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Time Business News
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
PUBG Mobile UC in Bangladesh
Unknown Cash (UC) is the premium in‑game currency of PUBG Mobile, developed by LightSpeed & Quantum Studio, launched in March 2018 . Players use UC to unlock premium items such as Royale Pass upgrades (Elite or Elite Plus), weapon skins, cosmetic outfits, and crate boxes. Purchasing UC is essential to access high-tier content, limited‑time skins, and weekly or seasonal rewards, enhancing the gaming experience beyond free play. In Bangladesh, several platforms offer PUBG Mobile UC top‑up with local payment options like bKash, Nagad, and Rocket, plus global or regional vouchers: uniq bd is officially recognized and widely trusted. Offers instant digital voucher delivery, with no sign‑up or card registration required. Starting rates: e.g., 60 UC ≈ Tk 113, scalable for larger packs and Royale Pass upgrades. Supports local mobile payments in Bangladesh (bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay). Offers denominations from 60 UC (~Tk 118) to large packages like 3850 UC (~Tk 5,500) . to large packages like . Delivery typically within 5–10 minutes after payment; refunds incur a ~5% fee in some cases. GameOnBD , BD71shop , DeshiGamer also provide UC top‑ups, often combining standard base units plus bonus UC. , , also provide UC top‑ups, often combining standard base units plus bonus UC. Midasbuy Bangladesh offers official redemption codes or vouchers with promotional discounts: up to 10+% bonus for orders of 300+ UC. You referred to two specific sites: PUBG Mobile UC (Uniqbd) PUBG Mobile UC (Arorashop) Neither turned up official pricing in search; it suggests they may be smaller or less visible resellers. In contrast, platforms like Uniqbd and Arorashop have clear pricing, local currency support, trusted reputations, and verified redemption processes. Using multiple sites, here's a snapshot of prices in mid‑2025: UC Amount Approximate Tk Price Notes 60 UC Tk 110–145 Most platforms ~120–145 120 UC Tk 220–245 Some include small bonus UC 325 UC (300+25) Tk 610–620 Promotional package 3850 UC (3000+850) Tk 6,190–6,200 Large bonus pack 1800 UC Tk 3,090 Mid‑sized bulk pack 16200 UC Tk 24,790 Highest tier bulk Choose a trusted platform: Codashop, Midasbuy, local verified BD websites. Select your UC package based on need and budget. Enter your PUBG Mobile Player ID (UID)—ensure accuracy. Choose payment method: bKash, Nagad, Rocket, Upay or card (if supported). Complete payment; UC is typically delivered within 5–10 minutes. If you receive a voucher code, redeem via Codashop's redemption page using your UID and code. Local Payments : No need for credit cards—use popular e-wallets. : No need for credit cards—use popular e-wallets. Local Currency Pricing : Priced in Bangladeshi Taka; transparent with no hidden exchange fees. : Priced in Bangladeshi Taka; transparent with no hidden exchange fees. Fast Delivery : Most transactions go through within minutes. : Most transactions go through within minutes. Bonus Offers : Many platforms include bonus UC in larger packs—especially during promotions. : Many platforms include bonus UC in larger packs—especially during promotions. Customer Support: Local platforms usually offer quicker support via WhatsApp, chat, or email. Always use official or well‑rated platforms : avoid unofficial or obscure sites like arorashop or uniqbd unless verified. : avoid unofficial or obscure sites like arorashop or uniqbd unless verified. Verify platform reviews or testimonials, especially if making large purchases. or testimonials, especially if making large purchases. Double-check Player ID (UID) : errors can delay or void delivery. : errors can delay or void delivery. Understand refund policies : many charge ~5% fee for cancellations or refunds. : many charge ~5% fee for cancellations or refunds. Server compatibility: Some platforms only support Global version—not applicable to Japan / Korea / Taiwan / Vietnam servers. Uniq bd Bangladesh is offering 'official 5% bonus' plus additional discounts for bulk orders over 300 UC. is offering 'official 5% bonus' plus additional discounts for bulk orders over 300 UC. BuffBuff (global) provides steep discounts internationally (up to ~55% off) but may not support BD local payment methods directly. (global) provides steep discounts internationally (up to ~55% off) but may not support BD local payment methods directly. Seasonal promotions such as special rates on Royale Pass packs may become available during major events like PUBG Mobile World Cup or holidays. PUBG Mobile UC is essential for purchasing premium content like skins and Royale Passes. is essential for purchasing premium content like skins and Royale Passes. In Bangladesh , trusted platforms like Uniqbd , Arorashop ,lead the market with clear pricing and local payment support. , trusted platforms like , ,lead the market with clear pricing and local payment support. Prices typically range from Tk 113 for 60 UC to over Tk 24,000 for bulk packs. to over for bulk packs. Expect fast delivery , bonus UC offers , and reliable support from local vendors. , , and reliable support from local vendors. Always stick with verified sources, enter your UID correctly, and pay attention to refund policies. