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Silent opposition counts on viral votes in Bangladesh electionShut out by mainstream media and too scared to hustle on the streets, Bangladesh's main opposition party has been reduced to social media lobbying for...Logistics, freight thrive on rising tradeThe logistics and freight industries in Bangladesh have been thriving for years in line with the steady growth of exports and imports, according to sector...Protests hit Bangladesh's clothing manufacturers as election nearsBangladesh's clothing manufacturers, which dominate the southern Asian nation's economy, are worried sporadic violence that has affected some factories ahead of Sunday's election will spread.Workers...Facebook, Twitter remove fake news sites in Bangladesh ahead of electionFacebook and Twitter said on Thursday they had removed accounts and fake news pages linked to the Bangladesh government that had posted anti-opposition content, days...Intercontinental returns to Bangladeshi capitalIHG has opened an Intercontinental property in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.The hotel is a rebranding of the former Ruposhi Bangla Hotel, which closed in...15 years in making 'Babu Bangladesh!' to release posthumously in 2019Numair A. Choudhury had been working on "Babu Bangladesh!"for well over 15 years but in an extraordinary twist of fate, he passed away in an...A little help from friendsOn the eve of the 47th anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh, an Indian citizen recalls how he crossed the border to deliver vital supplies...Businesses in Japan's Nagoya urged to invest in BangladeshBangladesh's embassy in Tokyo yesterday urged Japanese firms to come and utilise the business and investment opportunities in the South Asian country.Rabab Fatima, Bangladesh's ambassador...Discover Lafayette podcast: Restaurant owner and Bangladesh native Ema HaqA native of Bangladesh who moved to Lafayette in 1983 to study engineering at the University of Southwestern Louisiana, restaurant owner Ema Haq fell in...Bangladesh holds geopolitical strategic position in BRIBangladesh holds an important ‘geopolitical strategic position’ in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that offers ‘great potential’ to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between...IMO Launches Phase II of Bangladesh Ship Recycling ProgramThe second phase of an IMO-implemented project to enhance safe and environmentally sound ship recycling in Bangladesh was launched at a meeting of stakeholders in...Report: Uber files preliminary papers for Wall Street debutRide-hailing giant Uber has filed confidential preliminary paperwork for selling stock to the public.That's according to a report late Friday in the Wall Street Journal.Citing...Nepal-Bangladesh agree to build cross-border transmission lineNepal and Bangladesh have agreed to build a cross-border transmission line to supply electricity generated in Nepal to Bangladesh. A joint steering committee (JSC) meeting...Bangladesh seeks action against Myanmar minister over Rohingya 'brainwashed' remarkBangladesh summoned the Myanmar ambassador on Wednesday to condemn “irresponsible remarks” made by Myanmar’s religion minister about Rohingya Muslims, and called for action against him,...Do we need another stripped-down version of Windows? Microsoft apparently thinks soBoth the people who make PCs and the people who use them have repeatedly shown that they prefer a full-featured version of Windows. Nevertheless, Microsoft...Unilever acquires controlling stake of GSK BangladeshGlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Bangladesh Limited closed pharmaceutical business with a view to maximizing profit in the long run and continues its consumer healthcare business in Bangladesh.Unilever...Trial begins in attack on Bangladesh cafe in which 22 diedA special tribunal has begun the trial of eight suspected Islamic militants in an attack on a restaurant in Bangladesh's capital in which 22 people...Keep policies predictableBusinesspeople yesterday demanded policy continuation, a business-friendly environment and predictable regulations and energy prices to propel export growth.“We want policy continuation. We need predictable regulatory...Deloitte, world's largest professional services firm, enters BangladeshThey will offer a diverse range of professional services to clients with a combination of local expertise with global best practices, it said.Nurul Faruk Hasan...Two-day int’l conference on business begins in DhakaInaugurating the event, Chairman of University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh Abdul Mannan said that the nature of business has been changing dramatically, adding that businesses...Indian businesses urged to invest more in BangladeshBangladesh High Commissioner to India Syed Muazzem Ali has urged the Indian businesses to invest more in Bangladesh for mutual gains of the two neighbours.