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Focus should be put on plastic recycling, waste management

Despite undeniable necessity of plastic goods in different sectors, their usage in the country should focus on recycling and proper waste management, President of the International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh (ICCB) Mahbubur Rahman said on Saturday."The path forward must be responsible -- prioritizing recycling, reuse, proper waste management, and environment-friendly...

DITF secures nearly $18m potential export orders

FE ReportThe month-long 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2026 concluded on Saturday at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal, leaving behind export leads worth nearly US$18 million and renewed hopes for market diversification.Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data showed that participating firms secured potential export orders of U$17.98 million (Tk...

PRAN bags $5.5m orders at Gulf Food Fair

Bangladesh's leading food processing and marketing company PRAN received an overwhelming response from international buyers at the Gulf Food Fair 2026, one of the world's largest food and beverage exhibitions.The company secured export orders worth approximately USD 5.5 million. Biscuits, noodles, beverages, and confectionery products from buyers across different countries,...

Siddiqur takes charge as acting MD of Standard Bank

Md. Siddiqur Rahman, Deputy Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer of Standard Bank PLC, has taken charge as Acting Managing Director of the bank, says a press release. Mr. Rahman joined the Shari`ah-based Standard Bank as DMD in August 2023and has played a pivotal role in strengthening the Bank's Shari'ah-based...

EGM of Jamuna Oil Company held on virtual platform

The Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Jamuna Oil Company Limited was held on a virtual platform on Saturday. The EGM was presided over by Md. Eunusur Rahman, former Senior Secretary of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance, and Chairman of the JOCL Board.The meeting attended by the members of...

57th AGM of Eastern Lubricants Blenders held-

57th AGM of Eastern Lubricants Blenders heldThe 57th Annual General Meeting of Eastern Lubricants Blenders PLC was held virtually on Saturday. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Eastern Lubricants Blenders A. H. M. Nurul Islam, also a retired secretary, presided over the meeting. Directors of the Board Md. Amin...

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain along with others inaugurates the Zakat Fair 2026

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr A F M Khalid Hossain along with others inaugurates the Zakat Fair 2026 at the Officers Club in the city on Saturday. — PID

IATA objects to govt's air fare control move

FE REPORT The International Air Transport Association (IATA), a trade association for the world's airlines, has made an objection to Bangladesh government's proposed air fare control measures outlined in Section 43A under the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Ordinance 2026. The organisation made the objection through a letter sent to Nasreen Jahan,...