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Bangladesh government aide pushes 5G project amid graft probe
DHAKA: A special assistant to chief adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus is pressing for a controversial 5G infrastructure project, despite an active investigation by the Anti-Corruption Commission into alleged legal violations in the tender process. Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, who took charge on March 5 with executive powers over the telecom ministry, requested the ACC to facilitate the project and asked the state-owned BTCL - the implementing agency - to proceed with equipment purchase, according to documents seen by The Daily Star. This intervention has sparked concerns over conflict of interest, disregard for procurement law and a revival of past practices of executive interference in state contracts. In the letter dated June 22, 2025, Taiyeb told the ACC chairman, "It is imperative to continue the activities of the project titled 'Development of Optical Fibre Transmission Network of BTCL for 5G Readiness' in national interest, and also to prevent delays in 5G readiness, avert technological setbacks for BTCL, ensure ADP implementation rate and operationalise equipment installed under a related BTCL project." He further argued that Huawei, the supplier of 5G equipment, is among the world's leading companies in the sector, and private transmission companies in Bangladesh are already using these devices. Taiyeb's meddling in the BTCL project goes against Rule 11 of the Public Procurement Rules 2008, which says the company's board is the highest authority to make decisions on contract-related issues. Asked, Taiyeb said, "We didn't give any instruction or directive to the ACC. Since Tk 2.9 billion (US$23.8 million) had already been spent during the past government's tenure through an irrevocable LC [letter of credit], and given the low possibility of recovering the funds through a legal battle with a Chinese tech giant, we are trying to move forward with the project." He further said it was necessary to act, as another BTCL project, linked to the procurement of 5G equipment, has become non-functional due to the delay. Moreover, the US dollar appreciated by 40 per cent against the taka. "ACC verbally requested written communication. Based on that, we sent a letter stating that the funds had already been spent and that the corruption allegations originated during the previous administration. "We urged the ACC to investigate and take appropriate action against those involved in graft during that period. We also requested delivery of the equipment for which payment had already been made," Taiyeb said in a voice message to The Daily Star. He also said the ongoing probe into the allegations against a former secretary and the then minister - particularly their attempts to influence the tender process - must continue under the legal framework. "Our initiative is aimed at saving a state-owned company and ensuring that the funds disbursed from its accounts are effectively utilised. There is no other motive behind this." Approved by ECNEC in February 2022, the Tk 1,059-crore project aims to prepare the country for a 5G rollout. Of the total budget, Tk 463 crore was allocated for buying equipment. In November 2023, Chinese telecom giant Huawei was awarded the controversial tender as the lowest bidder at Tk 326 crore. The original controversy was that the project's technical evaluation committee declared all bidders as qualified, even though none met the full technical specifications required by the tender. According to the public procurement rules, any bid that is not fully compliant must be rejected before financial offers are considered. Bidders, as The Daily Star previously reported on December 3, 2023, were given less than 48 hours' notice before financial offers were opened, a deviation from the standard seven-day notice period required by the tender's "Instructions to Tenderers". This prevented at least one bidder from having its authorised representative present. And the