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Govt to review Bangladesh-US trade agreement, says PM’s adviser Zahed

Cancelling it may again create complications in bilateral relations or reciprocal tariffs, he says UNB: The government will review the trade agreement signed with the United States instead of moving

Writ filed with HC seeking nationwide ban on horse meat trade

Petition cites public health risks and cruelty to sick animals TDS Desk: Actress and animal welfare activist Jaya Ahsan, along with two organisations, has filed a writ petition with the

No scope to do business honestly in Bangladesh: CAB president

TDS Desk: Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) President AHM Shafiquzzaman has expressed concern over the difficulties entrepreneurs face in operating businesses in Bangladesh, saying the current environment creates numerous obstacles

BB allows foreign currency release for visa bonds, security deposits

TDS Desk: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has introduced a major facilitation measure allowing the release of foreign currency for visa bonds and refundable security deposits required by embassies and foreign authorities,

Padma Barrage project heads for Ecnec nod as strategic answer to water crisis

News Desk: The project aims to ensure regulated dry-season flow from January to May in the Ichhamati-Mathabhanga, Gorai-Madhumati, Chandana-Barasia, Boral and Ichhamati river systems. The government is set to approve

Spice prices fall ahead of Eid-ul-Azha

Business Desk: Unlike previous years, when demand and prices for aromatic spices typically surged ahead of Eid al-Azha, this year’s market tells a different story at Moulvibazar, Dhaka’s largest wholesale