The Trump administration on Friday opened an unfair trade practices investigation into Vietnam’s intellectual property protection policies and enforcement that may lead to new tariffs or other trade measures. Vietnam was identified as a priority country by the US Trade Representative’s
Dhaka Bank PLC has entered into a Payroll Banking Agreement with New Asia Group (Malek Spinning Mills PLC., Salek Textile Limited & Denim Asia Limited). According to a press release, the signing ceremony took place at New Asia Group head office, Tower One One Seven, 117/A, Tejgaon Industrial
BRAC Bank has signed two agreements with Bangladesh Bank to enhance access to affordable financing for cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (CMSMEs), reinforcing its commitment to entrepreneurship development and financial inclusion, according to a press release. The agreements will enabl
Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin on Monday said the government has made a limited adjustment to fuel prices in line with global market trends. “As we do not produce fuel internally, we are fully dependent on imports. So, any global price increase directly affects u
United Finance PLC entered into a strategic partnership with JCX Developments Limited to offer tailored home loan solutions for customers purchasing properties from JCX. The agreement was formally signed recently at the JCX head office, marking a shared commitment to supporting families in their j
Customs officials at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram seized 1,828 cartons of illegal cigarettes worth approximately Tk 3.4 million (Tk 34 lakh). The cigarettes were seized at around 10:00 pm on Sunday after Air Arabia flight G9-520 arrived from Sharjah, UAE. Airport officials said
The Russian government has banned aviation fuel exports until November 30, it said on Monday, as Ukrainian strikes on Russia's refineries and other energy infrastructure continue. Russia exports jet fuel mainly by rail to Central Asia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekist
China issued sweeping new rules on Monday tightening control of overseas deals that involve Chinese investors, technology, data and national security, a month after Beijing ordered Meta to unwind its acquisition of AI startup Manus. The regulations, published by the State Council, or cabinet, see
Trade between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port resumed on Monday following a seven-day suspension during the Eid holidays. Benapole Port Director Shamim Hossain said that with the holiday now over, bilateral trade through the land port has resumed. Around 3,000 workers joined t
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has warned the public to be cautious of fraudsters who are collecting money by falsely claiming they can secure jobs in the Income Tax Wing of the organisation. In a press statement issued on Monday, the first working day after the Eid holidays, the tax authorit
