BTRC asks Robi, Airtel to stop on-net calls

Robi Axiata Limited and Airtel are continuing illegal on-net call service, drawing flak from telecoms regulator Bangladesh Telecommu-nication Regulatory…

Govt plans exemption of tax on IT products in the next budget

State Minister for Finance and Planning M A Mannan on Monday assured of considering the proposals relating to exemption of tax from manufacturing of laptop, computer and internet based devices for flourishing IT industry. The assurance came when ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak and the ICT trade…

BB to get report on fall in remittance

Two delegations of Bangladesh Bank (BB) returned home yesterday after visiting Saudi Arabia, Singapore and Malaysia to find out reasons of downward trend…

Help sought to improve tourism sector

The minister for civil aviation and tourism, Rashed Khan Menon, has sought assistance in terms of technical, strategic and managerial skills from representatives…

Deals to be signed on metro rail tracks, stations, coach, depot in April

The government is expected to sign four separate deals on metro rail tracks, stations, coaches and depot of the long- cherished Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line-6 in April this year, reports BSS. “We are evaluating the tender documents submitted by different foreign firms for the contracts to build…

ECNEC okays Tk 1.1 5 lakh cr health project

The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) on Tuesday approved Tk 1.15 lakh crore 4th Health, Population and Nutrition Sector Programme, aiming to improve equity, quality and efficiency for gradually moving towards Universal Health Coverage and achieving health-related Sustainable…

‘Govt trying to achieve SDG target over water management’

Water Resources Minister Anisul Islam Mahmud today said the government is striving to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) target involving water resources amid scarcity of flows in major rivers, reports BSS. “We are working to fulfill the sixth target of SDGs, which include proper…

Asia markets continue gain

AFP, HONG KONG: Most Asian markets rose yesterday following the previous day’s retreat, but the dollar was hit by fresh uncertainty over Donald…

Google tools up to fix ads in wrong places

AFP, LONDON: Google, which has seen a slew of companies withdraw ads after they appeared alongside extremist content, said yesterday it was introducing…

Bill Gates tops Forbes’ rich list but Trump’s wealth slips

Microsoft founder Bill Gates again tops Forbes’ list of the world’s richest people, in a year when the number of billionaires rose 13 per…

Export bans hit Brazil’s meat industry after scandal

AFP,BRASÍLIA: The fallout from Brazil’s rotten meat scandal accelerated Monday when China, a huge client, suspended imports and the European Union demanded a partial ban. Another ban on Brazilian meat imposed by Chile sparked fears of a trade spat between the two South American partners.…

Stocks see upward trend on higher transaction

Stocks saw upward trend yesterday as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found finishing upward trend with higher transaction…

BOC Aviation orders 13 Boeing jets worth $1.4 billion

AFP, SINGAPORE: Singapore-based aircraft leasing firm BOC Aviation said yesterday it has ordered 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes worth a total of $1.4 billion at list prices. “Airlines are attracted by the 737 MAX 8’s lower operating costs and fuel efficiency,” BOC Aviation managing…

US envoy says US-EU trade deal still alive

AFP, BRUSSELS: Nego-tiations for a mega US-EU trade deal are still alive after they were suspended over elections and public opposition on both sides of the Atlantic, a senior US diplomat said yesterday. EU officials had feared US President Donald Trump would abandon the four-year talks for…

4-day Thai trade show begins today

A four-day Thai trade show is set to begin today aiming to help expand trade relations between Thailand and Bangladesh, reports BSS. Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed will inaugurate the trade show titled “Thailand Week 2017” on Wednesday morning in city’s Sonargaon hotel, said a press…

Oracle continues to gain momentum

Oracle announced that an increasing number of global enterprises, SMBs, and ISVs are choosing the Oracle Cloud Platform to speed innovation, simplify IT, reduce costs, and deliver stellar customer experiences. 7-Eleven, Altair, Astute Business Solutions, Bitnami, Calypso Technology,…

British inflation surges to 2.3pc

AFP,LONDON: British annual inflation jumped in February to the highest level in almost three and a half years, driven by increasing fuel costs, data showed Tuesday. The 12-month inflation rate hit 2.3 per cent last month compared with 1.8 percent in January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)…

Covestro strenghtens operations in APAC region

With the APAC region occupying a considerable position in it’s business plans, Covestro, a manufacturer of high-tech polymer materials and innovative product solutions, has appointed Connell Brother as its channel partner at Bangladesh to further its reach and market share in the country.…

Washington signals about-face on globalization

AFP, WASHINGTON: On free trade, globalization and multilateral organizations, the United States has done an about-face on international engagement, calling the vaunted “Washington consensus” into doubt. During a meeting of G20 finance ministers and central bankers over the weekend…