Yellen urges China to shift from ’unfair’ state-driven economic policy
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen called Thursday for China to shift from a state-driven approach in economic policy, saying the model can discourage investors17:13 15 December 2023
Asian markets track Wall St to extend Fed-fuelled rally
Asian markets built on the previous day`s rally Friday as investors recalibrated their outlook for the new year after the Federal Reserve indicated it will cut interest rates17:09 15 December 2023
Putin says Gaza ’catastrophe’ incomparable with Ukraine
President Vladimir Putin on Thursday described the situation in the Gaza Strip as a "catastrophe" unfolding on a scale that could not be compared to the Ukraine conflict23:36 14 December 2023
Top US official due in Israel as pressure mounts over Gaza deaths
Israel bombarded Gaza on Thursday in its war against Hamas as a top White House adviser travelled to Jerusalem with a rift growing over civilian casualties.23:32 14 December 2023
RJSC issues 827 Digital Business Identification (DBID)
The Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) has so far issued some 827 Digital Business Identification (DBID) for those operating business in the e-commerce sector23:25 14 December 2023
Asian stocks track record day on Wall St, dollar extends losses
Asian markets rallied Thursday and the dollar extended losses after the Federal Reserve indicated it will begin cutting interest rates next year23:21 14 December 2023
US Senate passes $886-billion draft defense budget for 2024
The Senate of the US Congress approved the country`s draft defense budget for fiscal year 2024, worth a record $886.3 billion, according to a live broadcast of the vote23:18 14 December 2023
Bangladesh to be 2nd-fastest economy among 46 nations: Mastercard
Bangladesh will be the second fastest-growing economy from among 46 countries next year, according to an annual economic outlook of Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI)23:09 14 December 2023
Forex exchange reserves up
Bangladesh`s foreign exchange reserves rose slightly over the past week23:06 14 December 2023
DSE, CSE stocks witness up on large-cap vibe
Dhaka and Chiggagong stocks on Thursday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities22:32 14 December 2023
Bangladesh to never be handed over to collaborators of defeated forces: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said those involved in arson violence and uprooting rail line fish plates are the accomplices of the defeated forces of 1971, reiterating the pledge that the country would never be handed over to them22:28 14 December 2023
PM pays glowing tributes to Bangabandhu, martyred intellectuals
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today paid rich tributes to the martyred intellectuals and Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman marking the Martyred Intellectuals Day.17:49 14 December 2023
BGMEA, HKRITA discuss collaborative opportunities to boost RMG industry capacity
President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan held a meeting today with chief executive officer of the Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel (HKRITA) Edwin Keh in Hong Kong17:45 14 December 2023
BB enhances usance period for import of industrial raw materials
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has enhanced the usance period up to 360 days from 180 days for the import of industrial raw materials, including back to back imports and imports of agricultural implements and chemical fertilizers under supplier`s or buyer`s credit17:42 14 December 2023
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands Gaza ceasefire
The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed a non-binding resolution Tuesday demanding a ceasefire in Gaza -- taking the lead from the paralyzed Security Council, and piling pressure on Israel and Washington23:31 13 December 2023
Developing Asia’s 2023 growth outlook upgraded to 4.9%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has raised its economic forecast for developing economies in Asia and the Pacific, after robust domestic demand drove higher-than-expected growth in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and India23:19 13 December 2023
Solar power plant to be set up at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar
The government on Wednesday approved a proposal in principle for setting up a solar power plant at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar under Public Private Partnership (PPP)23:10 13 December 2023
Govt to procure 30.65 lakh tonnes of fuel oil, 90 lakh liters of edible oil
The government on Wednesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 30.65 lakh metric tons of fuel oil, 90 lakh liters of edible oil and 55,000 metric tons of fertilizer to meet the growing demand of the country23:06 13 December 2023
$1.31b to add to forex reserves in Dec: BB
Another US$1.31 billion is being added to Bangladesh Bank`s (BB`s) foreign exchange reserves this month as the country is on track to acquire loans from different sources, including International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asian Development Bank (ADB) and South Korea23:00 13 December 2023
Action being taken against illegal stocks of onion: DNCRP
Director General of the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) AHM Shafiquzzaman on Wednesday said DNCRP is taking action against the illegal stocks of onion22:57 13 December 2023
Bangladeshi RMG factory grabs number 1 spot in global LEED green factories ranking
Bangladeshi RMG factory SM Sourcing at Konabari in Gazipur has claimed the number one spot in the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Factory rankings with a score of 106 out of a total 11022:54 13 December 2023
BGMEA President meets Li & Fung executive chairman
Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), on Wednesday met Spencer Fung, Executive Chairman of Li & Fung, and Deepika Rana, Chief Executive Officer of Li & Fung, in Hong Kong22:50 13 December 2023
Bangladesh, UN review Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework progress
The Economic Relations Division (ERD) under the finance ministry and the United Nations (UN) Country Team today held a joint steering committee meeting to review the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2022-2622:48 13 December 2023
Spanish entrepreneurs can choose Bangladesh for investment: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said Spanish investments will be welcomed in any sector of Bangladesh for mutual benefits as Spain`s ambassador to Bangladesh Francisco de Asis Benitez Salas paid a farewell call on her13:45 13 December 2023
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