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Outdated logistics eroding BD's competitive edge: Experts

Bangladesh's sustained export growth and economic momentum risk being derailed by an outdated logistics system and high transport costs, experts and speakers have warned.At a seminar titled "Enhancing Bangladesh's Logistics Sector for Sustainable Economic Growth" hosted by the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) in the capital on Sunday,...

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Push for enhanced policy support to boost MSME sector

Speakers at a discussion marking International Micro-, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSME) Day 2025 stressed the need for enhanced policy support, easier access to finance, and nationwide expansion of services to strengthen the MSME sector as a key driver of inclusive and sustainable economic growth.The SME Foundation observed the day...

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PKSF adopts five-year strategic plan for inclusive growth

Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has got approval for its Strategic Plan for 2025-2030, aimed at accelerating inclusive growth and ensuring sustainable development for the underprivileged and low-income population of the country, reports UNB.The approval came during the 260th meeting of the PKSF Governing Body held at the PKSF Bhaban in...

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China rolls over $3.4b in loans to Pakistan

KARACHI, Pakistan, June 29 (Reuters): China has rolled over $3.4 billion in loans to Islamabad, which together with other recent commercial and multilateral lending will boost Pakistan's foreign exchange reserves to $14 billion, a finance ministry source said on Sunday.Beijing rolled over $2.1 billion, which has been in Pakistan's central...

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