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Invest in data centres, digital infrastructure

FE ReportBangladesh has called on US companies to invest in data centres, cloud services and digital infrastructure as part of its bid to accelerate digital transformation. The appeal was made by Faiz Ahmed Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser overseeing the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, during...

Belt and Road exhibition showcases China-Bangladesh cooperation

The two-day Belt and Road Initiative Exhibition has opened in Dhaka with the aim of casting a spotlight on the "joint capabilities" of China and Bangladesh and attracting Chinese investment, reports bdnews24.comSpeaking at the inaugural event in Bashundhara Convention Centre on Friday, Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashir Uddin said: "This exhibition...

China urges 'dialogue' with US over TikTok: Ministry

BEIJING, Sept 12 (AFP): China urged the United States on Friday to address their TikTok dispute through dialogue, as top leaders from both countries are set to discuss the social media platform in Spain next week.Beijing's commerce ministry called on Washington to "work with China on the basis of mutual...

Hili land port to remain shut for 8 days during Durga Puja

HILI, Sept 12 (UNB)- Trade activities through Hili land port will remain suspended for eight consecutive days from September 26 due to Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Hindu community.As a result, no import or export of goods will take place through the port during the period. The...

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, bKash expand book reading prog

In a continuous effort to cultivate reading habits among students, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, in association with bKash, has expanded its book reading programme to Lakshmipur and Feni.This year, the programme will distribute 40,000 books to 330 educational institutions across the country, says a statement.As part of the programme, books were...

BGB seizes Indian goods worth Tk 32.6m in Sylhet

Sylhet, Sept 12 (UNB)- Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized smuggled Indian goods worth over Tk 32.6 million during separate drives along the Sylhet frontier on Thursday and Friday.The Sylhet Battalion (48 BGB), in presence of a magistrate, conducted raids in Tamabil, Panthumai, Sangram Bazar and Minatila border areas, recovering a...

UK economy stalls in July in fresh government setback

LONDON, Sept 12 (AFP) : Britain's economy stagnated in July, official data showed Friday, dealing another blow to the Labour government after a turbulent week for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Gross domestic product flattened in the month following output of 0.4 percent in June, the Office for National Statistics said in...