notification of award was issued to Huawei with unusual speed amid allegations of interference from high-level officials at the Posts and Telecommunications Division. Following the Awami League government's fall, ACC launched a probe into alleged irregularities and found primary evidence of violations of public procurement law. In a letter dated June 18, the ACC conveyed its concerns to the telecom ministry and Bangladesh Telecommunications Company Limited (BTCL). "The ACC investigation team has already found preliminary evidence of violations/breaches of Public Procurement Act (PPA) 2006 and Public Procurement Rules (PPR) 2008 in the procurement process under discussion," said the letter signed by the then ACC secretary Khorsheda Yasmeen. "Under such circumstances, proceeding with the remaining procurement activities may constitute a legal violation, and the related expenditure is likely to be deemed unlawful," it read. Despite the ACC's objections, Taiyeb, who holds the rank of state minister, sought the commission's cooperation to allow the project to proceed. He had earlier visited the ACC office on April 13. In the June-22 letter to the ACC chief, Taiyeb said it was not possible to conduct the Factory Pre-Acceptance Test (FPAT) - a mandatory step to ensure that the procured devices meet technical specifications before shipment - as the Chief Adviser's Office issued a circular on March 23, prohibiting foreign visits funded by suppliers or contractors. However, the circular in question was a continuation of a previous one dated December 9, 2024, which said relevant technical experts may travel abroad for procurement purposes, including FPAT and pre-shipment inspections. What Taiyeb's letter didn't mention was that the telecom ministry did try to obtain the Chief Adviser's Office's approval for FPAT but its proposal was rejected, according to a telecom ministry letter sent to BTCL on May 13. Meanwhile, the telecom ministry wrote to BTCL on May 25, referring to Taiyeb's directives regarding the shipment of 5G equipment from China. Citing instructions from Taiyeb, the letter signed by a deputy secretary told BTCL that the equipment be shipped from China, mentioning that a Subject Matter Expert team would later verify its compatibility with 5G standards and assess service viability for 12 years. Vouching for Huawei, the letter said the government would benefit from the shipment of 5G equipment. Md Monjir Ahmed, project director of 5G Readiness Project by BTCL, forwarded the letter to Huawei. Asked, he claimed that forwarding the ministry letter to Huawei was not in violation of the law as the evaluation process of the tender had already ended. In October last year, the BTCL board at a meeting decided to form a four-member committee to investigate irregularities in the project's tender process. Later, the committee submitted the report, identifying a host of anomalies and recommending a further probe by the appropriate authority. The BTCL board on January 6 decided to forward the report to the ACC but it was not immediately dispatched. On information from a government agency, ACC decided to investigate the alleged irregularities in the project and formed a five-member committee on May 9. It received the BTCL committee's probe report only after the launch of its own investigation. Regarding the controversy-mired project, Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), said that neither the chief adviser's special assistant nor BTCL has the authority to interfere in a project currently under ACC investigation. "This is unacceptable," he said, stressing the need to conduct a proper cost-benefit analysis. Referring to the special assistant's letter to the ACC chief, he said, "This is a clear conflict of interest, which a top government official should have avoided -- especially someone who is part of a government leading institutional reforms." Such actions resemble the kleptocratic practices of the past autocratic regime, where conflict of interest was a defining feature, he said. He urged the government to conduct a fully independent review of the entire project before making any decisions. - The Daily Star/ANN
Fibre2Fashion
3 days ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Dhaka clears plan to sharply hike tariff structure for Chattogram port
