Export orders worth Tk 3.92bn received at Dhaka International Trade Fair
It was announced at the closing ceremony of the trade fair on Tuesday that export orders worth about $356 million were received at this year's fair, which is approximately Tk 3.92 billion in Bangladeshi currency. The export orders received this year are about 17.25 percent higher than last year. Last year, export orders worth about Tk 3 billion were received at the trade fair. It was announced at the ceremony that products worth about Tk 1.5 billion were sold at this year's fair. Last time, products worth Tk 1 billion were sold.
Source:bd News24
February 21, 2024 11:22 UTC
Food and Fun Festival raises thousands to support Villages club
TodayMostly sunny skies. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. TomorrowPartly cloudy skies during the morning hours will give way to occasional showers in the afternoon. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph.
Source:Daily Sun
February 21, 2024 11:07 UTC
Stylist doesn’t want to cut customer
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February 21, 2024 07:21 UTC
India proposes joint ventures with Bangladesh in defence manufacturing
India has shown interest in partnering with Bangladesh in defence manufacturing through joint ventures in the industry. Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pranay Verma proposed graduating the bilateral defence cooperation to the next level at a seminar on Tuesday, the high commission said in a statement. The steps for the joint ventures can even be done utilising the Defence Line of Credit of $500 million extended by India to Bangladesh, he said. Principal Staff Officer of Bangladesh Armed Forces Division Lt Gen MR Shameem also addressed the seminar on Indian Defence Equipment. Verma highlighted the advances made by the Indian defence industry over the last decade, which has “spurred unprecedented investments into the Indian defence manufacturing sector and has led to rising Indian defence exports”.
Source:bd News24
February 21, 2024 05:53 UTC
Sagira Morshed murder verdict deferred for 2nd time
The verdict in the much-discussed case of Sagira Morshed, who was allegedly killed over a family feud in city's Siddheshwari more than 30 years ago, has been delayed again, reports bdnews24.com. Dhaka's Special Sessions Judge Mohammad Ali Hossain was scheduled to deliver the judgment on Tuesday. But as the judge is on leave, the verdict has been pushed back to March 13, according to Mosharraf Hossain Kajol, a defence lawyer. Earlier, on February 8, Judge Hossain postponed the decision to February 20 as the verdict had not been prepared on time. The case moved to the judgment phase on January 25, after both the prosecution and the defence presented their arguments.
Source:bd News24
February 21, 2024 00:33 UTC
Civic documenters program engages, empowers citizens to help strengthen local news
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February 21, 2024 00:21 UTC
Cozad man charged with two counts of felony child abuse; injuries 'may not be survivable'
A Cozad man is being charged with two counts of felony child abuse in connection to injuries sustained by an infant last week. Draven Haynes, 23, is charged with two counts of intentional child abuse with injury, both Class 2 felonies. According to a Dawson County Court affidavit, Cozad police responded to the report of an unresponsive two month old in Cozad. The child was transported to Children’s Hospital in Omaha for care, where hospital staff told authorities the child was in critical condition and the injuries “may not be survivable,” according to the affidavit. Children’s Hospital staff also told officers the child’s injuries could not have been caused by a fall off a bed.
Source:Daily Sun
February 20, 2024 21:41 UTC
Bangladesh to divert flights to its airports, not overseas
"Moreover, the ministry has already issued instructions that if any flight diversion is necessary, it should be managed within the country. For this purpose, the airports in Sylhet and Chittagong will operate 24 hours during the winter season." He added: "Work is ongoing to modernise all airports in the country. "As a result, with the entire airspace under surveillance, revenue collection from aircraft flying through our airspace has increased." He continued, "We are working to further enhance the role that the tourism and aviation industries play in the economy of Bangladesh.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2024 21:25 UTC
Bangladesh mill owners slash soybean oil prices by Tk 10 ahead of Ramadan
Mill owners have agreed to lower the prices of soybean oil by Tk 10 a litre following a government initiative to cut tariffs on certain essentials in a bid to stabilise the market before Ramadan. State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu made the announcement after a task force meeting on commodity prices on Tuesday, according to bdnews24.com. The decision comes in the wake of the National Board of Revenue's move to reduce import duty on edible oil by Tk 5, prompting mill owners and refiners to agree on a price cut to support consumers during the fasting month.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2024 21:05 UTC
India for joint venture in defence manufacturing with Bangladesh
DHAKA, Feb 20, 2024 (BSS) - Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma today proposed graduating the bilateral defence cooperation with Bangladesh to the next level by building joint ventures in defence manufacturing. The envoy said India is willing to share with Bangladesh the wide-spectrum capabilities in defence manufacturing, including the most sophisticated technologies, according to a post made by the official facebook page of the Indian high commission here. Verma made the remarks while speaking at a Seminar on Indian Defence Equipment - SIDE 2024 - hosted by the High Commission of India in Dhaka. The Indian High Commissioner highlighted the advancement made by the Indian defence industry over the last decade driven by Prime Minister Modi's vision "Make in India" and "Make for the World", which has spurred unprecedented investments into the Indian defence manufacturing sector and has led to rising Indian defence exports, said the post. A number of premier defence manufacturing companies of India, from both public and private sectors, participated in the event and made presentations showcasing a range of 'Made in India' defence equipment, technology and platforms.
Source:Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha
February 20, 2024 18:54 UTC
S Alam money laundering probe underway
News Desk :Masud Biswas, head of the Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU), has said that an investigation into money laundering allegations against Mohammad Saiful Alam, the owner of conglomerate S Alam Group, and his wife Farzana Parveen is underway. S Alam Group, which has expanded from the edible oil and consumer goods market into the energy sector, came under judicial scrutiny following a newspaper indicating that Alam bought huge amounts of properties abroad without the Bangladesh Bank’s approval. Asked about the steps taken by the BFIU to address these allegations, Masud said, “Our activities are ongoing based on a court order. We are taking the necessary actions.”The issue gained public attention on Aug 4, 2023, when The Daily Star published an article titled ‘S Alam’s Aladdin’s lamp’. It also asked why the failure of the BFIU, the Anti-Corruption Commission and the central bank to prevent money laundering in this case would not be declared as illegal.
Source:bd News24
February 20, 2024 18:12 UTC