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Govt to import rice, wheat

The government will import 200,000 tonnes of rice and 400,000 tonnes of wheat within 15 days, reports UNB.The Advisory Committee on Economic Affairs (ACEA), in a meeting with Finance Advisor of the interim government Dr Salehuddin Ahmed in the chair, gave the approval on Wednesday.Normally, suppliers are given 42 days...

StanChart launches seven agri research initiatives

Standard Chartered Bangladesh has unveiled seven new agricultural research initiatives aimed at driving innovation and fostering community engagement in the country's agricultural sector. These research projects are part of the bank's ongoing efforts to support and enhance research in agriculture, focusing on productivity, mechanization, and post-harvest management, says a statement.These...

Titas severs illegal gas connections

The state-run Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd (TGTDCL) on Wednesday snapped illegal gas connections of an industry located at Keraniganj, the locality of former state minister Nasrul Hamid.Titas officials found two separate piped natural gas connections-one legal and another illegal-to the industry, owned by Akbar Mollah, along Mirerbagbazar...

bKash simplifies NGO savings and loan instalment payments

bKash has brought convenience to customers by enabling them to pay microfinance loans and savings instalments anytime, anywhere. The fast, easy and safe payment option relieves customers from the hassle of visiting a branch, counter or meeting business hours. Now, over 2 million customers of the country's top 32 NGOs...

Rupali Bank Hosts Business conference

Rupali Bank PLC organised Business Conference-2024 of Mymensingh Division at its divisional office on Wednesday. The bank's Managing Director Mohammad Jahangir was present as the chief guest. Mohammad Iqbal Hossain Kha, Head of the bank's Mymensingh division, presided over the conference.

New cargo terminal at Benapole set to open in October

BENAPOLE, Sept 18 (UNB): The construction of a new cargo terminal at Benapole land port in Jashore has been completed at a cost of over Tk 3.0 billion, and it is expected to open in October, according to port authorities.Once operational, the terminal will accommodate 1,200 to 1,500 cargo trucks...

Samsung's four Vietnam factories account for 30pc of global sales

South Korean conglomerate Samsung Electronics' four main factories in Vietnam contributed around 30 per cent of its global revenues in the first half of this year.Their combined revenues rose by 8.6 per cent year-on-year to US$31.39 billion, reports e.vnexpress.net.Samsung Thai Nguyen in the eponymous northern province was the top contributor...