DCCI urges signing of PTA with Sri Lanka to boost trade
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has underscored the importance of signing a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to enhance bilateral trade and investment.The chamber observed that Sri Lanka's expertise in maritime economy, deep-sea fishing and port management could play an important role in...
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Dhaka, UAE to strengthen ties, address visa issue
Chief Adviser's Special Envoy on International Affairs Lutfey Siddiqi has said that as part of a 'comprehensive refresh' of the Bangladesh-UAE bilateral relationship, covering trade, investment and people, the two governments will continue to build goodwill and trust to make progress on the visa issue, reports UNB."I had a long,...
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PKSF needs strategic reforms to address evolving realities: Experts
Experts at a discussion on Tuesday stressed the need for the Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) to revise its operational strategy and design programmes that align with the country's changing socio-economic landscape, technological advancements, and poverty dynamics to sustainably reduce poverty and ensure inclusive growth, reports UNB.The economic, social, cultural, educational,...
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Agreement for fee collection on NCC Bank's digital platform
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed among NCC Bank, Dr. Mahmud Hasan Academy in Chattogram, and fintech company "The World". Through this agreement, signed recently in Chattogram, NCC Bank will collect all fees, including tuition fees for the academy via a digital platform with technical support provided by...
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FRENCH EMBASSY, GUARDIAN LIFE SIGN AGREEMENT ON INSURANCE COVERAGE
Guardian Life Insurance Limited (GLIL) has recently signed an agreement with the Embassy of France to offer comprehensive insurance coverage. Under this agreement, all the employees and family members of the embassy can avail life coverage and medical benefits from Guardian. Sheikh Rakibul Karim, Additional Managing Director & Chief Executive...
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Central banks favour gold over dollar for reserves, says WGC survey
LONDON, June 17 (Reuters): Central banks around the world expect their gold holdings as a proportion of their reserves to increase over the next five years while expecting their dollar reserves to be lower, a survey by the World Gold Council (WGC) showed.Gold demand from central banks has risen significantly...
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