The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) has already started its 14-day-long Eid special service. “This special service will continue for 14 days, covering both pre- and post-Eid periods,” BIWTC chairman Mizanur Rahman told The Independent yesterday. The special service…

AFP, LONDON:  The world’s largest uncut diamond failed to sell at auction in London on Wednesday after the bids fell short of the reserve price.…

Bangladesh Bank (BB) in a circular issued yesterday asked all banks to ensure adequate security at their head offices, branches and ATMs' sites ,reports BSS. The circular has been issued as banks will remain closed for a long time from July 1 to 9 marking the holy Eid-ul-Fitr.

AFP, NEW YORK:  Adidas doubled down on its business ties with rap star Kanye West on Wednesday, announcing a new line of footwear and accessories to be sold in dedicated shops. The Germany-based athletic wear giant said merchandise under the newly launched adidas + KANYE WEST label is an expansion…

AFP, LONDON: A snapshot of key developments since Britain created a political earthquake by voting to leave the European Union last week: Britons vote…

AFP, TOKYO: Japanese industrial production dived in May for the first time in three months, official data showed Thursday, in a worrying sign for the…

For staff at insurance group Aetna, it pays to get a good night's sleep. Specifically $300 (£225) a year. Such is the US firm's concern…

AFP, SAN FRANCISCO:  Microsoft on Wednesday said it will mark the one-year anniversary of Windows 10 with a major update to the software powering…

Stock market closed week yesterday upward through maintaining a steady rise for the fourth consecutive session. There will be no share trading at Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges in the next nine days as the market will remain closed for Eid-ul-Fitr, reports BSS. DSEX of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)…

AFP, SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell in Asia yesterday as supply outlook improved with both commodities hovering close to the key $50 mark, worrying traders about producers coming back online. Crude dipped after two days of strong gains which saw the commodity soar past the benchmark that makes financial…

AFP, BRUSSELS: Eurozone inflation left negative territory in June, the Eurostat statistics agency said yesterday in a first estimate. Consumer prices rose a slight 0.1 per cent after slipping 0.1 per cent in May, the EU agency said. This was higher than the zero percent forecast by analysts surveyed…

The Finance Bill has just been passed in the Parliament on Wednesday with some amendments. It is heartening to note that a number of key changes proposed have been accepted by the Government. These include: Tax at source on exports: In the proposed Finance Bill, tax at source was proposed to be increased…