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Bangladesh, Singapore to finalise FTA by 2026

Bangladesh and Singapore have reiterated their commitment to finalising the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries by 2026, reports UNB. They also agreed to work towards concluding the agreement on customs cooperation, the revised protocol for the avoidance of double taxation, the treaty on mutual legal assistance in...

Upgraded Unit-2 of Pahartali Textiles inaugurated

Pahartali Textiles Limited (PTL), based in Chattogram, has completed the modernisation of its Unit-2 under the BMRE (Balancing, Modernisation, Rehabilitation, and Expansion) programme to enhance production capacity and efficiency. As part of the upgrade, a new 142,000-square-foot, two-storied factory building was constructed, and world-class spinning machinery was installed. The upgraded...

Rice prices would be tolerable within next two weeks

Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin expressed the hope that prices of rice would be tolerable within the next two weeks across the country. "The prices of rice have been on the rise for some time. Boro rice will hit the market within the next two weeks. Basically, fine rice such...

Panel discussion on revenue mobilisation

A panel discussion on 'Strengthening Fiscal Foundations: Enhancing Domestic Revenue Mobilisation for Sustainable Growth in Bangladesh' was held at the 6th Bangladesh Economics Summit 2025, organised by the Economics Study Center (ESC) at the University of Dhaka, on Tuesday. Dr. Selim Raihan, Professor of Economics, moderated the discussions. The panel...

ACI Motors launches two new Sonalika tractor models

In a continued stride towards mechanising the agriculture sector with modern solutions, ACI Motors officially launched two new models of Sonalika tractors -- the Sonalika 35RX and Sonalika All Rounder SS-55 (12F+3R) -- on the occasion of Pahela Boishakh. The nationwide launch took place across 15 locations, with the main...

Auto exhibition series to begin in city May 01

The Dhaka Auto Series 2025 will begin in the capital on May 01 with an eye to bringing together prominent global and local automotive brands, innovators, suppliers and buyers under one platform.CEMS-Global USA will organise the three-day trade event at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) from May 01 to May...

Nurun Nabi new DMD of Sonali Bank

Md. Nurun nabi joined as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of state-owned Sonali Bank PLC. Prior to his joining, he severed as General Manager in the same bank. He was promoted to DMD through a circular of Financial Institutions Division on April 10, says statement.Nurun Nabi started off his banking career...

Rubana Pervin new DMD of Agrani Bank

Rubana Pervin has been promoted Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Agrani Bank PLC, according to a circular issued by the Financial Institutions Division of the Ministry of Finance on April 10.Rubana Pervin began her career at Agrani Bank in 1993 as a senior officer. She has served with integrity and...

Nurul Huda promoted to DMD of ICB

Md Nurul Huda has been promoted to the post of Deputy Managing Director and assigned to the Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) through a notification of the Financial Institutions Division, Ministry of Finance. Prior to his promotion, he served as a General Manager of Agrani Bank PLC. He started his...