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Exports of plastic bottle waste crash-land after China ban

Arafat AraExports of Bangladesh's plastic pet bottle flakes skittered to a halt after China banned import of waste materials, insiders said. The local exporters see the development as a major debacle as nearly 99 per cent of their plastic bottle flakes were shipped to the Chinese market.The Chinese government announced...

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Syed Mahmudul Huq, chairman of TSI Group

Syed Mahmudul Huq, chairman of TSI Group and YUASA Battery, Bangladesh, presenting gift to a distributor at "YUASA Battery Sales Partners Meet-2018" on Saturday at a hotel in Dhaka Story on page 17

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Tofail backs cash incentives for garment accessories makers

FE ReportCommerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Saturday assured the garment accessories and packaging manufacturers of the government steps to help the sector meet export target.He also said the government would scrutinise the possibility of providing cash incentives to the accessories and packaging manufacturers.The minister came up with the views at...

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Uzbekistan entrepreneurs show interest to invest in B’desh

FE ReportUzbekistan's entrepreneurs have expressed their interest to invest in Bangladesh's garment and textile sector. They also showed their interest to export fabrics and accessories to Bangladesh.The observations came when a visiting Uzbekistan delegation, led by its first Deputy Minister of Economy Mubin Mirzaev, called on the leaders of Bangladesh...

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FBCCI to host youth summit

FE Report The country's apex trade body will hold an international youth summit, bringing young entrepreneurs from home and abroad. The decision to hold the summit came at the standing committee meeting of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) on the ministry of youth and sports...

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A visiting Uzbek delegation led by Mariam Kanatbekobe

A visiting Uzbek delegation led by Mariam Kanatbekobe met president of CIS-BCCI (Commonwealth of Independent States-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Habibullah Dawn in Dhaka last week.

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EU envoy calls for export diversification, more FDI

The European Union (EU) has said Bangladesh must look at export diversification and attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) seriously to make the country's "very admirable and amazing" economic growth sustainable, reports UNB.It said Bangladesh has witnessed over 7.0 per cent growth in GDP over the last couple of years."It's...

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YUASA Battery holds first sales conference in Dhaka

FE DeskYUASA is not only a top battery manufacturer in the world but also a leading research and development (R&D) technology company that is working persistently with the leading car manufacturers to introduce fuel efficient and environment friendly vehicles, says the chairman of TSI Group and YUASA Battery business, Bangladesh.Syed...

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Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) Managing Director Mohammad Helal

Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB) Managing Director Mohammad Helal Uddin presides over a conference for chief regional managers, corporate branch heads, regional managers, divisional audit officer, regional audit officers and branch managers of Dhaka division at the Staff College auditorium in the city on Saturday. Directors Muhammad Moududur Rashid Shafder, Md...

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Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is holding 'Pitha' Festival this winter

Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka is holding 'Pitha' Festival this winter on Jan 25-31. Traditional indigenous pithas, Bangladeshi rice cakes and sweets and specially handcrafted pithas, prepared with various ingredients and different flavours are available in the week-long fest. Promotion is open at Café Bazar restaurant.

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