Biden terms PM’s achievement as ’impressive’: Momen
US President Joe Biden has termed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina`s development achievement as "impressive" while the two heads of government interacted during the G20 Summit in New Delhi recently19:50 12 September 2023
Saudi company to invest $100mn in Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City
DataVolt, a pioneering data centre developing and power generation company of Saudi Arabia, has announced to set up a data centre at a cost of $100 million in Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City (BHTC) in Kaliakor area of Gazipur19:28 12 September 2023
Dengue claims 11 lives, infects 2,956 in 24hrs
Dengue claimed 11 more lives and infected 2,956 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Tuesday morning, according to the health department19:20 12 September 2023
Youths are driving force of our nation: Foreign minister
Foreign Minister A K Abdul Momen has termed the country’s youth as the driving force of the nation, saying their innovative ideas and perspectives are invaluable19:06 12 September 2023
Bangladesh poses add’l export potential of $22.5bn for non-RMG products
Bangladesh has an additional export potential of $22.5 billion for non-readymade garment products to the European Union, according to a recent study18:08 12 September 2023
Govt approves Tk 4,283cr project to enhance facilities at Mongla Port
The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved a Tk 4,282.76 crore project to ensure expansion and modernisation of the facilities at Mongla Port in Bagerhat17:59 12 September 2023
WTO 2023 makes case for “re-globalization” amid early signs of fragmentation
The 2023 edition of the WTO’s World Trade Report presents new evidence of the benefits of broader, more inclusive economic integration as early indications of trade fragmentation threaten to unwind growth and development17:42 12 September 2023
Unprecedented focus on global public health at UN General Assembly
WHO urges world leaders to commit to progress on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response and to secure health for all, end TB, and reinvigorate SDGs17:32 12 September 2023
PM for devising dev projects in line with Delta Plan to avail financing from climate fund
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has asked the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change and other concerned to frame development projects in coordination with the Delta Plan to avail funding from the $ 1 billion Climate Fund committed to Bangladesh17:24 12 September 2023
China to invest $12.2mn in Adamjee EPZ
Chinese company M/s Cherry Button Limited will establish a garments accessories manufacturing industry in Adamjee EPZ with an investment of $ 12.2 million16:34 12 September 2023
Middle-income trap may foil Bangladesh’s emergence as developed nation by 2041: Salman F Rahman
Bangladesh’s target to emerge as a developed nation by 2041 may be foiled if the country plunges into a middle-income trap16:26 12 September 2023
Agriculture holds solutions to global water crisis, food security, FAO says
Agriculture can help conserve the world’s stressed water resources and make sure we have enough to eat and drink, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said on Monday14:28 12 September 2023
UK announces TK 42cr additional humanitarian support to Rohingyas
UK`s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Philip Barton announced that Britain would provide £3,000,000 worth around TK 42 crore as new funding to support Rohingyas in Cox`s Bazar and Bhasan Char14:07 12 September 2023
Momen recalls 9/11 Twin Tower devastation with sadness
Recalling with sadness the 9/11 Twin Tower devastation in the US, Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said Bangladesh hoped such terrorist acts would never reoccur again13:39 12 September 2023
SoftBank supremo eyes rare success with Arm IPO
Masayoshi Son`s once-exalted reputation as an investor is badly tarnished, but the irrepressible founder of Japan`s SoftBank is hoping that the mega-IPO of Arm this week might bring back the good times13:29 12 September 2023
Bangladesh, France issue joint statement after Hasina-Macron talk
Bangladesh and France have issued a joint statement following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and French President Emmanuel Macron, reports BSS13:23 12 September 2023
Most Asian markets drop as uneasy traders await key data
Asian markets struggled on Tuesday to extend a Wall Street and European rally as traders nervously await US inflation data, while lingering concerns about China`s economy remain a millstone13:14 12 September 2023
Dengue claims 11 lives, infects 2,944 in 24hrs
Dengue claimed 11 more lives and infected 2,944 persons across the country in the last 24 hours till Monday morning, according to the health department20:47 11 September 2023
Macron enjoys river cruise on Turag
French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday enjoyed a ride on a traditional panshi boat operated by Contic, a sister concern of NGO Friendship SPO20:17 11 September 2023
HSBC to facilitate streamlined digital payment system for Ha-Meem Group
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) has signed an agreement with Ha-Meem Group, one of the country`s top Readymade Garments (RMG) manufacturers to process their transactions through online platform HSBC net19:51 11 September 2023
Bangladesh-UK Strategic Dialogue tomorrow
Bangladesh and United Kingdom (UK) will hold the 5th strategic dialogue in Dhaka on Tuesday to discuss shared commitment for developing a modern economic partnership16:36 11 September 2023
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks further down
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Monday plunged further due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities16:28 11 September 2023
Higher rates remain at risk for emerging East Asia borrowers
Governments and central banks in emerging East Asia need to stay vigilant to guard against potential financial risk associated with higher interest rates, according to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)16:03 11 September 2023
Most Asian markets in retreat as US inflation data looms
Asian markets mostly fell on Monday as investors turn their attention to a key US inflation report later in the week, hoping for a reading that will ease concerns about the Federal Reserve`s interest rate plans15:56 11 September 2023
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