New jobs, investments on wane in EPZs
Sheikh Shahariar Zaman Opportunities for new jobs in export processing zones (EPZ) have fallen as foreign investors have tightened...
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IMF doubles borrowing limits for poorest countries
WASHINGTON, April 24 (AFP): The International Monetary Fund(IMF) yesterday said it has doubled the borrowing limits of the...
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PC shakes off inertia, now ready to privatise 12 SoEs
Kayes M Sohel The Privatisation Commission (PC) that virtually remained inactive in the past couple of years has come...
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POLITICS & POLICIES
Strict security measures ahead of re-opening RUET, RMC
RAJSHAHI, Apr 24 (UNB): Adequate security measures have been taken at Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology (RUET)...
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Bangladesh Trade Union Federation (TUF) organised a protest rally at the city’s Muktangon Friday demanding resolution of erratic power and water crises.
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COMPANIES & FINANCE
Prices of edible oil, garlic increase in city mkts
FE Report Prices of edible oil and garlic (local) increased at the city's retail markets during the last week...
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AIBL workshop on 'handling procedure of documentary credit' ends
FE Report A two-day workshop on 'Handling Procedure of Documentary Credit' for foreign exchange officers of Al-Arafah Islami...
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SPORTS
Preparation completed for AFC Challenge Cup
Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has completed all the preparations for the AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers that will begin...
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Yusuf, Kamran steal Rajasthan a thriller
CAPE TOWN, Apr 24 (Cricinfo): Yusuf Pathan broke the IPL's first tie and with it Kolkata Knight Riders'...
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WORLD
Nuke talks useless, North Korea tells Russia
SEOUL, April 24 (AFP): North Korea has told Russia's visiting foreign minister that it has no further use...
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Bombings kill 60 in Baghdad
BAGHDAD, April 24 (AP): Back-to-back suicide bombings killed 60 people Friday outside the most important Shiite shrine in...
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