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FAO introduces improved fish drying tech in BD

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) held a ceremony to demonstrate and distribute improved fish drying technology amongst the Department of Fisheries in Chattogram on Saturday, reports UNB.This initiative aimed to enhance fish drying practices, ensuring better economic, health, and environmental outcomes for local fishing communities, according to a press...

PRAN-RFL set to expand female-led team

A local agro-processing company is set to expand its newly deployed women-led telemarketing team as part of its strategy to diversify export markets and increase revenues.PRAN-RFL, the country's largest agro-processor, has already employed 750 women in its Natore-based telemarketing unit. Now, the company plans to expand this workforce to 5,000...

Progress in women’s empowerment, but challenges remain

Bangladesh has made remarkable strides in women's empowerment, driven by a combination of government policies & activities, NGO initiatives, and the resilience of Bangladeshi women themselves. However, further efforts are needed to address remaining challenges and ensure full gender equality, said a press release jointly issued by Bangladesh Poultry Industries...

Higher-power cellphone service approved for Musk's Starlink despite objections

WASHINGTON, Mar 08 (Reuters): The US Federal Communications Commission on Friday said it would allow Starlink, a unit of Elon Musk's SpaceX, to operate a direct-to-cell service with T-Mobile at higher power levels despite objections by rival companies.AT&T <T.N> and Verizon had filed objections to the higher power levels saying...

Global coffee trade grinding to halt, hit hard by brutal price hikes

HOUSTON, March 8 (Reuters): Global coffee traders and roasters say they have slashed their purchases to minimal levels, as the industry reels from a steep surge in prices that suppliers have yet to convince retail stores to accept.At the US National Coffee Association annual convention in Houston this week, attendees...