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Money transfer thru govt\\\'s postal dept loses out to aggressive pvt operators

Badrul Ahsan | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

The government-managed money transfer through postal department is losing its market share fast amidst aggressive action by private kiosks mushrooming every nook and cranny, sources said.    With the fast loss of market, the government services through EMTS even run the...

Govt plans to set up eight more economic zones

Monira Munni | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

The government is planning to set up eight more economic zones in the country aiming to attract both local and foreign investments, boost exports and create employment for thousands of people, officials said. The primary selection committee has recently approved...

News Briefs

2015-06-17 00:00:00

High-powered team to visit Latin America in July The government has taken a move to explore Latin American markets to boost Bangladeshi export in those countries, officials said on Tuesday. Besides, the initiative has been planned for export market diversification,...

Photo: President of ICC-Bangladesh Mahbubur Rahman

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: Ms Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Prices witness sharper decline

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Prices witnessed a sharper decline this week with all varieties casing quite considerably. The major blender continued to operate for the usual requirement but there was much less interest from all others including the loose tea buyers. Dusts witnessed an...

Kitchen markets feel Ramadan heat as warning goes unheeded

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Despite assurance by the authorities concerned that there will be no price hike ahead of Ramadan, the prices of a few essential commodities have already marked a rise at the retailer level in the capital, reports UNB. Visiting several kitchen...

Govt going to dig out reasons for export decline, target failure

Syful Islam | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

The government moves to fix the factors behind the failure in attaining export target and, in some cases, reduction of export of goods despite various incentives being given for a boost, officials said. Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) authorities will sit...

Dutch minister opens seminar, visits DBL Group factory

FE Report | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

Visiting Dutch foreign trade and development cooperation minister Lilianne Ploumen opened a cleaner production measures in textiles industries in the city Tuesday. The seminar on 'Sustainable Wet Processing' was jointly organised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Solidaridad. The...

Minister for exploring potential of mobile technology

2015-06-17 00:00:00

RAJSHAHI, June 16 (BSS) :  State Minister for ICT Junaid Ahmed Polok has urged all concerned to explore the advancement of latest mobile technologies to avail the utmost benefit out of it. "Mobile phone has brought the whole world in...

ARC reelects SBC MD

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Managing Director of Sadharan Bima Corporation (SBC) Md Rezaul Karim has been reelected vice chairman (VC) of Asian ReInsurance Corporaion ( ARC), according to a statement. Mr Karim was elected in an election of the international body.

Photo: Modhumoti Bank Ltd

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: BanglaCAT, the authorised dealer of Caterpillar Inc USA in Bangladesh

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Exchange Rate

2015-06-17 00:00:00

17 cos raise Tk 12.64b through IPOs

FE Report | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

Some 17 companies raised an aggregate amount of fund worth Tk 12.64 billion, including the premium, from the capital market during the fiscal year (FY) 2014-15. According to information of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), out of 17 companies, 10 took...

Turnover, benchmark index mark rises

FE Report | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

Both the turnover and benchmark index Tuesday rose on the premier bourse riding on the contribution of the major sectors. "As market opened the DSE benchmark index DSEX quickly crossed 4,500-mark, which warranted sell pressure from the skeptic cohort which...

Mercantile Bank launches Western Union services at all SBAC outlets

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Mercantile Bank Limited has recently launched Western Union Money Transfer Services at all the branch outlets of South Bangla Agriculture & Commerce Bank Ltd (SBAC). An agreement was signed in this regard between the two banks. M Ehsanul Haque, Managing...

News Briefs

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Peninsula Ctg wins award The Peninsula Chittagong has recently received a certificate of excellence from TripAdvisor in 2015. TripAdvisor LLC is an American travel website company providing reviews of travel-related content. Based on the reviews provided by the travelers, guest...

Photo: Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: Marhaba Spinning Mills Limited (MSML)

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL)

2015-06-17 00:00:00

HSBC organises seminar on automated payment platform

FE Desk | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited in Bangladesh recently organised a seminar titled "Road to Automated Payment Platform in Bangladesh: Present and Future Outlook" in Chittagong recently. The programme which highlighted HSBC's expertise in Global Payments and Cash Management...

Photo: Bank Asia at Muksudpur Upazila

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: Prime Bank

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: IFIC Bank

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: Islami Insurance Bangladesh Limited (IIBL)

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Photo: Northern General Insurance Company Ltd,

2015-06-17 00:00:00

IPO Diary

2015-06-17 00:00:00

Put cap on savings instruments sales

FE Report | 2015-06-17 00:00:00

Former caretaker government adviser Dr Mirza Azizul Islam said on Tuesday the government should put a ceiling on sales of savings tools to stay safe from falling far deep in debt. "Since the government as a captive lender cannot resist...

SC upholds Mojaheed’s death penalty

2015-06-17 00:00:00

The Supreme Court (SC) upheld Tuesday the death penalty of Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mojaheed for killing intellectuals during Liberation War in 1971, report agencies. Jamaat-e-Islami called 24-hour countrywide hartal for Wednesday protesting the verdict of the SC. A four-member bench...