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Fix assessment value of imported dates as per international prices

Fresh fruits traders have demanded that the assessment value of imported dates be fixed as per international prices aiming to keep supply and prices of such items stable during the fasting month of Ramadan. To this effect, Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) recently requested the commerce secretary to take...

Ship makes second direct arrival from Pakistan

CHATTOGRAM, Dec 21: A ship carrying goods directly from Pakistan has arrived in Bangladesh waters for the second time. The Panama-flagged carrier, Yuan Xiang Fa Zhan, arrived in Chittagong Port waters on Friday and is scheduled to berth at the port's jetty on Sunday.The vessel, which travelled from Dubai via...

Jalalabad Gas, LafargeHolcim extend gas sale agreement

Jalalabad Gas Transmission and Distribution System (JGTDS) and LafargeHolcim Bangladesh (LHB) have agreed, in principle, to extend gas sale agreement (GSA), effective from January 17, 2026.The decision was made at a meeting held at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Dhaka on Wednesday, said a press release.Power, Energy...

Metro Rail transitions to Rapid Pass cards

The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited, or DMTCL, has begun selling Rapid Pass cards as an alternative to the Mass Rapid Transit, or MRT, pass cards for metro rail travel, citing a supply shortage of the latter, reports bdnews24.com.Previously, MRT pass cards were exclusively available at metro stations, while Rapid...

SOCIAL ISLAMI BANK HOSTS 'CLIENT GET-TOGETHER'

The Principal Branch of Social Islami Bank arranged a 'Client Get-together' in Dhaka on Thursday. Mohammad Forkanullah, Managing Director (Acting) of the bank, was present as the chief guest while Deputy Managing Directors Abdul Hannan Khan and Md Nazmus Saadat were present as special guests. The event was presided over...

Global central banks urge caution before Trump arrival

WASHINGTON, Dec 21 (Reuters): The imminent arrival of Donald Trump in the White House was already shaping global economic policy-making this week as the US Federal Reserve flagged fewer rate cuts and other leading central banks signalled caution over their rate paths.The Fed cut rates as expected on Wednesday but...

Bay Terminal Project faces uncertainty

The Bay Terminal project, envisioned to expand Chattogram Port's capacity and transform it into an international-standard facility, has come to a standstill following the fall of the Awami League government.Already delayed by bureaucratic hurdles, the project, initiated a decade ago, had only been finalised last November after years of feasibility...

Haison to host BD business mission to Japan in 2025

Haison International, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) ITPO Tokyo, is set to organise a business mission from Bangladesh to Japan at the end of April 2025.A three-member coordinating team is currently in Tokyo to finalise the programme details in consultation with UNIDO ITPO Tokyo, reports...

Luxury brands focus on cheaper goods for middle-class shoppers

PARIS, Dec 21 (Reuters): Confronting a broad decline in demand for their usual fare, including $3,000-and-up handbags and $4,000-and-up cashmere jackets, major marketers of designer and luxury merchandise are broadening their product lines to emphasize scarves, belts, wallets and home goods priced at $500 and under.The companies' renewed focus on...

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference --

National Bank hosted its Regional Business Conference (Dhaka) at Anchor Tower in Dhaka on Saturday. Abdul Awal Mintoo, Chairman of National Bank, was present as the chief guest. The conference was attended by Moazzam Hossain, Vice Chairman & Sponsor Director; Md Abdus Satter Sarkar, Chairman of the Audit Committee &...

FSIB BARISHAL ZONE HOLDS BUSINESS REVIEW MEETING

First Security Islami Bank PLC Barishal Zone organised a 'Business Review Meeting' at a hotel in Barishal on Friday. Mohammad Abdul Mannan, Chairman of the bank, was present as the chief guest. Presided over by Md Sirajul Islam, Deputy Managing Director, the event was addressed by Md Abdus Salam, Executive...

METLIFE CUSTOMERS TO GET DISCOUNTS AT OCEAN PARADISE HOTELS

MetLife Bangladesh has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ocean Paradise Hotels and Resort. Through this MoU, policy-owners of MetLife Bangladesh will benefit from a discount of up to 50 per cent for room rates at the hotel. Customers can avail the discount by showing their MetLife issued...

ENERGYPRIMA LIMITED HOLDS 17TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The 17th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Energyprima Limited (EPL) was held at Chowmuhani 113MW HFO-based Power Plant in Begumganj, Noakhali, recently. The meeting was presided over by Dr Kamaluddin Ahmed, a shareholder of the company. Director Shahadat Hossain, Company Secretary Md Al Amin Chowdhury and shareholders attended the meeting.

AGRANI BANK TRAINING WORKSHOP BEGINS

Agrani Bank Training Institute (ABTI) organised a three-day training workshop on 'Awareness of internal control and compliance' that began on Saturday. Agrani Bank's Chief Executive Officer Md Anwarul Islam inaugurated the workshop as the chief guest and conducted a session. Deputy Managing Director Tahmina Akhter was also present at the...