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Govt seeks more US investment, pledges level playing field for foreign firms

FE REPORTThe government on Saturday invited US companies to expand their investments in Bangladesh, pledging policy stability, equal treatment and a more business-friendly environment to boost foreign direct investment (FDI) and strengthen bilateral economic ties.Prime Minister's Adviser and spokesperson Mahdi Amin made the appeal while addressing a programme marking the...

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NBR restricts headquarters visits by field staff

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed its field-level officials and employees not to visit its headquarters without prior approval from the appropriate authority, saying unauthorised visits are disrupting administrative operations.In an office order issued on July 2, the revenue authority said it had recently observed that many officials...

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Dhaka Bank eyes top position through digital transformation

Dhaka Bank PLC aspires to become the country's top bank across all performance indicators within the next three years by bringing back its past glory riding on digital transformation.To achieve the prime objective, the second-generation private commercial bank, which commenced its operation on July 05, 1995, has been investing in...

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Visa rolls out Payment Passkey solution in Bangladesh

Visa has launched its Visa Payment Passkey (VPP) solution in Bangladesh, introducing a new authentication technology designed to make online payments more secure and seamless.The global digital payments company is rolling out the service in collaboration with Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and BRAC Bank, aiming to reduce reliance on traditional...

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Govt prioritising renewable energy to protect environment: Amit

JASHORE, July 4 (BSS): State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Aninda Islam Amit on Saturday said the government is placing special emphasis on solar power generation to protect environmental balance by expanding electricity production from renewable energy sources."The government has set a target to generate up to 10,000...

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Uttara Motors launches Isuzu Luxury NQR Bus-

Uttara Motors launches Isuzu Luxury NQR BusUttara Motors Limited has officially launched the all-new Isuzu Luxury NQR Bus in Bangladesh. The grand unveiling ceremony was jointly inaugurated by Matiur Rahman, Chairman & Managing Director of Uttara Motors Ltd; Abdul Latif Mollah, Chairman, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC); Sadaomi Ichihara, Manager,...

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Nevian's Canada export puts Bangladesh pharma on global map

Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry has already proved its ability to produce quality medicines at competitive prices. But entering highly regulated markets in developed countries remains a major challenge. In this context, Nevian Life Sciences has started exporting medicines to Canada through a partnership with Switzerland-based multinational company Sandoz.Nevian's Managing Director, Musawwat...

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