Bangladesh's Finance Ministry yesterday approved a proposal by the Shipping Ministry for raising tariffs on both goods and vessels at the Chittagong seaport, in some cases up to 10 times or above. The proposal aims at 'improving the quality of services and efficiency' at the seaport. Bangladesh has approved a proposal for raising tariffs on both goods and vessels at the Chittagong seaport, in some cases up to 10 times or above. The proposal aims at 'improving the quality of services and efficiency' at the port. Port-use tariffs have not been raised since 1986. A section of port users perceives this decision 'illogical' as it will be tough for exporters to absorb this additional cost. Port-use tariffs have not been raised since 1986. However, tariffs for five services were revised last in May 2008. Under the revised charges, as just approved, port dues per gross register tonnage (GRT) have been increased from $0.241 to $0.306 while pilotage charge (for 10,000 GRT vessel) increased from $357.75 to $800. The shifting charge for night has been raised from $59.60 to $80. The tugboat charge for 200 GRT to 1000 GRT has been ramped up from $158 to $615, for 1000 GRT to 5000 GRT from $316 to $615, for 5000 GRT to 10000 GRT from $632 to $1230. For the vessels over 10000 GRT to 20,000 GRT tug charge is re-fixed $2,050 and over 20,000 GRT the charge will be $3,415. The rate for the hire of tugboat for any other purpose is increased from $158 to $512.50, ship berthing or un-berthing charge increases from $88.50 to $94.32 and mooring- occupancy charge raised from $167 to $224.85. Also, the jetty crane charges for below-10-tonne capacity has been increased from $42 to $58.24, quay gantry-crane charge (loaded), not exceeding 21-foot, increased from $15 to $20.80, and over-21-foot-crane charge increased from $22.50 to $31.20. The tugboat cost for fire fighting is to see over tenfold increase in the latest revision-from $30 to $325.89. Diving-board charge increases from $178.60 to $286.21, hire for salvage-diving unit shoots up from $71.50 to $344.59, dredger rentals increase from between $2,235 and $4,470 to $10,281. Entry fees for people and vehicles are also to see a significant rise. A gate pass (temporary) for one user will now cost Tk 100 in a rise from previous Tk 25 while covered van, truck, and trailer-entry charge will go up to Tk 200 from Tk 12.5. In the multipronged rate-rise package, the port authority is raising charge for hiring dump barges from $41.70 to $68.37 while the same for explosives barges will be from $59 in the past to $98 now. The charges for loading or discharging containers are also seeing a good rise. Boxes not over 21 feet will be charged $68 from previous $43, while boxes over 21-foot size will be charged $102 from previous $65, and over 40-foot containers will be charged $115. Less-than-container load (LCL) containers loading or discharging charge-for not over 21-foot size-will be $204 from $130, for over 21 feet will be $306 from $195, while over 40-foot containers will be charged $344. Empty containers-not over 21-foot size-will be charged $34 in a hike from the present $22.10, over 21-foot boxes will be charged $51 from current $33.20, and the over 40-foot containers will be charged $57 for loading or discharging. A section of port users perceives this decision 'illogical' as it will be tough for exporters to absorb this additional cost. It is also unhappy that port users were not consulted for the decision. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Fibre2Fashion
21-07-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Steep hike in charges for handling outbound goods boxes in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association (BICDA) recently announced a steep hike of up to 81 per cent in charges for handling of outbound goods-laden boxes. Exporters feel this is a fresh blow amid the reciprocal- tariff tussle with the United States. It also announced a hike in charges for handling empty cargo boxes and some other services. The higher charges will be effective beginning September this year. The Bangladesh Inland Container Depots Association has announced a steep hike of up to 81 per cent in charges for handling of outbound goods-laden boxes. The higher charges will be effective beginning September this year. Exporters feel this is a fresh blow amid the reciprocal- tariff tussle with the US. Trade body BGMEA said the move will lead to high pressure on the garment industry. A 35-per cent additional US tariff on Bangladesh's exports may take effect on August 1. The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) said the move will lead to high pressure on the export-oriented industry. A BICDA circular said the investment cost of inland container depots (ICDs) has increased significantly and capacity expansion of depots has turned difficult. Cost factors include operations and investment, labour, equipment import/purchase and maintenance, devaluation of the taka against the US dollar, overhead costs due to inflation and rising bank interest rates. "Similarly, the new ICDs are also