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Economic growth must get priority over revenue targets: BIDS DG

Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) Director General Dr A K Enamul Haque has said the government must keep inflation at a tolerable level through supply-side interventions although Bangladesh may face challenges to reduce inflation quickly due to global conflicts, food shortages and climate-related crop damages, reports BSS."Inflation will be...

Akij Venture Group unveils two new electric vehicles at Akij Venture Eid Fest 2026

BAW M8 and BAW E7 Pro make their grand debut, marking new chapter in sustainable mobility in Bangladesh.On the occasion of Eid-Ul-Adha, Akij Renewable Energy and Automobiles Ltd. (AREAL), the automotive division of Akij Venture Group, proudly unveiled two innovative electric vehicles -- the BAW M8 and BAW E7 Pro...

New BSCIC industrial estate to be built in Pabna, says Industries Minister

PABNA, June 05 (BSS): Commerce, Textiles and Jute, and Industries Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said a new BSCIC industrial estate will be established in Pabna district within the shortest possible time.He said the government was committed to maintaining the country's industrialization trend and simplifying business by removing existing obstacles...

Shareholders approve Walton Digi-Tech Merger with Walton Hi-Tech

Shareholders of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC have unanimously approved the proposed merger of Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited with Walton Hi-Tech. The approval was granted at an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Walton Hi-Tech held virtually on Wednesday. Walton Hi-Tech's Chairman S M Shamsul Alam presided over the EGM. Among others,...

Japan aims to replace 14 ageing nuclear reactors by 2050s

TOKYO, June 5 (AFP): Japan's industry ministry said on Friday the nation needs to replace up to 14 ageing nuclear reactors by the 2050s, as Tokyo turns back towards atomic energy more than 15 years after the Fukushima meltdown.The proposal comes as Japan rushes to secure enough power generation capacity...

Turkey inflation edges up to 32.6 per cent in May: data

ISTANBUL, June 5 (AFP): Turkey's annual inflation rate showed a slight increase in May to 32.6 percent from 32.4 in April, official figures showed Friday.On a monthly basis, consumer prices climbed 1.7 percent, a slowdown from the 4.2 percent increase in April, but still driven mainly by increases in housing...