Cabinet clears key measures to boost investment, renewable energy, trade
The Cabinet on Thursday approved in principle three major policy measures, the draft Invest Bangladesh Act, 2026, the National Renewable Energy Development Strategy (2026-2030) and the Import Policy Order, 2026-2029- aimed at improving the investment climate, expanding renewable energy and updating the country's import framework, reports UNB.The approvals came at...
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Korean EPZ wins National First Prize for Plantation 2025 for outstanding environmental conservation
In recognition of its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and exemplary contributions to afforestation, Korean EPZ (KEPZ) has been awarded the National First Prize for Plantation 2025, one of Bangladesh's highest national honours for environmental conservation, says a press release.The award was presented by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday...
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Land owners urged to pay taxes online
The land owners could pay their land development taxes from home through a designated government website.A high official of the Ministry of Land ( MoL) said that the ministry in a message urged the land owners to pay land tax through the land.gov.bd website without facing any hassle. He said...
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Italy reaffirms commitment to partnership in BD textile sector
CHATTOGRAM: Italian Ambassador to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro reaffirmed Italy's keen interest in expanding technology cooperation, investment and long-term industrial partnerships with Bangladesh's textile and apparel sector during the 'Italian Textile Technologies with B2B Meetings' workshop hosted by the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce & Industry (CCCI).The Ambassador said bilateral trade between...
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UNIDO-led cleantech accelerator recognises 25 innovators advancing circular entrepreneurship
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in collaboration with the SME Foundation and the Department of Environment (DoE), recognized 25 promising cleantech innovators from across Bangladesh at the National Cleantech Award Ceremony and Innovation Showcase, held on Thursday at the Bangladesh Institute of Management (BIM) in Dhaka, reports UNB.The...
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Gold prices raised by Tk 2,216 to Tk 224,182
Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) has increased gold prices a day after a cut. The BAJUS Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring at a meeting on Friday revised the prices.The revised prices were announced in a notice signed by the committee's chairman Dr Dewan Aminul Islam Shaheen. The new rates...
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