“Prime...ICD signs $20 million financing facility with Meghna Group, BangladeshThe Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private sector arm of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, signed a Islamic financing...Bangladeshi Uber driver found guilty over passenger's death in SydneyAn Uber driver whose passenger died when he got out of the car and was hit by a bus in Sydney's central business district has...Bangladesh saves its favourite fishGone are those days when Sharmin Rahman used to worry about getting Hilsa to treat her guests. She now finds the national fish of Bangladesh...Bangladesh to eject safety inspectors brought in after Rana Plaza disasterAn international inspection regime put in place after the collapse of a Bangladesh garment factory killed more than 1,100 people will be forced to leave...Using microcredit to increase rice yield in BangladeshIn the developing world, access to credit can lead to higher productivity and an increase in living standards, but the ability to have this access...An effective game-changerEarly in 2015, when political uncertainty and violence were plaguing Bangladesh, I flew to Bangladesh from Australia with a mission which almost seemed impossible to...Kolkata-Bangladesh cruise tour from MarchWith cruise tourism gaining momentum, a trans-border river cruise from the West Bengal capital, through Sunderbans to Bangladesh and then onwards to the Northeast is...Bangladesh needs to diversify its export basketThe ongoing tariff dispute between US and China should be a warning sign to Bangladeshi entrepreneurs. Much of the country's industrial base is highly concentrated...Quick steps should be takenThere is a great impact on world trade due to trade war between United States and China. An uncertainty is being created in global trade...Galaxy M benchmark shows Samsung’s next budget phone playAlthough it’s not as bad as when it still made feature phones, Samsung still has quite a dizzying array of models and brands. Just as...Bangladesh clothing factories face squeeze if safety push blockedA group set up to improve safety in Bangladesh’s garment industry after the Rana Plaza disaster in 2013 is warning global fashion firms that they...iPhone XR review: Apple's best 'value-for-money' mobileApple's low-cost 2018-series iPhone XR hit stores in global markets including India in late October, a month after the launch of the high-end iPhone XS...Poland keen to enhance business contacts with Bangladesh: Foreign ministryPawel Milewski, Director, Asia Pacific Department of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland, has pointed out that both “Bangladesh and Poland may realise the huge...70pc Japanese firms in Bangladesh want to expand businessAbout 70 per cent of Japanese companies in Bangladesh wanted to expand their business in the next one to two years as their confidence had...US-China trade war a blessing: studyThe ongoing trade war between the US and China has been a blessing for Bangladesh as the local exporters, especially garment makers, have been receiving...Acclaim for ICT featsBangladesh should be branded as an emerging ICT destination as opposed to being marketed as a place with the cheapest labour, speakers said at the...Mercury content dangerously high in skin lightening productsThe most popular skincare products in Bangladesh are perhaps the ones that guarantee to make one “fair” in just a few weeks. To a large...Rohingya fearful of doctors keep faith healers in businessAbul Kalam sits cross-legged on the floor of his tiny mud hut and whispers prayers into a small plastic bottle filled with water, creating what...FREE THE BANGLADESHI SALT INDUSTRY – KILL THE IMPORT TARIFFSAn interesting little puzzle from Bangladesh concerning the salt industry. The particular complaint is that certain nefarious types are subverting the tariff protection enjoyed by...ELECTION & ECONOMY: Unlikely to impact businesses, likely to hamper long-term investmentDuring the 2014 parliamentary election, Bangladesh’s economy suffered greatly following 55 days of countrywide strikes and blockades since July of 2013 to January of 2014Considering...Regional Banking Conference: State-owned banks in Bangladesh and India highly inefficientThis was observed at a two-day conference at the Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management in Mirpur, DhakaSenior bankers and academics at a regional banking conference,...Bangladesh exports surge 31pc in October, driven by garmentsBangladesh exports in October surged 31 percent from a year ago to $3.71 billion, government data showed on Tuesday, driven by a rise in overseas...Top leader of Bangladesh's banned militant outfit killedBangladesh police Tuesday killed chief of a