The spread of new coronavirus (COVID-19) in China may bring fortune for a booming economy like Bangladesh as many countries have by now realised that dependence on a single country for sourcing products is risky, speakers said at a function on Thursday."That realisation can benefit Bangladesh if it takes proper...
Read moreThe local production of pulses almost remained static in last five years, causing a rise in imports of the essential item to meet the growing demand.The rise in imports is affecting the interests of consumers as the big importers and traders are taking advantage to fix the prices at their...
Read moreThe prices of basic construction materials like steel rod and cement have been maintaining a downward trend in recent times mainly due to low demand, insiders have said. They also said the declining trend in investment in construction after the government's crackdown against casino and other illegal businesses last year...
Read moreCOX'S BAZAR, Feb 27: A new open-roof sightseeing bus was launched in Cox's Bazar on Thursday. The bus will run along the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf marine drive giving tourists an opportunity to watch the beautiful waterfront and hilly areas along the 80-kilometre-long road.People usually enjoy the beauty of the marine drive...
Read moreThe first-ever national insurance day will be observed on Sunday across the country to promote the key financial industry that remained neglected and lacked disciplines.The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA), the agency that will observe the national day, disclosed this at a press conference held at its office in...
Read moreStressing the need for signing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) among the member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi has said the FTA will open a new horizon in trade for the region, reports BSS."Sincere cooperation from the...
Read moreIndustries Secretary Md Abdul Halim (4th from L) receiving a Shitol Pati (mat) as a gift from the SME Foundation after a meeting, presided over by Vice President of World Association for SME and its Bangladesh chapter head SM Zillur Rahman in the city on Wednesday on the occasion of...
Read moreThere is no possibility of having impact of coronavirus on the prices of essential commodities as Bangladesh has sufficient stock and supply of all products, government officials said, reports BSS.They told an inter-ministerial meeting that garment industry in the country is facing some problems in supply chain due to coronavirus,...
Read moreThe government has prepared a strategic programme for consumers by ensuring smooth supply and price at affordable level of the daily essentials during Ramadan scheduled to begin in the last week of April, reports BSS.The directives was given by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Ministry of Commerce has prepared...
Read moreExport and import activities between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port remained suspended since Tuesday morning as Border Security Force (BSF) did not allow C&F agents to enter India.As a result, thousands of goods-laden trucks remanded stranded on both sides of the port. Kartik Chandra, general secretary of...
Read moreA three-day Internet fair kicked off on Thursday in Khulna with an aim to spread use of information technology in the southern part of the country among the grassroots through secure internet and introducing new technologies to the people.Khulna Internet Business Association (KIBA) organised the fair at Hotel Tiger Garden...
Read moreMohammed El-Moselhy Mohammad FawaadMohammed El-Moselhy joined as director of food & beverage of Four Points By Sheraton Dhaka, says a statement. It said, Mohammad Fawaad has been appointed as new director of operations of the renowned international hotel. El-Moselhy was transferred from Westin Cairo to Four Points By Sheraton...
Read moreA three-day Internet fair kicked off on Thursday in Khulna with an aim to spread use of information technology in the southern part of the country among the grassroots through secure internet and introducing new technologies to the people.Khulna Internet Business Association (KIBA) organised the fair at Hotel Tiger Garden...
Read moreChairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited Dr. Anwer Hossain Khan (C) presiding over its 785th EC meeting in the city recently with other members of the EC and board of directors and high officials present
Read moreState Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam (3rd from right) holding talks with Eat Sophea (2nd from left), secretary of Foreign Ministry and International Cooperation of Cambodia, at a bilateral meeting at Meghna Guest House in the city on Thursday
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