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Bangladesh targets $110b export by FY'27

Bangladesh sets sights high on US$110 billion in export earnings by fiscal year 2026-27 in a substantial increase from the current mark, which officials see achievable but economists appear a bit sceptical.The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Wednesday approved the draft Export Policy 2024-2027 with the aim of ramping...

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Policy update to transform population into resources

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said the government has decided to update the Population Policy 2012 aiming to transform the population into human resources, reports UNB."Very recently we have decided to update the Population Policy 2012. In the new policy, the Demographic Dividend which will continue from 2041 to...

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BD economy may grow slower at 5.9pc next fiscal year

Bangladesh economy may grow at a 5.9-percent rate in the upcoming fiscal year, says Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited and forecasts a pickup in FY2025-26. The economy could rebound in the FY2026 and is expected to grow at 6.3 per cent, says the HSBC Economic Outlook unveiled...

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Glass fever heats up Dhaka city

The increasing use of glass in new buildings, particularly in upscale parts of Dhaka, is contributing to a rise in the city temperatures, with negative consequences for residents and the environment.Environmentalists, architects and urban planners have called for a more considered approach to glass usage, especially in all-glass skyscrapers. These...

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Prayer Timings (2024-05-16)

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Briefing 2024-05-16

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