The Daily Sky

Rizwana for localised solutions to waste management

Staff Correspondent: Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Sunday stressed the urgent need for localised solutions to waste management, proper segregation, and recycling of wastes to

NBR mulls uniform tax rate across sectors; RMG owners oppose

Staff Correspondent: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is considering introducing a uniform tax rate across all sectors to eliminate disparities, the board’s Chairman Abdur Rahman Khan said on Sunday

Gas prices for new industries, captive power plants raised by 33pc

Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised the gas prices for new industries and captive power plants by 33 percent, effective from April 13 (Sunday). According to

Meghna Alam’s arrest process was not appropriate: Asif Nazrul

Staff Correspondent: The process of arresting model Meghna Alam was not appropriate, said Law Adviser Asif Nazrul said on Sunday. “Although there are specific allegations, the process followed under the

Bangladesh’s gross Forex reserves reach $26.15bn

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh’s gross foreign exchange reserves have reached $26.15 billion, according to the latest data from Bangladesh Bank. The gross reserve, which reflects the total stock of foreign currency

ICB Islamic Bank couldn’t stand up despite foreign investment

TDS Desk: Switzerland-based ICB Financial Group acquired 53 per cent shares of Oriental Bank at an auction of Bangladesh Bank in 2007 and renamed it to ICB Islamic Bank. In