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BTMA suspends factory shutdown programme

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has suspended its programme to shut down factories following government assurances to resolve the ongoing crisis in the spinning sector. In a statement issued on Thursday, the primary textile millers' trade body announced the withdrawal of its earlier decision to close textile mills from...

BARC, PKSF to work together for inclusive agricultural growth

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) and the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) will work jointly to strengthen links between agricultural research and extension to achieve inclusive growth.Although agriculture is a key pillar of food security and employment, it contributes only about 12 percent to GDP, while nearly 47 per cent of...

3 RMG factories get LEED certification

Three more local garment factories have received LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), with one achieving the highest score globally, taking Bangladesh's total to 273 LEED-certified factories.HAMS Garments Ltd, located in Sreepur, Gazipur, achieved LEED Platinum certification, scoring 108 out of...

Accurate survey reports key to reducing investment risk

Chairman of the Audit Committee of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC Md. Abdus Salam said accurate and objective survey reports would help reduce investment risk and ensure good governance in the banking sector."Islami Bank is always committed to maintaining the security of customers' deposits and transparency of investments. Proper assessment or...

Customs complete largest auction in Chattogram

The Custom House, Chattogram has completed the largest auction in its history by selling around 2,800 tonnes of un-cleared goods through an electronic auction.According to a press release issued by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Thursday, the auction was conducted to ease container congestion at Chattogram Port, mitigate...

NRBC Bank concludes foundation training course

NRBC Bank has successfully concluded a 15-day foundation training course for its officials. The closing ceremony organised by the Human Resource Training and Development Centre (HRTDC) was held at the bank's head office on Thursday. Md. Ali Hossain Prodhania, Chairman of NRBC Bank, attended the event as the chief guest....

Midland Bank signs MoU with Rose View Hotel

Midland Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rose View Hotel, a five-star establishment located in Sylhet. The MoU signing ceremony was held at the bank's head office in Gulshan-2, Dhaka, on Thursday. Md. Nazmul Huda Sarkar, Deputy Managing Director, Head of IT & CTO of Midland...

CIU launches Confucius Chinese Language Site

CHITTOGRAM, Jan 29:Chittagong Independent University (CIU) launched Confucius Chinese Language Site at the campus today Thursday. North South University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Abdul Hannan Chowdhury inaugurated the Confucius Chinese Language Site as chief guest. He officially announced the inauguration of the Confucius Institute's Chinese Language Teaching Site at CIU.Mr....

UK, China pledge cooperation on trade, investment

BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters): Britain and China hailed a reset in relations on Thursday, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Xi Jinping pledged greater cooperation on trade, investment and technology to the mutual benefit of both countries.With Western leaders reeling from the unpredictability of U.S. President Donald Trump, Starmer...

Vietnam and the EU upgrade ties as US tariffs reshape global trade

HANOI, Vietnam, Jan 29 (AP): Vietnam and the European Union on Thursday upgraded ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership, Vietnam's highest diplomatic level, as both recalibrate trade amid disruptions to global finance driven by U.S. tariff pressure.The upgrade places the EU on the same diplomatic footing as the United States,...