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Strengthen IPR frameworks

Speakers at a dialogue on Wednesday stressed the need for greater intellectual property (IP) protection to help Bangladesh attract more foreign direct investment and secure its position in the global supply chain.They also called for upgrading IP laws.The call came at the dialogue titled "Strengthening IPR Frameworks in Bangladesh: Current...

DCCI urges New Zealand to invest in agriculture, energy sectors

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has urged New Zealand to expand its investment footprint in Bangladesh, particularly in agriculture, renewable energy, and ICT sectors, as both sides explore stronger bilateral trade and economic cooperation, reports UNB.The appeal came during a meeting in Dhaka between DCCI leaders and New...

EU overcomes fierce internal debate to agree on tariff deal with US

BRUSSELS, May 20 (AP): The European Union approved Wednesday a tariff deal with the United States to cap tariffs on most EU exports at 15%, avoiding a direct clash with President Donald Trump ahead of his July 4 deadline.Fierce debates raged among the 27-nation bloc's lawmakers and leaders, jeopardizing the...

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury speaks at the FAR Summit jointly organised

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury speaks at the FAR Summit jointly organised by the Financial Reporting Council Bangladesh, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh, and the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh at a city hotel on Wednesday. — FE Photo

Cabinet approves purchase of 20m litres of edible oil, 20,000 tonnes of lentil

FE REPORTThe Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase at its meeting on Wednesday approved a number of proposals including procurements of 20 million litres of edible oil and 20,000 tonnes of lentil.Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury chaired the meeting held at the Cabinet Division conference room at Bangladesh Secretariat.Under an...

AGM of Dhaka Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry held -

AGM of Dhaka Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry held The Annual General Meeting-2025 of Dhaka Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DWCCI) was held at Gulshan North Club in Dhaka on Wednesday with its President Naaz Farhana in the chair. Senior Vice President Sajeda Minhaj Mukul, Vice President Sharif...

Govt allows Banglalink to test Starlink-backed satellite mobile service nationwide

The government has granted Banglalink permission to conduct trial of satellite-based Direct-to-Cell (D2C) mobile service in areas without conventional cellular network coverage, marking Bangladesh's entry into the emerging global satellite-to-mobile connectivity landscape, reports BSS.The approval was given by the Posts and Telecommunications Division following a proposal from the Bangladesh Telecommunication...

BRAC Bank offers up to 50pc savings on electronics, groceries this Eid

BRAC Bank has launched a nationwide Eid-ul-Azha campaign for its cardholders, featuring exclusive discounts, cashback offers, reward points, and 0% installment facilities across shopping, grocery, qurbani services, electronics, dining, and travel.Special Eid offers are available on diamond and gold jewellery, with up to 30 per cent discounts at Amisheé, D...

BB, Prime Bank join hands to accelerate CMSME and cluster-based financing--

BB, Prime Bank join hands to accelerate CMSME and cluster-based financingBangladesh Bank and Prime Bank have recently signed participation agreements under two key refinance initiatives-the Cluster Financing Scheme and the Financial Sector Fund for the Development of MSMEs (FSFDMSME) for strengthening access to finance for small businesses. Representing BB were...

Midland Bank signs refinance agreement with BB for cluster financing -

Midland Bank signs refinance agreement with BB for cluster financing Midland Bank PLC has recently signed a refinance participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank at its office to implement the BDT 30.00 billion Cluster Financing Scheme and the BDT 15.00 billion Financial Sector Fund for the development of Micro, Small, and...