12 more firms set to begin operation in Ctg BEPZA EZ this year
Twelve more firms in the BEPZA Economic Zone (EZ), located within the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram, are likely to go into commercial operation in this year.As of now, a total of 41 companies have signed agreements to set up industries in the BEPZA EZ at Mirersarai, with...
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US soybeans, energy: Who is hit by China's tariff retaliation?
WASHINGTON, April 5 (AFP): US agricultural exports, fuels and manufactured goods are set to take a hit from China's blanket retaliation against President Donald Trump's sharp tariffs, with both sets of measures due to take effect next week.After Trump announced a 34-percent new tariff on imports of Chinese goods --...
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Trade through Benapole port resumes after 8 days
BENAPOLE, Apr 5 (UNB): Trade with India through Benapole land port resumed on Saturday after an eight-day suspension for Eid-ul-Fitr holiday. With the resumption of import-export activities, Benapole port has returned to its busy operational rhythm.Ibrahim Ahmed, Officer-in-Charge of Benapole Checkpost Immigration Police, said that while trade was halted during...
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Govt has sufficient food grain stocks: Adviser
KISHOREGANJ, Apr 5 (BSS): Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said the government has sufficient food grains in stock, so there is no concern regarding food security."The government has sufficient food grain stocks and is importing additional supplies to compensate for the damage caused to Aman paddy in the last flood....
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