India steps up vigilance along Bangladesh border
India has beefed up security along the border with Bangladesh in view of the political turmoil in that country, officials said here on Friday.
“We have asked our soldiers to keep a close watch on the border situation. Our men remained vigilant round-the-clock along the borders, specially where a substantial number of people reside across the border,” Border Security Force (BSF) public relations officer Bhaskar Rawat said.
“After the Assembly Elections in the five Indian states are over, the BSF personnel deployed on poll duties would be re-deployed along the borders to further reinforce vigilance along the sensitive borders,” Rawat told a news agency.
Bangladesh key economic indicators – Nov 29
DAILY INDICATORS
Thursday Previous Taka/US $ (inter-bank) 77.75-77.77 77.75-77.7525 Call money rate (inter-bank) 05.75-07.75 05.50-08.00 Dhaka Stock Exchange index 4,230.66 4,268.66 ------------------------------------------------------------
MONTHLY
CURRENT PREVIOUS Growth in: Consumer price index (BBS) Change yr/yr (pct) Oct. 7.03 7.13
M2 supply (bln taka) (BB) Sept. 6,267.23 6,199.89 Forex reserves ($bln)(BB) Oct. 17.35 16.15
Exports(FOB) ($mln)(BB) Sept. 2,59...
FBCCI demands income tax return submission till Dec 31
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has urged the government to extend the time for submitting income tax returns till December 31, 2013.
Currently, the last date for submission of income tax return is December 1, 2013.
A release of the apex trade body on Thursday said that there was no adequate response in income tax return submission so far, as political unrests hampered the activities of the businessmen.
Besides, the last date for online registr...
Currently, the last date for submission of income tax return is December 1, 2013.
A release of the apex trade body on Thursday said that there was no adequate response in income tax return submission so far, as political unrests hampered the activities of the businessmen.
Besides, the last date for online registr...
Int’l tourism fair kicks off in city
A three-day 3rd Bangladesh International Tourism Fair (BITF)'-13 began on Thursday at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre (BICC) at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the city.
Bangladesh Foundation for Tourism Development (BFTD) and Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Board, Bangladesh Inbound Tour o...
Bangladesh Foundation for Tourism Development (BFTD) and Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh (ATAB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Bangladesh Tourism Board, Bangladesh Inbound Tour o...
BNS Somudra Joy sets for Philippines with relief goods
BNS Somudra Joy, a Bangladesh Navy ship containing relief goods for typhoon-stricken victims will arrive on Friday at South Harbor of Philippines for a three-day goodwill visit.
In a statement, the Philippine Navy said that BNS Somudra Joy, which carries 40 tons of assorted relief goods, will be in the country from November 29 to December 1.
“The purpose of the visit is to support the national government efforts in the conduct of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations for typhoon victims,” Lieutenant Commander Gregory Fabic, Navy spokesman, said in a statement.
Reform in RMG sector faces political obstacles
Reform measures aimed at improving conditions in the troubled Bangladesh garment industry face new obstacles as political upheaval takes hold in advance of national elections.
The announcement on Monday that the 10th parliamentary election would take place on Jan. 5 set off a series of disturbances on Tuesday, including a 71-hour strike and shutdown of road, rail and sea transportation, and the expectation of more delays in shipments and other disruptions for businesses.
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