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NBR body to devise ways to attract foreign investors

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has moved to explore ways to lure foreign investors into relocating their factories to Bangladesh with offering them incentives. To this effect, the revenue board has formed a committee that would devise strategies for the foreign industries planning to relocate especially from China amid...

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Samsung Galaxy A21S available at Evaly

Samsung's 48 megapixel quad cam 'Galaxy A21S' model handset has been launched by Evaly the in local market, says a statement. The device will be available in collaboration with Samsung Bangladesh, Fair Electronics and Excel Telecom at Evaly.com.bd, country's one of the leading e-commerce-based marketplaces.This information was confirmed by Evaly...

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New Kalurghat Bridge by 2022, says minister

CHATTOGRAM Oct 07: Bangladesh Railway (BR) will construct new Kalurghat Bridge by 2022, said the Railways Minister Nurul Islam Sujan after visiting the prevailing old Kalurghat Bridge on Wednesday morning."Karnaphuli is a heritage of not only Chattogram, but also Bangladesh. People of Chattogram have been demanding for new Kalurghat Bridge...

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Ministry creating databank on stranded migrant workers

The expatriates' welfare ministry is creating a databank on returned and stranded migrant workers whose work permits and visas have expired and they cannot rejoin their works abroad.The ministry has taken the initiative so that it can provide necessary support to the workers to help them return to their job...

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Total takes 20pc stake in French wind farm project

PARIS, Oct 07 (Reuters): Total has taken a 20 per cent equity stake in the Eolmed floating wind farm pilot project in France, which the French group said on Wednesday formed part of its broader plans to build up its presence in the wind power sector.The 30 megawatts (MW) project...

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Ctg port providing eco-friendly fuel oil to foreign, local ships

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 07: Both foreign and local ships are now procuring eco-friendly low sulphur fuels from Chittagong Port as the government has taken steps to supply fuels containing 0.5 per cent sulphur to the oceangoing vessels to reduce marine pollution.The moves have been taken in compliance with guidelines of International...

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