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Govt mulls lucrative incentives to boost investment in solar power

The government is considering sweeping fiscal incentives, including tax exemptions and duty waivers on solar panels and related equipment, as part of a new investment-friendly policy aimed at accelerating Bangladesh's renewable energy transition.The proposed measures are expected to significantly lower business costs for investors in solar power generation and energy...

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir visits stalls at Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo-2026 at

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir visits stalls at Bangladesh-China Green Textile Expo-2026 at International Convention City Bashundhara on Thursday. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen was present on the occasion. — PID

No operational disruption at JMPL despite canteen fire

FE REPORTThe 718MW JERA Meghnaghat Power Ltd (JMPL) continues operation in accordance with instructions from the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC) and the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB), says a company statement. JMPL issued the statement Thursday, a day after a fire incident at its officers' canteen in the dormitory...

Govt asks factories to pay Eid allowances by May 21

FE REPORTThe government has directed all factory owners to pay festival allowances to workers by May 21, ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha.Factory authorities were also asked to consult workers and decide on May wage payments in case of advance disbursement before Eid. The government further advised the factory owners to...

BD China Business Summit on May 16

FE REPORTA daylong international business and investment networking event styled as 'Bangladesh China Business Summit 2026' will be held in the city on May 16, aiming to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries.The event is expected to create a platform for international investment opportunities, strategic partnerships, and long-term economic...

PRAGATI INSURANCE HOLDS 342ND BOARD MEETING --

PRAGATI INSURANCE HOLDS 342ND BOARD MEETING The 342nd meeting of the Board of Directors of Pragati Insurance PLC was held at the company's Head office at Pragati Insurance Bhaban in Dhaka on Thursday. The photo shows Syed M. Altaf Hussain, Chairman of the company, presiding over the meeting. Directors Khalilur...

United Finance sees strong growth momentum in Q1

United Finance has reported strong growth across all key performance indicators for the first quarter of 2026.The company's loan & investment portfolio grew by 2.38% to Tk 23,396 million, reflecting continued demand and prudent portfolio management. Customer confidence remained strong, as deposits increased by 5.03% to Tk 13,851 million during...

Japanese delegation visits Ctg port

OUR CORRESPONDENTCHATTOGRAM, May 14: A high-level delegation led by Ambassador of Japan SAIDA Shinichi visited Chittagong Port on Thursday to discuss strategic infrastructure projects and enhance bilateral maritime cooperation.Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) Member (Harbor and Marine) Commodore Ahmed Amin Abdullah welcomed the ambassador.The delegation held talks with senior officials of...

Conduct study on health effects from mobile tower radiation: HC

FE REPORTThe High Court (HC) on Wednesday ordered Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to commission a fresh study by Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) to assess the possible health and environmental effects of radiation emitted from mobile phone towers.The court directed the telecom regulator to submit the study...

Perla Sanitary Ware holds conference for dealers

Perla Sanitary Ware holds conference for dealersPerla Sanitary Ware, a concern of BHL Group, has recently organised its Dealer Conference- 2026 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB), Dhaka. The event was inaugurated by the Deputy Managing Director of BHL Group, while the Managing Director attended the programme as the...