homegrown banned militant outfit blamed for several deadly attacks on foreigners, bloggers, rights activists and 2016 Dhaka cafe...PM: Keep environment in mind while setting up industriesThe government has taken steps to introduce waste management system wherever any industry is set up, the prime minister said, and hoped other would follow...Staggering photos show what daily life is really like in Dhaka, the most crowded city in the worldMore than 19.5 million people live in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh.It is the most densely populated city in the country spanning 300 kilometers —...PepsiCo sees massive potential in BangladeshThe soft drinks industry has tremendous potential in Bangladesh, which is a home to a big pool of young population and has posted healthy economic...Robi career roadshow held in BUETRobi, a digital services provider held a day-long ‘Robi Career Roadshow’, in association with Career Club of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) on...BMW launches 3 new PHEVs in BangladeshThe BMW iPerformance automobiles represent the most rigorous implementation yet of efficient dynamics in vehicles from the BMW brand BMW has launched three new iPerformance plug-in...Target’s Black Friday 2018 ad has deals on TVs, tablets, games, and moreJust as Black Friday ads for 2018 began to start leaking, Target decided to get ahead of the leaks and release its ad way earlier...Four Bangladeshi films to watch before the year endsAs 2018 comes to its twilight, it is apparent that the Bangladeshi film industry is picking up steam again, having delivered some riveting productions that...Bangladesh shouldn’t rely too much on overseas borrowing: ADBI chiefBangladesh needs to mobilise domestic investment alongside increasing it in infrastructure with 'spillover tax revenues' not relying too much on overseas money as infrastructural needs...Myanmar officials try to convince Rohingya to return, accept ID cardsMyanmar officials visited camps for Rohingya Muslim refugees in Bangladesh on Wednesday in an effort to kickstart a process to repatriate hundreds of thousands who...Bangladesh comes last in South AsiaBangladesh ranked 176th out of 190 countries in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business index this year, which is the lowest ranking for a...Bangladesh firm to operate Kolkata river terminal to promote Nepal tradeIt can be a perfect example for regional cooperation. A Bangladeshi company will manage inland river terminals in Kolkata and Patna to promote Nepalese trade...Bangladesh deserves more attention than it getsBangladesh has considerable growth potential and is likely to be the biggest mover in the global GDP rankings reaching 42nd position by 2030 from 26th...Red dead redemption 2 is too big for just one reviewOF MY FIRST twenty-odd hours with Red Dead Redemption 2, one of the moments I remember most is sitting. Just sitting.After riding my horse to...Bangladesh set to minimise delays faced by Indian bargesBangladesh will look to arrive at solutions to the problem of delays faced by Indian barges at its ports, industry body Assocham said Friday quoting...China to allow ‘visa on arrival’ to Bangladeshi nationalsChina is keen to ease its visa processing and allow ‘visa on arrival’ facility to Bangladeshi nationals including tourists and business people, visiting Chinese delegation...Assoc wants AD duty on China, Malaysia television panelsAn association of local electrical goods and home appliance makers has requested Bangladesh Tariff Commission to take steps to impose anti-dumping duties on import of...Viewing Bangladesh elections from across the borderAs Bangladesh goes to polls later this year, people of the Indian state of West Bengal are keeping a close watch on the developments in...Made in Bangladesh toys all over Europe and AmericaMade in Bangladesh toys are already available in Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Russia, Japan, Australia, the US, and other countries A number of toys popular with children...Google financial results mixed, but Wall Street disappointedThe search giant fended off accusations of conservative bias from prominent Republicans, including President Donald Trump. CEO Sundar Pichai faced intense scrutiny over reports of...Analysis: Gas scarcity pushing Bangladesh LPG consumption to 1 mil mt in 2018Bangladesh's LPG consumption is expected to reach 1 million mt in 2018, up 53% year on year on increased demand from the household, commercial and...Russia-Bangladesh turnover rises to $1.645 bln in 2017The turnover between Russia and Bangladesh increased by 14% in 2017 compared with 2016 to $1.645 bln, head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Fisheries Ilya...Bangladesh’s ship industry sails on amid economic woesDespite being a third-world country and suffering from the pressures