struggling to attain financial viability and achieve full operational capability," said BICDA secretary general Ruhul Amin Sikder. Hence BICDA has raised the empty-container-handling charges and export-cargo-handling charges, he was cited as saying by domestic media reports. From September 1, ICDs will charge Tk 9,900 for handling a 20-foot goods-laden export container, accounting for a 60-per cent rise from the existing rate. For a 40-foot container, the revised charge will be Tk 13,200, while the charge now is Tk 8,250. The revised charge will go up by 81 per cent to Tk 14,900 from the present cost of Tk 8,250 in case of a 40-foot-high cube container and 45-foot container. In case of empty boxes, ground rate for a 20-foot container will increase from Tk 115 to Tk 150 while for 40-foot container it will go up from Tk 230 to Tk 300. Their lift-on/lift-off charges will be Tk 750 and Tk 700 respectively from the existing Tk 512. The documentation charge will be increased to Tk 450 from existing Tk 276 for both 20-foot and 40-foot boxes. The haulage charge will increase to Tk 2,500 from Tk 1,705 in case of 20-foot boxes while for 40-foot boxes the charge will rise to Tk 5,000 from existing Tk 3,410. BICDA is also raising CFS storage charges, labour charge, sorting charge and reefer plug-in charge. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DS)
Express Tribune
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
'Babar, Rizwan are world class'
Pakistan's T20I captain Salman Ali Agha on Saturday expressed confidence in his team's ability to deliver a strong performance in the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh, stating that the players are under no pressure and will play aggressive cricket. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka on the eve of the first T20I, Salman termed the series a challenging one but hoped for a positive outcome. He acknowledged the strength of the Bangladesh side, saying, "They are a competitive team and give tough challenges to their opponents at home and abroad, but we are also ready to play aggressive cricket." Salman added that having participated in the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), he and several other players have a good understanding of the local conditions. He noted that the team had also trained accordingly during their preparatory camp in Karachi, with pitches made to simulate the conditions in Dhaka. "Understanding the conditions is key. We have prepared to adapt our game according to the pitch and match situations. Our experience from playing in the BPL gives us an edge here," he said. The captain also praised senior players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, calling them world-class cricketers who have consistently performed for Pakistan. He emphasised that the current squad has the right mix of players to play attacking T20 cricket. "Babar and Rizwan are world-class. They've served Pakistan incredibly well. T20 cricket is evolving every six months, every year. "We have players in the squad who match the style of cricket we want to play. There's no pressure, our focus is solely on playing good cricket in this series," he concluded. For the unversed, the trophy for the three-match T20I series between Pakistan and Bangladesh was unveiled in a ceremony held at a local hotel in Dhaka on Saturday. Captains from both sides, Pakistan's Salman Ali Agha and Bangladesh's Liton Das, participated in a photo shoot with the trophy. The green shirts will play three T20Is against Bangladesh on July 20, 22 and 24, with Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium set to host all the matches. The series marks a rematch between the two sides after their last encounter in May, where Pakistan sealed a 3-0 clean sweep at home. Earlier this week, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially announced ticket prices for the upcoming series, with prices ranging from Tk 300 to Tk 3,500, catering to a wide range of fans. The BCB has prioritised a digital-first approach for ticket distribution. Starting July 15, tickets will be available exclusively online through the official eTicket platform. Pakistan squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Ahmed Daniyal, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Hassan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza and Sufyan Moqim. Bangladesh squad: Litton Kumer Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Parvez Hossain Emon, Md Naim Sheikh, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain Patwari, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Md Saifuddin. Series schedule 20 July – First T20I; 22 July – Second T20I; 24 July – Third T20I
