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Raise agri subsidies to Tk 350b in FY27 budget

The Bangladesh Agricultural Economists Association (BAEA) on Tuesday demanded that the government raise agricultural subsidies to Tk 350 billion in the FY27 national budget, more than double the current allocation of Tk 172.41 billion, citing rising production costs and growing climate vulnerabilities.The demand came at a national seminar titled "National...

World Metrology Day today---

The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) will observe World Metrology Day today, joining countries around the globe in highlighting the importance of accurate measurement in modern society.The day aims to raise public awareness about the critical role of precise measurement in policy formulation, governance, trade and everyday life.This year's...

Steel makers warn against further power price hike

Bangladesh's steel manufacturers on Tuesday warned that any further increase in electricity prices could push many factories towards closure, worsen unemployment and severely disrupt the country's infrastructure development activities.The warning came at a press conference organised by the Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association (BSMA) at the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) in...

Jamuna Bank signs agreements with BB under two refinance schemes--

Jamuna Bank signs agreements with BB under two refinance schemesJamuna Bank PLC has recently signed two important participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank at its head office under the Financial Sector Fund for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FSFDSMEs) and Cluster Financing Scheme. Under these initiatives, the CMSME...

Chief Whip expects strong BD-US cooperation in trade, technology

Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam on Tuesday said the United States has consistently stood beside Bangladesh in its democratic journey and expressed hope for enhanced cooperation in trade and technology in the coming years."The United States has always supported our democratic journey," he said during a courtesy meeting with a...

Meghna Bank signs agreements with BB under CMSME refinancing schemes --

Meghna Bank signs agreements with BB under CMSME refinancing schemes Meghna Bank PLC has signed participation agreements with Bangladesh Bank at its head office under the Cluster Financing Scheme and the FSFDCMSME Refinancing Scheme through the SME & Special Programs Department (SMESPD). Under the schemes, CMSME customers will be able...

Akij Agro, Anhui New Ready Co open modern fisheries project in Kishoreganj--

A modern fisheries project was launched as a joint venture between Akij Agro & Livestock Ltd and Anhui New Ready Co. Limited in Kishoreganj recently, opening a new horizon for fisheries sector. The project was inaugurated by Monowara Begum, wife of late Sheikh Akij Uddin, founder of Akij Group, along...

CCCI election to be held on May 23

CHATTOGRAM, May 19: The long-awaited election of the board of directors of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for the 2025-27 term will now be held on May 23.Director of the Local Government Department in Chattogram and Chairman of the Election Board Monowara Begum announced the fresh schedule.Earlier,...

Bengal Commercial Bank inaugurates 35th branch in Fatikchhari--

Bengal Commercial Bank inaugurates 35th branch in FatikchhariBengal Commercial Bank has opened its 35th branch at Abdul Salam Market Building under Fatikchhari Municipality, Chattogram. Md. Sahabuddin, Director of the bank and Chairman of the Executive Committee, inaugurated the branch recently. K. M. Awlad Hossain, Additional Managing Director and CBO of...

Teletalk sustains thru own revenue: MD

Teletalk Managing Director Nurul Mabud Chowdhury has said the government does not provide any subsidy for the state-owned mobile operator's operational expenses, as the operator sustains its activities entirely through its own revenue, reports BSS. "Many people say the government has provided subsidy to Teletalk. I want to say with...

Tk 8,000+ discount and cashback on bKash payments for Eid shopping

Like previous years, bKash has rolled out a wide array of attractive discounts and cashback offers to make Eid-ul-Adha shopping more joyful and affordable.Customers can avail of over Tk 8,000 in discounts and cashbacks by making bKash payments for clothes, footwear, electronics, groceries, food delivery, ticketing, and hotel bookings. These...