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Bangladesh to procure Eurofighter Typhoon Fighter from Italy
Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) and Italian aerospace and defence company Leonardo S.p.A have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the procurement of Eurofighter Typhoon fighter aircraft for the force.
Onion prices rise by Tk35 per kg in two days
Onion prices have surged again in the retail market, increasing by Tk 35 per kg within two days.
HC delivers split verdict on Ctg Port NCT management
The High Court has delivered a split verdict over the legality of the ongoing process for awarding the management of Chattogram Port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign company.
NBR makes online bond operations mandatory from January 1
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced that all bond-related activities will become fully mandatory through the online Customs Bond Management System (CBMS) starting January 1.
Gold price crosses Tk2.10 lakh per bhori
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has once again increased gold prices, pushing the rate of 22-carat gold above Tk 2,10,000 per bhori. The latest revision raises prices by up to Tk 2,403 per bhori.
Gross forex reserves cross $31.1bn
Bangladesh has recorded a substantial inflow of remittances, totaling US $2.34 billion in the first 24 days of November, according to an updated report released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday.
Govt to buy 50,000mt rice from Singapore
The government has approved the purchase of 50,000 metric tons of non-basmati parboiled rice from Singapore through an international open tender, at a total cost of Tk 216.44 crore.
BB halts all direct customer services from today
Bangladesh Bank has discontinued all direct customer services—from the sale of savings certificates and prize bonds to the exchange of torn notes and automated invoices.
Daily Mail signs £500 mn deal to acquire The Telegraph
Daily Mail owner DMGT on Saturday said it has struck a 500 million pound ($650 million) deal to buy the rival newspaper The Telegraph in a tie-up that would create one of the most powerful right-leaning media groups in Britain.
NBR publishes English version of Customs and VAT Act
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has published the English version of the Customs and Value Added Tax (VAT) Act.