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Their role in challenging times appreciated

Underscoring the importance of the RMG industry, Chief Advisor's Special Envoy Lutfey Siddiqi has expressed gratitude for the "constructive engagement and contribution" of the foreign buyers' community through a period of challenges and changes, reports UNB.Siddiqi welcomed representatives of global brands and buyers of readymade garments for a dialogue at...

Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka

Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier of Jordan, has announced plans to begin direct flights on the Amman-Dhaka-Amman route, reports BSS.The Bangladesh travellers can avail further connections to various destinations in Europe and North America via Amman.To facilitate its entry into the Bangladeshi market, Royal Jordanian Airlines has appointed...

Smart agriculture can break agricultural product syndicates in BD: Experts

Mymensingh, Dec 6 (UNB) : Smart agriculture holds great potential in Bangladesh, as it can significantly enhance agricultural productivity and contribute to the country's economy and agricultural system, according to experts.Talking to UNB, they explained that smart agriculture involves the direct delivery of agricultural products from farmers to consumers through...

BD set to develop halal ecosystem for better food

The government is set to develop a halal ecosystem with an eye to further improving halal food products in Bangladesh, according to sources.To this end, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) is planning a diagnostic mission in Bangladesh for the development of the IsDB Reverse Linkage project to develop a halal...

WB announces record $100b support for world's poorest countries

WASHINGTON, Dec 6, (AFP): The World Bank announced Thursday that it has raised close to $24 billion to provide loans and grants for some of the world's poorest nations, which it can leverage to generate a record $100 billion in total spending power.Donor countries committed $23.7 billion to replenish the...

World trade outlook uncertain for 2025 on US tariff threats: UN

GENEVA, Dec 6 (AFP): World trade faces an uncertain outlook in 2025 because of the threat of trade wars, after global commerce hit a new peak this year, the UN said on Thursday.The UN trade and development agency UNCTAD said global exchanges of goods and services are expected to reach...

Saudia expands operations in BD

Saudia Airlines is deepening its presence in the Bangladeshi market as part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 initiative, which seeks to enhance tourism and economic ties, reports BSS.With over five decades of service in Bangladesh, Saudia aims to expand its operations and better serve Bangladeshi passengers, who are key to...