Tender for drilling 26 onshore wells likely to be delayed
The government's initiative to invite an open tender for the drilling of 26 wells across various onshore gas fields, aimed at boosting domestic gas production, is likely to face a delay of another month, according to official sources.The delay is primarily due to the ongoing preparation of tender documents, the...
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Gold price hits record high in country
Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has announced new gold prices, setting a record high for the market, reports UNB.In a press release issued on Saturday, BAJUS stated that the price of 22-carat gold has been increased by Tk 2,613 per bhori, bringing the new rate to Tk 140,061 per bhori, the...
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China's exports to Russia grow 15.7pc in Sept
BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters): China's exports to Russia grew 15.7% in September from a year earlier, the fastest pace in nine months and up from a 10.1% gain a month prior, Chinese customs data showed on Monday, following fresh agreements to expand economic cooperation.By contrast the data, in yuan terms,...
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India seeks critical mineral agreement with US
NEW DELHI, Oct 20 (Reuters): India's trade minister on Saturday said the country has sought a critical mineral partnership agreement with the United States as he hopes for talks on a broader trade pact between the two nations."I had suggested that critical mineral MoU (memorandum of understanding) to be converted...
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Egypt cuts 2040 renewable energy target to 40pc
CAIRO, Oct 20 (Reuters): Egypt has revised its renewable energy target for 2040 down to 40 per cent from a previous goal of 58 per cent, Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi said on Sunday, underscoring that natural gas will remain a key part of the country's energy mix for years.Before hosting...
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