Hundreds of factories yet to pay salaries of April, bonuses
Concerns are mounting over delayed wage payments in hundreds of factories across Bangladesh ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, raising fears of labour unrest in key industrial belts. Industrial Police officials warned that some factories may struggle to pay April wages and festival allowances on time, particularly in the garment and textile sectors.Authorities...
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Multimodal BD-Morocco business platform launched
Bangladesh-Morocco B2B Meeting Platform has been formed opening a new corridor for trade, investment and green innovation cooperation with the Arab country and numerous countries beyond. "In a landmark moment for South-South commerce", the business forum was formally inaugurated in Rabat by Shama Obaed Islam, State Minister for Foreign Affairs,...
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Trust Bank, Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments sign MoU--
Trust Bank, Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments sign MoUAn MoU has been signed between Trust Bank and Sena Kalyan Constructions & Developments Ltd at the head office of the bank to initiate housing building loan for customers of both organisations. SEVP & Head of Business Md. Mahboob Hossain of Trust...
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BB, Shahjalal Islami Bank sign two participatory agreements-
BB, Shahjalal Islami Bank sign two participatory agreementsThe Bangladesh Bank (BB) has launched two refinancing schemes-the "Cluster Financing Scheme" and the "Financial Sector Fund for the Development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (FSFDMSME)", aimed at promoting investment in the CMSME sector. Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC signed participation agreements under...
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Community Bank concludes SICIP Entrepreneurship Development Program-
Community Bank concludes SICIP Entrepreneurship Development ProgramCommunity Bank Bangladesh PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, has successfully concluded the "Entrepreneurship Development Program" under the "Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP)." The closing ceremony was held at the Community Bank Training Academy in Gulshan, Dhaka, where emphasis was placed...
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Bangladesh must not repeat the mistakes of the past on revenue policy
Q1: Ms. Meulemeester, welcome to Bangladesh. Is this visit part of your regular market engagement, or are there specific business and policy priorities shaping your visit at this time? How does BAT view Bangladesh in terms of its strategic importance within the wider global portfolio?Pascale Meulemeester: Bangladesh is one of...
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