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Gridlock takes its toll on trade through Benapole

Poor infrastructures and traffic congestions are among the problems that are severely affecting trade through Benapole Land Port, a major gate on Bangladesh-India border, reports UNB.Officials and businessmen said productions in garment and other factories in Bangladesh are seriously hampered as goods released from the port cannot be transported to...

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Chairman of Uttara Bank Limited Azharul Islam (centre) and Managing Director & CEO Mohammed Rabiul Hossain

Chairman of Uttara Bank Limited Azharul Islam (centre) and Managing Director & CEO Mohammed Rabiul Hossain (2nd from L) seen at the 4th Zonal Heads' Conference-2019 of the bank at its head office in the city on Saturday

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Tipu urges Nordic countries, China to invest more

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has urged the Nordic countries and China to invest more in Bangladesh taking the privileges of investment-friendly atmosphere for foreigners, reports BSS.The minister made the call while the ambassadors of three Nordic countries and the Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh met him separately at his office at...

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‘Over 0.1m dwellers of Ctg to benefit from projects’

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 19 (BSS): More than 0.1 million (one lakh) city-dwellers will benefit from the basic infrastructure development projects under 'RemoteCommunity Livelihood Quality Development', said Mayor AJM Nasiruddin.He was speaking after inaugurating the projectactivities at Sulakbahar Tulatali Fine Arts School premises in the port city.The city corporation, UNDP, UK Aid...

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Rahimafrooz Renewable’s rare feat

Rahimafrooz Renewable Energy Limited has won four awards at the recently-concluded Bangladesh Solar Week 2019, says a statement.The categories are: Project Developer of the Year - Off Grid Project, Solar PV EPC Company of the Year - Rooftop Scale, Solar Module Company of the Year - Rooftop Scale and Solar...

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Northern General Insurance Co. Ltd. Chairman Engineer Abdul Matin

Northern General Insurance Co. Ltd. Chairman Engineer Abdul Matin (C) presiding over its extra-ordinary general meeting at IDEB Bhaban in the city recently. Special resolutions were approved at the meeting for operation of Islamic insurance business, the company's name was changed from Northern General Insurance Co. Ltd. to Northern Islami...

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US-Bangla airlines gets fourth ATR

US-Bangla airlines, one of the leading private carriers of Bangladesh, on Saturday added a brand new 72-seat turboprop ATR 72-600 aircraft as part of its plan to increase flight frequency on domestic and regional routes, reports BSS.The new aircraft raised the current aircraft number to 11 along with existing four...

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Omera Petroleum to hold IPO road show today

Omera Petroleum Limited (OPL), country's largest LPG operator will hold its IPO (initial public offering) road show today (Sunday) as part of the process of going public under the book building method.The road show will be held at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden in the capital Dhaka.The company will...

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Bank Asia seminar on FDI

Bank Asia Ltd. organized a seminar on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) & It's Reporting for FDI customers and its officials on Saturday at a hotel in Dhaka, said a statement. Md. Arfan Ali, President & Managing Director, Bank Asia Ltd, inaugurated the seminar. Md. Nazrul Islam, General Manager, Foreign Exchange...

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Subscription allowed till November 18

The securities regulator has extended the timeframe for public subscription of the bond to be issued by Ashuganj Power Station Company (APSC) till November 18 next.The subscription period has been extended as the public subscription was not completed within the stipulated timeframe fixed previously.As per the regulatory approval, the APSC...

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Dr. Mashiur Rahman (second from right), Adviser to the Prime Minister on Economic Affairs,

Dr. Mashiur Rahman (second from right), Adviser to the Prime Minister on Economic Affairs, speaking at a seminar on "Restructuring & Liquidation of Financial Institutions and Impact on Stakeholders", organised by Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) held recently. Osama Taseer (second from left), President of DCCI and Waqar...

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eGeneration receives Microsoft award

Microsoft awarded eGeneration Ltd, one of the leading IT consulting, and software solutions providers in Bangladesh, as the Modern Licensing Solution Partner for FY19. The award was given in recognition of eGeneration's contribution on successful implementation of Microsoft Modern Workplace Solutions in large number of Enterprises.In the event of "Inspire...

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New chairman of Petrobangla

Md. Ruhul Amin Mr. Md. Ruhul Amin has been promoted as Chairman (Grade-1) of Bangladesh Oil, Gas & Mineral Corporation (Petrobangla) recently. He has been appointed as Chairman (Grade-1) of the state-owned entity on deputation through an order issued by Ministry of Public Administration. — Statement

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FSIBL holds biz conference

Quarterly Business Conference of Dhaka, Sylhet and Barishal zone of First Security Islami Bank Limited was held on Friday. The conference was presided over by Mr. Syed Waseque Md. Ali, Managing Director, First Security Islami Bank Limited. Among others, Mr. Abdul Aziz, Additional Managing Director and DMDs attended. — Statement

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IMF praises India's move to reduce corporate income tax

The International Monetary Fund on Friday supported India's recent decision to reduce corporate income tax, saying it has a positive impact on investment. It, however, said India should address continued fiscal consolidation and secure long-term stability of the fiscal conditions."We believe India still has limited fiscal space so they have...

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