an organisational priority,’ she said while addressing at the inauguration of the 28th council session of the ruling Awami League-backed student organisation in the city.
Heavy rain puts life in south on hold
Heavy monsoon rain disrupted normal life in southern districts of Chittagong, Barisal and Khulna on Saturday.
Prices of onion, egg, beef, mutton increase in capital
The prices of onion, egg, beef and mutton increased in the city’s kitchen market over the week ending Friday due to a supply shortage, traders said.
