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‘Answer lies in modern tech’ to meet sugar output deficit

The country has 1.4 million tonnes of sugar deficit which can be minimised through adopting modern sugar production methods, speakers said at a workshop on Friday.They said modern production technologies should be used from planting to harvesting of sugar crops.The Bangladesh Sugar Crop Research Institute (BSRI) organised the training workshop...

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5 mmcf gas added to national grid: Nasrul

State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid Friday said some 5 million cubic feet per day (mmcfd) of gas added to the national grid from No. 9 well of Haripur gas field in Sylhet, reports BSS."The gas was supplied to the GTCL pipeline from Friday", he said...

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Grant deal with ITFC signed

A grant agreement of US$50,000.00 was signed Fiday in Tashkent, Uzbekistan between Bangladesh and Islamic International Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) concerning the provision of supplying medical equipment for public hospitals in Bangladesh under the Covid-19 restore programme, reports BSS.Fatima Yasmin, Secretary, Economic Relations Division (ERD) and Eng. Hani Salem Sonbol,...

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Helvetic operates London city's 1st E190-E2 flight

Following its recent steep approach certification, the Embraer E190-E2 has touched down on its first commercial flight at London City Airport.This is not only a milestone for Embraer and for Helvetic Airways, who operated this first flight; it's also a crucial moment for London City Airport, as it has bet...

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Subdued dollar lifts gold

LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters): Gold prices firmed on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar ahead of the much-awaited US August non-farm payrolls report, which could influence the Federal Reserve's plans on tapering asset purchases.Spot gold had advanced 0.1% to $1,811.60 per ounce by 0935 GMT on the day, but was...

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