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Sri Lanka seeks to strengthen relations with Bangladesh's private sector

Deputy Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka Arun Hemachandra has expressed his country's keenness to strengthen relations with Bangladesh's private sector."Strengthening relations between the private sectors of both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka would enhance bilateral trade and investment," he said during a meeting with the visiting business delegation of Dhaka Chamber...

BRAC Bank AGM approves 25pc dividend

The shareholders of BRAC Bank PLC have approved a 25 per cent dividend -- 12.5 per cent in cash and 12.5 per cent in stock -- for the year 2024. The approval came at the 26th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on a virtual platform on Thursday. A significant number...

Dutch-Bangla Bank holds 29th AGM

Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC held its 29th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on a virtual platform on Thursday, with Sadia Rayen Ahmed, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the bank, in the chair, says a statement.A large number of shareholders virtually participated in the AGM. They approved 20 per cent dividend...

Invitation-only online platform launched

The Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) has launched a new online platform, "Japan Street," to help boost trade between Japan and Bangladesh.Japan Street is a special, invitation-only website that connects international buyers with a wide range of Japanese products. For the first time, Bangladeshi businesses will be able to use...

Rare earth access is EU's priority at China summit

BRUSSELS/BEIJING, June 19 (Reuters): European Union leaders will use a summit with China next month to seek better access to Chinese rare earths and critical minerals, four sources familiar with the plans said, as the two sides tackle an array of tariff-related issues.For years, China has had a near monopoly...

US Fed keeps interest rates unchanged

WASHINGTON, June 19 (AFP): The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady for a fourth consecutive meeting Wednesday, forecasting higher inflation and cooler growth this year as President Donald Trump's tariffs begin to take hold and geopolitical uncertainty swirls.Fed Chair Jerome Powell told reporters the central bank would make better...