ADB approves $400m to support climate priorities in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US$400 million policy-based loan to support Bangladesh in implementing its National Adaptation Plan, 2023-2050 and Nationally Determined Contributions 2021 Update to the Paris Agreement to achieve a climate-focused inclusive development18:43 8 December 2023
A Marcel fridge buyer gets cash voucher worth Tk 1 lakh in Noakhali
Alauddin, an auto-mechanic residing in Chowmuhani town, Begumganj upazila, Noakhali, received a cash voucher worth Tk 1 lakh upon purchasing a Marcel brand refrigerator01:16 8 December 2023
Moscow will stand with Bangladesh against possible US sanction: envoy
Russia will stand with Dhaka against possible US or any Western sanction against Bangladesh, Russian Ambassador in Dhaka Alexander Mantytskiy said on Thursday23:26 7 December 2023
Nagad users to get 10% discount on Biman tickets
Air travelers can now buy tickets of Bangladesh Biman Airlines easily on Nagad app – the first of its kind service in the country’s history23:16 7 December 2023
DCCI for attracting Saudi investment in diverse sectors
President of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) Barrister Sameer Sattar on Thursday said that Bangladesh needs to attract Saudi investments in diverse sectors like infrastructure, energy, and manufacturing.23:11 7 December 2023
BPSWC strategizes to boost MSME competitiveness for sustainable development
To address the challenges of LDC graduation and align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Bangladesh Private Sector Working Committee (BPSWC) emphasized the imperative need for MSME competitiveness23:06 7 December 2023
Political will needed to undertake real and not superficial reforms: Dr Ahsan H Mansur
Noting that Bangladesh is facing multiple challenges on the macroeconomic front, country`s eminent economist Dr Ahsan H Mansur today said that political will is really needed to undertake real and not superficial reforms23:00 7 December 2023
Chinese company to set up Pharmaceutical Ingredients factory in BEPZA EZ
Chinese company Crescent Hi Tech Co. Ltd. is going to set up an `Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API)` manufacturing industry in BEPZA Economic Zone22:52 7 December 2023
Strengthened Bangladesh-US collaboration holds promising trade opportunities: BGMEA President
Faruque Hassan, President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), emphasized the potential for increased trade benefits through enhanced collaboration between Bangladesh and the United States22:48 7 December 2023
China recognized as Bangladesh’s most trustworthy development partner: Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday said Beijing and Dhaka have further enhanced mutual strategic trust, enlarged economic and trade cooperation, promoted personnel and cultural exchanges, and deepened collaboration at international and multilateral arenas22:36 7 December 2023
Labour laws implementation vital to bilateral relationship: Peter Haas
United States Ambassador to Bangladesh Peter Haas today said Bangladesh needs national wage policy to address the garment workers financial challenges while strong labour laws and their implementation are vital to bilateral ties between Washington and Dhaka15:59 7 December 2023
Asia tracks Wall St sell-off as US labour market softens
Asian stocks sank Thursday, extending a rollercoaster week across world markets as investors jockey for position ahead of key US jobs data, while oil struggled to bounce back after hitting a five-month low15:56 7 December 2023
China says exports rise for first time in seven months
Chinese exports rose in November for the first time in seven months, officials said Thursday, as the country navigates a troubled recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic15:53 7 December 2023
Southeast Asia banks on aviation boom
Major airport expansion projects are taking off across Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, and a new airline is set to launch next year -- all banking on an expected boom in air travel in Southeast Asia, fuelled by Chinese and Indian tourists23:41 6 December 2023
Musk’s AI startup seeks to raise $1 bn
Elon Musk is seeking to raise a billion dollars for his xAI artificial intelligence company that he hopes will compete with ChatGPT`s Open AI23:38 6 December 2023
CPA, RSGT sign agreement on Patenga Container Terminal operation
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) today inked an concession agreement with the Saudi Arabia`s company Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) to operate the newly built Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) on PPP-G2G basis for next 22 years23:31 6 December 2023
China says EU’s export policies don’t ’make sense’
China said Wednesday European Union export policies towards Beijing do not "make sense", on the eve of a high-level summit in the Chinese capital23:26 6 December 2023
bKash organises annual seminar on AML&CFT
bKash, the largest MFS provider of the country, has organised a two-day long annual seminar to boost skills of all employees engaged in Anti Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML&CFT) compliance functions23:11 6 December 2023
Govt to procure 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG, 2.40 lakh tonnes of fertilizer
The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 33.60 lakh MMBtu LNG and 2.40 lakh tonnes of fertilizer alongside approving power tariff for two solar-based power plants23:09 6 December 2023
Govt takes all preparations ahead of Ramadan: Tipu Munshi
Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday said the Government has been taking all kinds of preparations to control the market by maintaining supply of daily necessities including ‘dates’ for the upcoming month of Ramadan23:01 6 December 2023
VAT collection goes up after EFD installation
Collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) has increased while transparency in VAT collection has been brought after installation of Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) machines22:58 6 December 2023
BB doubles limit for sending remittances thru MFS
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has doubled the limit of sending remittances through mobile financial service (MFS) from the existing limit of Tk 1.25lakh22:54 6 December 2023
Apparel exporters urged to strengthen business capabilities
President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Faruque Hassan has called upon apparel exporters to boost their business capabilities in order to adapt to evolving market dynamics22:52 6 December 2023
DSE, SCE stocks extend gaining streak
Country`s both the bourses - Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism18:04 6 December 2023
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