Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra is likely to visit Bangladesh on Saturday as part of preparations for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s visit to New Delhi. “The prime minister will visit India after the Indian elections that will end by the first week of June. So, our PM’s visit will take place either in June…
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US Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today inaugurated American bakery franchise Cinnabon in the capital today. “Ambassadors often find themselves in sticky situations, but this is one I welcome joining in!” remarked the ambassador, his eyes gleaming with anticipation as he ordered lots of iconic swirls of Cinnabon’s signature treats at Nilufa Heights on Kemal…
Jonaki Fragrance, the nation’s premier fragrance brand, established in 2020 by the esteemed interior designer Nasreen Zamir, has been a beacon of olfactory excellence in Bangladesh. Evolving from its inception, Jonaki (firefly) ventured beyond fragrances, delving into beauty products and attars. Originally available through select outlets such as Perfume Bangladesh, Dhali, Unimart, Almas, and its…
There will be a 15 per cent value added tax (VAT) on the tickets of metro rail in Dhaka from 1 July. As the tax burden is usually passed on to the consumers, the metro rail fare is likely to rise in proportionate with the tax rate. In this regard, the VAT Division of the…
Jamdani weavers in full swing for Eid festivities Workers at the Abul Kalam Jamdani Weaving Factory in Rupganj, Narayanganj, are diligently engaged in weaving sarees. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain With 14 weaving machines and a team of 28 skilled workers, the factory is operating at full capacity to meet the increasing demand for its products…