Volume 4 Number 272 Tue. March 02, 2004       Home  News Today's Index Front Page Business Political Sports Point-counterpoint Metropolitan National International Culture General Views Editorial Letters to Editor Write to Editor Sections Others About Us Contact Advertisement Supplements Archives Business   MCCI seeks review of tax, duty, surcharge The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has submitted to the government a set of recommendations on duty structure with revision of taxes, duties and surcharges to help improve competitiveness   Taiwan offices in Dhaka to boost trade ties FBCCI delegation in Taipei With the opening of two offices in Dhaka, Taiwan will offer many opportunities for Bangladesh in respect of increased trade, investment, technology transfer, skill development and manpower recruitment.   Textile, garment machinery show begins tomorrow The 1st Dhaka International Textile and Garment Machinery Exhibition-2004 begins tomorrow showcasing state-of-the-art machinery from around the world.   DSE to elect new president tomorrow The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) will hold its 42nd annual general meeting (AGM) and elect new president and vice-presidents tomorrow.   Six CEMS fairs in Sylhet, Ctg, Dhaka in 6 months Conference and Exhibition Management Services Ltd (CEMS), an event management company, will organise six separate exhibitions in Sylhet, Chittagong and Dhaka in the next six months.   Longest US grocery strike ends with deal Striking California grocery workers ratified on Sunday a new contract that puts an end to the longest-running grocery strike in US history, the workers' union said.   GP products now available in Sony-Rangs Outlets GrameenPhone Limited (GP) has signed a dealership agreement with Rangs Electronics Ltd (Sony-Rangs).   DhakaMicro becomes Cisco partner Dhaka Microsystems Ltd, a local network solutions provider, has become the first certified partner of Cisco Systems, a global network solutions provider, in Bangladesh.   Adkomas Ltd sole distributor of Indian lubricant co Adkomas Limited has been appointed sole distributor of Indian lubricant and grease producing company IBP Company Limited.   Regency Travels GSA of Kolkata Hyatt Regency Regency Travels Limited, a concern of local Dressmen Group, has become the general sales agent (GSA) of Kolkata Hyatt Regency hotel in Bangladesh.   Lever Brothers gets Unilever Asia award Lever Brothers Bangladesh Ltd (LBBL) received 'Unilever Brand Experience Asia Awards-2003' from Unilever Asia for one of its programmes in 2003, which provides computer education to meritorious girl students.   Three-day NSU Software fair from March 25 A three-day software fair organised by the North South University Computer Club will begin at Dhaka Sheraton Hotel on March 25.   Eastland Camelia Recommends 22pc dividend The Board of Directors of Eastland Camelia Limited has recommended a 22 percent dividend for the shareholders for the year 2003.   Regional co-operation seen key to survival of jute Regional co-operation for intensive research is key to survival of jute, observed speakers at a meeting held in Kolkata recently.   EU finally slaps sanction on US products The European Union imposed sanctions on the United States for the first time Monday as a dispute over tax breaks for US firms turned into a trade war that could cost American exporters $300 million this     Advertisement