Finance adviser warns against hoarding of consumer goods during Ramadan
Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the government will be strict against illegal hoarding of consumer goods during the month of Ramadan.
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Dhaka College, City College students engage in clash
A clash broke out between the students of Dhaka College and City College in the capital.
Interest rates to be lowered if inflation decreases: Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur has stated that inflation will drop below 5% if given time. However, interest rates will be reduced once inflation falls below 7%.
No additional VAT to be paid on purchases at super shops
From now on, no additional 5 percent value added tax (VAT) will have to be paid on purchases at super shops. Consumers will be able to buy products at the MRP price at super shops.
Steps taken to limit dependence on India for internet
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has announced new policies to reduce Bangladesh's internet sector’s dependence on India and bring balance to bandwidth imports.
Gas supply to remain off for 13 hrs in parts of Dhaka today
Gas supply will be suspended for 13 hours on Thursday in various areas of the capital due to pipeline relocation work for the construction of MRT Line-1 (Nadda) under Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited.