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Jute packaging law remains ineffective

The Mandatory Jute Packaging Act 2010 that made the use of jute bags in packing food stuff and farm produces mandatory to help the jute millers and growers could not be enforced properly even after five years of its enactment. Enacted in 2010, the rules of the law were formulated by Textiles and Jute Ministry in 2013 that clearly mentioned that all the traders as well as the government jute goodsorganisations concerned should use jute bags while packing trading paddy, pulses, wheat, fertilizer and sugar, reports UNB. However, traders and millers ...

NY leads cities boasting most billionaires with 78

According to Forbes, New York has more billionaires than any other city in the world – 78. With 10 less than the Big Apple, Moscow comes in second, home to 68 billionaires. Asia’s population of super wealthy individuals has risen sharply in recent years and Hong Kong rounds off the top three with 64. London is home to 46 billionaires, one more than Beijing which has 45. China’s capital is on course to overtake London in the near future. New YorkBeing ultra-rich is an inspiration to many people. However, not everyone can achieve the ultimate g...

New Indian visa center in Dhanmondi

A new Indian Visa Application Center (IVAC) has opened in Dhanmondi, Dhaka located at House No. 24, Road No. 2. The State Bank of India once again made the request in a statement on Wednesday as the opening of new centre failed to lessen the rush at Gulshan. bd-indiaTo avoid congestion at the Gulshan application center, the applicants are advised to to visit the Dhanmondi centers as well, an Indian High Commission press release said. “Visa applicants are advised to submit their applications to IVAC Dhanmondi to abstain congestion at the IVAC, Gulsh...

Bangladesh has role to play in South Asia: US

A US official on Tuesday said Bangladesh with its geographical advantages and a politically opening Myanmar provided greater opportunities to enhance regional cooperation in South Asia. Addressing a two-day seminar on “Building Pan Asian Connectivity”, US Department of State Regional Affairs’ deputy director Neil Kromash also assured his country’s support in restoring democracy in Sri Lanka. bangladesh“Bangladesh sometimes is overlooked in the discussions about regional connectivity. Strategically situated at the intersection of China, ...

BIAC-DCCI workshop on commercial mediation held

To create awareness about resolution of commercial disputes outside court system through mediation, Bangladesh International Arbitration Centre (BIAC) in collaboration with Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI)  organized a Workshop on Commercial Mediation today 11th March, 2015 at DCCI Auditorium. DSC_7008Businesses require fast and effective tools for resolving disputes.  In keeping with the established practice in the developed and major developing countries, Bangladesh government has already brought about a number of ...

Manmohan summoned in ‘Coal-Gate’ scam

Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh has been summoned as an accused along with five others in a case linked to the coal scam that saw mining rights being assigned without any transparency to private firms. A special CBI court today also named Hindalco, its chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla, and former Coal Secretary PC Parakh among the six accused. They have all been asked to appear in court on April 8. manmohan-singh-afpThe charges against Dr Singh and the others include criminal conspiracy, corruption and breach o...
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