A glance at the most important news of the day
Among a number of incidents taking place on Thursday (5 September), take a quick look at some of the most important news items The Business Standard has compiled for you…
All ministries asked to use environment-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic
The government has directed all the ministries, divisions, agencies and offices to use alternatives to single-use plastic items.
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Students and general people gathered in front of Raju Sculpture at Dhaka University's TSC area around 3pm to take part in the pre-scheduled Shaheedi March programme commemorating one month of the fall of Awami League government.
S Alam Group took more than half of loans disbursed by Islami Bank: Chairman Obayed Ullah Al Masud
The S Alam Group has taken more than half of the total loans disbursed by the Islami Bank, the bank's newly-appointed Chairman Obayed Ullah Al Masud said today (5 September).
NBR reduces tariff on onion, potato, pesticide imports
To stabilise the supply of essential commodities, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has reduced tariffs on the import of onions, potatoes, and pesticides.
Netanyahu says Israel will not leave Gaza border corridor until it is secure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that Israel will only agree to a permanent ceasefire in Gaza that guarantees the border area between southern Gaza and Egypt could never be used as a lifeline for the Islamist movement Hamas.
