Bangladesh's apparel exports can fetch $122.01b by 2030 thru investing in climate adaptation
Investing in climate adaptation can help Bangladesh fetch US$122.01 billion in apparel exports by the year 2030 as a significant rise in heat waves and flooding in Dhaka over the last two decades severely impacted workers' health and factory outputs, according to a new study."In 2030, Bangladesh is projected to...
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Record 11.2m tonnes of potatoes produced this year: Agri Adviser
Agriculture Adviser Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd) said on Friday a record amount of 11.2 million (1.12 crore) tonnes of potatoes was produced in the current year, around 2.2 million tonnes (22 lakh) more than the national demand, reports BSS."In 2025, the production cost of potatoes varies between...
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BD set to shine at textile fair in Germany
Bangladesh is gearing up for a major showcase at Heimtextil 2026, the world's biggest trade fair dedicated to home and contract textiles, reports BSS. The prestigious event is scheduled to take place from 13 to 16 January 2026 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, said a press release. The fair serves as...
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Street vendors
Street vendors have occupied a large portion of Shah Ali Road in Mirpur area of the city, narrowing the available space for vehicles. The growing presence of hawkers has disrupted traffic flow, creating bottlenecks and delays for commuters. The photo was taken on Friday. — FE photo
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Carew posts record profit though its ageing sugar unit weighs
Chuadanga, Dec 12 (UNB): Carew & Company (Bangladesh) Limited has booked the highest net profit in its history for the 2024-25 fiscal year, even as its sugar operations continue to haemorrhage money.This underscores the widening divide between its modernised businesses and ageing core mill, officials said.The state-run enterprise reported a...
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