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IDB to enhance support for developing BD's human capital

Multilateral development financier Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is looking to enhance its support for Bangladesh in developing the country's human capital, its President Dr. Bandar M. H. Hajjar has said.The Jeddah-based development partner is also looking to adopt a 'value chain' approach in implementing its development scheme in the country,...

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Summit wins best private power generation company award

At the inauguration of "Power & Energy Week 2018", Summit was awarded the prestigious Best Private Power Generation Company in recognition of fastest implemented power plant in the country. Summit had completed construction-to-power generation of 300 MW power plant in Kodda, Gazipur in only nine months.With this accolade, Summit became...

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8th Communication Summit held

The 8th edition of Communication Summit was held in the capital on Saturday. The theme for this year's Communication Summit was 'Creativity Matters'. The summit is a flagship initiative of Bangladesh Brand Forum that brings together creative professionals from diverse sectors to share knowledge, said a statement.Around 300 professionals attended...

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Amara Raja Batteries makes debut in BD mkt

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd (ARBL), manufacturer of India-based Amaron Automotive batteries recently introduced motorcycle battery in Bangladesh. Manish Tuli, Head Amaron -South Asia of ARBL, Mr Sajit Kumar and Mr Ayaz Uddin Ripon, Director and Chief Executive Officer, Ripon Autos, the authorised distributor for Amaron motorcycle batteries in Bangladesh jointly...

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Government may exempt export-oriented sectors

The government is mulling exempting export-oriented sectors including RMG from the existing mandatory obligation of group insurance amid strong opposition from rights groups, officials said. The government has already approved the proposed amendment to the labour law keeping such provision, they added. Hundred per cent export-oriented sectors, where central fund...

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Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handing over an award to Bangladesh Power Development

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina handing over an award to Bangladesh Power Development Board’s Chairman Engineer Khaled Mahmud in recognition of the Board's contribution to restructuring of the sector and becoming the sole buyer of power

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'Transformers roadshow' for entrepreneurs

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) on Saturday organised 'Transformers Roadshow', a science, technology and innovation competition, for aspiring entrepreneurs of Bangladesh.The contest is aimed at supporting Bangladesh find science and technology-based innovative solutions to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs).The daylong roadshow was organised by the IsDB Group at a hotel...

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Record agro-product exports in FY ’18

Yasir WardadThe exports of agricultural products rose sharply in fiscal year (FY) 2017-18, propelled by record shipments of processed foods.Traders exported products worth $674 million in FY ’18, a 22 per cent growth over that of FY ’17, showed the latest data of the Export Promotion Bureau.Processed foods comprised more...

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Solve problems of local industries

FE ReportThe country's apex trade body has urged the government to address the problems facing the local industries.Federation of Bangladesh Chambers and Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Md Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin made the call on Saturday.He sat with the industry stakeholders in Bogura organised by Bogura Chamber of Commerce and...

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