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BD, Japan to ink EPA tomorrow

In a historic move to safeguard its economic future, Bangladesh is set to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (EPA) with Japan tomorrow.Titled Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (BJEPA), the agreement is a strategic "lifeline" designed to ensure continued duty-free access to the world's fourth-largest economy as Bangladesh prepares to graduate...

BD stands to lose in EU, US mkts amid India tariff deals

Bangladesh is destined to face break-neck competition both in US and EU markets with India emerging as a major competitor with double advantages of Washington-proposed tariff cutback and trade deal with the 27-nation European bloc.Industry insiders and experts sound the alarm over the headwinds about to blow from the two...

Govt unwilling to avoid exposure of more unpalatable statistics

Worried about the possible erosion of public confidence in the banking sector and market reactions, the Financial Institutions Division (FID) insists on not doing the asset-quality review (AQR) of state-owned banks (SoBs) now. The review was proposed under the Financial Sector Support Project II (FSSP II), a $400 million scheme...

BNP to make women self-reliant if voted to power: Tarique

BARISHAL, Feb 4 (UNB): BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman on Wednesday said women would be made self-reliant if his party is voted to power in the national election.He said mothers and daughters would receive primary healthcare services at home without visiting hospitals for basic treatment, he said addressing a rally at...

Economy to grow to $2.0t, per-capita income $10,000

Bangladesh's economy will grow to around US$2.0 trillion in size by 2040 with probable per-capita income around $10,000, Bangladesh Jamaat-e- Islami (BJI) pledges in its election manifesto. The party unveiled its election manifesto Wednesday with priority on 26 issues for building a safe and humane Bangladesh for all where women's...

Indefinite strike halts cargo movement at Ctg Port

Workers and employees at Chittagong Port are continuing their strike in protest against the government's initiative to lease the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to a foreign company, reports bdnews24.com.No work was under way on Wednesday as workers stayed away from duties at various jetties for a fifth consecutive day,...