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Mongla Port emerging as regional transit hub

KHULNA, Dec 2, (BSS): Mongla Port, the country's second-largest seaport, is rapidly transforming into a strategic regional transit hub, strengthening connectivity with neighbouring countries while expanding road, river, and rail linkages to the Rajshahi, Rangpur and Barishal divisions.A Port Reception Facility (PRF) project, completed and awaiting inauguration, is set to...

UK becomes BD's second largest export market on steady shipment growth

Bangladesh's exports to the United Kingdom (UK) registered steady growth in the first five months of the ongoing FY26, consolidating the UK's position as the country's second-largest export destination, according to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) vice-chairman and chief executive Mohammad Hasan Arif.Speaking at a seminar titled "Unlock the UK Market:...

Leathertech 2025 to showcase latest innovations in leather, footwear and accessories

Leathertech Bangladesh 2025, the 11th edition of the international technology tradeshow for leather, footwear machinery, shoe materials, chemicals, and accessories sectors, will begin in the city tomorrow (Thursday). The three-day fair will be held at the Expo Village at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), says a press statement.Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud...

UK to increase its spending on medicine under a zero-tariff deal with US

LONDON, Dec 2 (AP): The U.K. has secured a 0% tariff rate for all U.K. medicines exported to the U.S. for at least three years, officials said Monday, in return for the U.K. spending more on new medicines.Under the deal, the U.S. agreed to exempt U.K.-origin pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical ingredients, and...

Dhaka Chamber unveils DCCI Journal, Tax Guide

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) unveiled the second edition of 'DCCI Journal of Business and Economic Policy (DJBEP)' and the 'Tax Guide 2025-26', two of its own publications, at a simple ceremony on Monday at the DCCI Auditorium in the capital, reports BSS.Secretary, Ministry of Commerce Mahbubur...

Djibouti seeks Bangladeshi investment in its emerging opportunities

Djibouti has urged Bangladeshi investors and manufacturers to seize the emerging investment and export opportunities in the East African country, describing it as a strategic trade gateway linking Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.The non-resident ambassador of Djibouti to Bangladesh, Isse Abdillahi Assoweh, emphasised his country's geo-strategic strength, robust infrastructure,...

IPDC, IBA Alumni Club to launch exclusive business lounge

IPDC Finance PLC has joined hands with the IBA Alumni Club to introduce the IPDC Business Lounge on the club's premises.A formal agreement was signed at a ceremony in this regard. This collaboration marks a significant step towards fostering stronger professional connections and enhanced networking opportunities, says a press release.The...

TRUST BANK SIGNS MOU WITH RANCON CARS LIMITED

Trust Bank PLC has recently signed an agreement with RANCON Cars Limited, the authorised distributor of PROTON vehicles in Bangladesh. Md. Wahed Ibne Shahed, Head of the Retail Banking Division of Trust Bank, and Anusha Khalid, Team Leader of RANCON Cars, signed the agreement. Under this agreement, Trust Bank will...

BD can attract much more European investment

French Ambassador to Bangladesh Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet has said they strongly believe that Bangladesh can attract much more European investment and capital, reports UNB."We want to do more, and we strongly believe that Bangladesh can attract much more European investment and capital," he said while speaking at a dialogue in Dhaka.The...