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ICCB urges strategic reforms as global, local headwinds threaten economy

As the world braces for a turbulent 2025 shaped by geopolitical unrest, climate threats, and economic uncertainty, Bangladesh must act fast to shield its economy from deepening headwinds. This was the core message from the 30th Annual Council of the International Chamber of Commerce - Bangladesh (ICCB), held in Dhaka...

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High prices stifle gold demand in Asian hubs

Physical gold demand in key Asian hubs was subdued this week, as rising prices dampened sentiment, prompting dealers in top consumer China and India to offer steep discounts to attract buyers, reports Reuters.Indian dealers offered discounts of up to $15 an ounce over official domestic prices this week, which include...

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PRAN-RFL selects 40 students as campus ambassadors

PRAN-RFL, a leading business conglomerate, selected a total of 40 students from different universities across the country as NextGen Campus Ambassadors.Kamruzzaman Kamal, Director-Marketing of PRAN-RFL Group, handed over the contracts to the campus ambassadors at a ceremony held at the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) Auditorium in...

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Delta Life Insurance holds 39th AGM

The 39th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd was held virtually on Saturday. Chairman of the Board of Directors Hafiz Ahmed Mazumder presided over the AGM. Independent Director Barrister Fida M Kamal, Members of the Board of Directors, Additional Secretary Ministry of Finance Azimuddin Biswas (as...

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Brazil looks to sign trade deal with Bangladesh

Brazil, the largest economy in South America, has shown interest in signing a trade agreement with Bangladesh to further boost economic relations between the two countries, reports UNB.If things go well, the agreement is likely to be signed at the Brazil-Bangladesh annual bilateral meeting to be held in Dhaka later...

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BD eyes short-term LNG deal with Saudi's Aramco

Bangladesh is currently in talks with Saudi oil giant Aramco to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) under a short-term contract as part of its strategy to stabilise domestic gas supply and reduce reliance on the volatile spot market.Petrobangla Chairman Md Rezanur Rahman told The Financial Express on Saturday that Aramco...

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