17,306 enterprises, individuals get funds from Agrani Bank
The state-owned Agrani Bank Ltd has supported 17,308 enterprises and individuals so far under the incentive packages declared by the government to revive the economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.By the end of August last the bank disbursed Tk 3.6 billion (360 crore) and another Tk 8.62 billion (862 crore) loans...
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Bangladesh economy shows early signs of pandemic recovery
A rebound in garment orders after demand crashed during spring shutdowns is helping to revive the Bangladesh economy, reports AP.Apparel makers, the country's main export industry, say they are looking ahead to Christmas orders from the US and other major markets.Remittances from Bangladeshi workers employed overseas have also recovered, helping...
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Thrust on hi-tech manufacturing ecosystem
Tech experts during a webinar on Friday underscored the need for developing a hi-tech manufacturing ecosystem in Bangladesh in a bid to ensure desired economic growth.Enhancing new skills in line with the latest technologies is also imperative to attract foreign investment and generate employment here, they said.The observations were made...
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Int’l lenders back $9.5b financing for Russian gas project
LONDON, Sept 19 (Arab News): International lenders have lined up about $9.5 billion in financial support for a Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, a document seen by Reuters showed, even as such projects come under greater scrutiny over climate concerns.The $21 billion project, which received final investment approval...
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