News Briefs-(25-07-2019)

Biman's new Boeing aircraft arrives today

Biman's third brand new Boeing 787-8, known as the Dreamliner, will reach here today (Thursday) as the 15th aircraft to the national flag carrier. "The new aircraft named as Gangchil will land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport this (Thursday) afternoon from the USA's Seattle's Boeing Factory," a Biman press release said on Wednesday. It is expected that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who named all the Dreamliners will inaugurate the 3rd Boeing 787-8 on August 7, the release added. — BSS

BIDA to frame integrated investment policy

Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has taken an initiative to formulate an "Integrated Investment Policy" by taking opinions of different stakeholders. The information was revealed on Wednesday at a view exchange meeting to review the overall activities of BIDA at its headquarters in the city, said a press release. BIDA Executive Chairman Kazi Aminul Islam presided over the meeting. Aminul Islam said Bangladesh has become a safe place for investment and the country's investment is increasing day by day. "For continuing the trend of investment, an integrated investment policy will be formulated," he added. — BSS