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BD to host Trade, Investment confce next month

The first Bangladesh Trade and Investment Conference-2026 will be held in Dhaka on June 13 which will discuss Bangladesh’s evolving trade, investment, and economic priorities, reports UNB.The initiative comes as Bangladesh prepares for graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status in November 2026 and advances negotiations on several bilateral trade...

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Agreement renewed between BADC, Russia for MoP fertiliser import

To ensure the timely supply of quality non-urea fertilisers among farmers and support a safe agricultural production system, Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC), under the supervision of the Ministry of Agriculture, has been importing non-urea fertilisers from different countries through government-to-government agreements, says a press release.As part of this ongoing...

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PRAGATI INSURANCE HANDS OVER CHEQUE FOR TREATMENT OF ARTIST MASUK HELAL --

PRAGATI INSURANCE HANDS OVER CHEQUE FOR TREATMENT OF ARTIST MASUK HELAL Chairman of Pragati Insurance PLC Syed M Altaf Hussain handed over a cheque to Editor of Prothom Alo Matiur Rahman for the treatment of famous artist Masuk Helal. Advisor of Pragati Insurance Md Rezaul Karim; CEO (Current Charge) Sharif...

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FIFTH GRAMEEN EYE HOSPITAL OPENS IN RAJSHSHI --

FIFTH GRAMEEN EYE HOSPITAL OPENS IN RAJSHSHI The fifth Grameen Eye Hospital, built under the initiative of Grameen Health Care Services Limited (GHS), has been officially inaugurated in Rajshahi. The hospital's own building is located at Maskatadighi in Katakhali. Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus joined virtually to officially inaugurate the...

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Gold prices rise ahead of Eid as BAJUS revises rates

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) has raised gold prices in the domestic market ahead of Eid, pushing the price of 22-carat gold up by Tk 2,158 per bhori to Tk 2,38,121, effective from 10:00 am Monday, reports UNB.The price revision comes on the back of rising pure gold (tejabi) values in...

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US Expansion Readiness Program launched

Station Dhaka has launched the US Expansion Readiness Program, a structured initiative to prepare Bangladeshi business groups for partnerships, trade, and market entry with American companies.The program was announced at an information session held at Station Dhaka headquarters in Dhaka recently, says a press release.Paul Frost, Commercial Counselor at the...

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Fresh Anonna launches special campaign

With a view to promoting period awareness and encouraging open conversations around menstrual health, sanitary napkin brand Fresh Anonna, a concern of Meghna Group of Industries, has launched a special campaign titled "Pad Ache, Lagbe?" marking Menstrual Hygiene Day which is observed on May 28 every year, says a press...

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Singapore's economy grows 6.0pc in Q1

SINGAPORE, May 25 (AFP): Singapore's economy grew six per cent year-on-year in the first quarter as demand skyrockets for artificial intelligence chips, balancing the fallout from the Middle East war, the government said Monday.As a major electronics hub, the city-state has seen a significant increase in the production of memory...

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NCC Bank holds free eye care camp in Feni--

NCC Bank holds free eye care camp in FeniNCC Bank has undertaken various social responsibility initiatives, marking its 33rd founding anniversary. As part of this, the bank's foundation, in collaboration with Bangladesh Eye Trust Hospital, recently organised a free eye treatment camp at Moulvi Shamsul Karim College in Chhagalnaiya, Feni....

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NRBC Bank holds training programme for newly-recruited MTOs

NRBC Bank holds training programme for newly-recruited MTOsNRBC Bank has completed a three-week foundation training programme for its newly-recruited Management Trainee Officers (MTOs). The closing and certificate awarding ceremony of the programme was held on Thursday. Chairman of NRBC Bank, Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, attended the event as the chief...

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High tariffs stifle Bangladesh RMG potential in LatAm

Bangladeshi garment makers are missing out on a huge market in Latin America due to tariff barriers imposed by the Mercosur countries, businesses and analysts say.Established in 1991 to promote free trade and regional integration, Mercosur is a South American trade bloc with four full members -- Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay,...

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BRAC Bank facilitates cashless banking services 24/7 at Diabari Cattle Haat

BRAC Bank facilitates cashless banking services 24/7 at Diabari Cattle Haat BRAC Bank has inaugurated Cashless Qurbani Cattle Haat Booth at Diabari in Uttara, Dhaka, on Sunday. At the BRAC Bank booth, buyers and traders can withdraw and deposit to bank accounts or Mobile Financial Services, send and receive money...

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Shimanto Bank signs refinancing agreements with Bangladesh Bank

Shimanto Bank signs refinancing agreements with Bangladesh BankShimanto Bank PLC has recently signed Participation Agreements with Bangladesh Bank under the Cluster Financing Scheme and the FSFDMSME Refinancing Scheme through the SME & Special Programs Department (SMESPD) to strengthen financing support for Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs) across the...

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New Grameenphone centre launched in Dinajpur--

New Grameenphone centre launched in DinajpurGrameenphone, the country's leading telecommunications service provider, has recently inaugurated its new centre in Ganeshtola, Dinajpur. Grameenphone officials, including Chief Risk Officer Md. Arif Uddin; Head of Customer Experience Abdullah Al Mahmud; and Circle Business Head, Rajshahi, Atiqul Hossain, along with Dinajpur GPC Partner Tamal...

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Hotel Sarina unveils special Eid offers

Hotel Sarina Dhaka warmly invites guests to celebrate the joy of togetherness with an exceptional lineup of festive dining experiences across Summerfields, Amrit, Risotto, and Street 17 Café this Eid-ul-Adha.From indulgent Eid-exclusive platters at Amrit to vibrant café favorites at Street 17, handcrafted Italian delights at Risotto, and lavish buffet...

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