Export of farm produce rises as compliance improves
The number of non-compliance issues against consignments of Bangladeshi agro produce abroad has declined significantly in recent years, attracting more buyers and boosting its exports. Adoption of the quarantine policy and its timely implementation by the government in export trade has helped minimise non-compliance against Bangladeshi fresh produce, said insiders.Such...
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‘Fashionology Summit’ in city on May 02
The second 'Bangladesh Fashionology Summit 2019' will be held on May 02 to firm up the country's footings to fetch its share in the US$130 billion global smart clothing market.Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) will organise the day-long summit at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the city, according to a...
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RMG workers stage demo
Readymade garments (RMG) workers staged a demonstration in front of the National Press Club in the city on Sunday, protesting shutdown of a factory in Narayanganj recently. They also formed a human chain and demanded unpaid wages and other benefits.The workers alleged that the authorities of Minar Industry Pvt Ltd,...
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$ 10m investment for real estate dev
The country's real estate marketplace Bproperty.com would invest US$ 10 million for the development of the sector.The market place in an announcement on Sunday said it secured the investment from its parent company Emerging Markets Property Group (EMPG), reports BSS.It facilitates people to sell, buy or rent properties through its...
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FinExcel holds training in city
Financial Excellence Limited (FinExcel) organised a two-day long training programme on 'Retail Banking: SME, Consumer Credit and Home Loan' in the capital recently, says a statement.FinExcel Chairman Syed Abu Naser Bukhtear Ahmed inaugurated the training programme at a ceremony.Mid-level executives from several banks and financial institutions participated in the event.
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70 tech interns will go to Japan sans migration cost: Imran
A total of 70 Bangladeshi technical interns would leave for Japan in phases without migration cost."The third batch of 70 technical interns will go to Japan through 'I am Japan' organisation without migration cost from March," State Minister for Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Imran Ahmad told a function on...
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India outlines draft of new e-commerce regulations
MUMBAI, Feb 24 (Reuters): India outlined a new draft policy for its burgeoning e-commerce sector, focusing on data localisation, improved privacy safeguards and measures to combat the sale of counterfeit products.The proposed overhaul, which would likely increase operating costs for the sector, comes two months after the country modified regulations...
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US Fed's policy pause sets stage for broad overhaul
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 24 (Reuters): When Federal Reserve policymakers last month put a three-year rate-hike campaign on hold and backed ending a yearlong push to shrink their $4.0 trillion balance sheet, they cited increased risks to US economic growth and the need for more time to sort through the data.But...
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China’s January exports rebound
BEIJING, Feb 24 (AP): China's January exports rebounded from a contraction amid a tariff battle with Washington while Chinese purchases of US goods plunged.The data were announced after US President Donald Trump said might decide whether he escalates a fight over Beijing's technology ambitions by going ahead with a March...
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Pragati Life Insurance and Al Haramain Hospital signs agreement
General Manager of Pragati Life Insurance Limited S M Ziaul Hoque and Managing Director of Al Haramain Hospital Pvt. Ltd. Dr. Mohammed Ehsanur Rahman exchanging documents after signing an agreement between the two companies in Sylhet recently. Under the agreement, the hospital will provide services to all insured members and...
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