Asia-Pacific leaders failed on Sunday to bridge gaping divisions over trade at a summit dominated by a war of words between the US and China as they vie for regional influence, report agencies.For the first time, APEC leaders were unable to agree on a formal written declaration amid sharp differences...
Read moreThe country's knitwear manufacturers and exporters have urged the government to continue providing its support to the sector as a strategy to ensure sustainable economic growth of the country.Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) also expressed its gratitude to the government for supporting the sector so far.The BKMEA leaders...
Read moreThe export earnings from the country's service sector stood at US$ 1.40 billion, marking a robust 55.52 per cent growth during the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year (FY) over the corresponding period of the last FY.The sector fetched $ 906.3 million in July-September period of FY 2017-18,...
Read moreMentioning that Bimstec would not be visible unless a free trade agreement (FTA)) is implemented, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has urged the bloc to find ways to increase the intra-regional trade."Bimstec will not be much visible to the people of the member countries unless and until an FTA is implemented,"...
Read moreThe dozens of young Chinese engineers looked nervous, but eager, as they presented their work in English during a hack-athon in September at the high-rise Roppongi Hills complex in Tokyo, reports The Japan Times.But while the event hosted by Mercari Inc., maker of a popular flea market app, appeared to...
Read moreA two-day workshop on 'Transforming Rice Breeding: Current Status and Way Forward' began in the city on Sunday, says a statement. The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised the event in partnership with USAID and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) at the ACI Limited's head office at ACI Centre.The...
Read moreThe TVS Bangladesh launched a brand new bike, TVS RTR 160 4V, at a grand event at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the city recently, says a press statement. The TVS Bangladesh introduced this unique racing machine to youth bike lovers of Bangladesh. The bike was launched by...
Read moreShimanto Bank Limited, a new generation private commercial bank, organised a free health check-up campaign at Dhanmondi in the capital recently.People who jog along the bank of Dhanmondi Lake received medical services by experts and experienced health workers.Senior officials of Shimanto Bank were present during the campaign, organised as part...
Read moreHONG KONG, Nov 18 (Reuters): Hong Kong's economic growth slowed further in the third quarter and is expected to face additional headwinds amid trade tensions between Beijing and Washington and higher interest rates, posing broader risks to growth in the Asian financial hub next year.The city's economy grew 2.9 per...
Read moreMILAN, Nov 18 (Reuters): Italy's draft budget for 2019 'significantly' deviates from commitments, the vice president of the EU Commission Valdis Dombrovskis said in an interview with daily Il Sole 24 Ore, threatening a procedure for excessive debt against Rome.Earlier this week Italy re-submitted its draft 2019 budget to the...
Read moreSenior executives of Modhumoti Bank Limited and Sarah Resort Limited exchanging documents after signing a memorandum of understanding on behalf of their respective companies at the head office of the bank in the city recently while Managing Director (Acting) of Modhumoti Bank Kazi Ahsan Khalil and senior executives from both...
Read moreManaging Director of Union Bank Limited Omar Farooque inaugurating the bank's Moulvibazar branch at Moulvibazar on Sunday while Moulvibazar Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Mohammed Kamal Hossen, senior executives of the bank and local elite were present
Read moreManaging Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Farmers Bank Limited Md Ehsan Khasru addressing the inaugural function of a 'recovery software' at the bank's Mirpur Training Institute in the capital on Saturday. The bank introduced the software to ensure secure banking in its operations
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