brought about by the global economic slowdown, Bangladesh remains at pace with shipbuilding giants as...Dhaka for effective partnership with RMG buyers to overcome challengesBangladesh Ambassador to the Netherlands Sheikh Mohammed Belal has said effective partnership with the Dutch as well as other European buyers will facilitate Bangladesh’s apparel...SHS unit racking up damages over delay in Bangladesh solar power projectTHE delay in delivering a solar power project in Bangladesh has led an SHS Holdings subsidiary to default on key agreements, the board of directors...Google Camera Night Sight unofficially available for Pixel phonesGoogle just loves making magic using algorithms, accomplishing through software what would normally require hardware to pull off. From HDR to bokehs, Google’s Pixel phones...Apple CEO calls on Bloomberg to retract spy chip storyApple chief executive Tim Cook has said that Bloomberg should retract a story that claimed Apple's internal computer systems had been infiltrated by malicious computer...Bangladesh To Cautiously Weigh Indian Offer For Port Use: ReportsBy Anisur RahmanDhaka, Oct 22 (PTI) Bangladesh will evaluate cautiously a recent Indian offer asking the country to use its Kolkata and Haldia ports for...Improve ease of doing business for more FDIBangladesh should significantly improve on the “ease of doing business” index to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI) from the US, Marcia Bernicat, outgoing US...Singapore-Bangladesh ties a study in complementarity for win-win gainsTHE Bangladesh economy finds itself on the cusp of transformative growth, ready to make the step up to a middle-income nation. As it continues its...Korean automakers eye Bangladesh marketKorean automobile manufacturers are looking to increase their market share in Bangladesh after sales of their cars rose 20 percent on an average in the...Remains of Catholic priest brought to BangladeshBangladesh on Sunday repatriated the remains of a Catholic priest who died in Italy last year but asked to be buried in the Muslim-majority country...Businesses for IT schemes under PPP initiatives: Bangladesh fares well in South Asia in ICT adoptionBangladesh has outperformed most of the South Asian nations in adopting information communication technology (ICT). According to the Global Competitiveness Index 4.0 2018, released by the...Industries, power plants can halve energy use adopting heat recovery technologyIndustries and power plants in Bangladesh can save upto 50 percent of energy through using heat recovery technologies. An energy efficiency expert, based in Singapore, made...Myanmar's Hindu refugees mark festival in Bangladesh campHindu refugees from Myanmar living in a camp in Bangladesh have been celebrating the festival of Durga Puja for the first time since fleeing violence...Camera shootout! Testing the latest Pixel, iPhone, and Galaxy Note in real lifeGoogle’s Pixel 3 is one of the best camera phones you can buy, but the competition is stiff. The iPhone XS can take equally great...Selim sees huge potential in furniture sectorFurniture sector in Bangladesh has a huge potential to grow in global market as China, the major manufacturers in the sector, is moving towards high-tech...PM invites Saudi businesses to invest in BangladeshPrime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday invited the Saudi entrepreneurs to come to Bangladesh with business and technology for mutual benefits as well as shared...Bangladesh tenders for 1.425mil T of oil products, Petronas a main supplierBangladesh Petroleum Corp (BPC) issued an international tender on Tuesday to import up to 1.425 million tonnes of refined oil products in the first half...Bangladesh to send buyer delegation to Greater Noida for Indusfood-IIBangladesh will send a strong buyer delegation to India for Indusfood-II , which will take place in Greater Noida in January 2019 and be organised...4 of 31 suspected Bangladeshis remanded to police custodyA court in Assam on Tuesday remanded four of the 31 suspected Bangladeshis held from Guwahati railway station in police custody and the remaining adults...Juniper Networks to bring comprehensive digital security system to BangladeshAccording to the Managing Director of Juniper for India and South Asia Dinesh Verma, the installation of this system will strengthen the IT security in...Bangladesh newspaper editors protest digital security lawEditors of major daily newspapers in Bangladesh's capital formed a human chain on Monday to protest a new digital security law they say will stifle...China behaviour needs to be adjusted: BoltonUS national security adviser John Bolton has vowed to further intensify the Trump administration's tough approach to China, saying Beijing's "behaviour needs to be adjusted...Bangladesh inflation cools to 5.43pc, lowest since March 2017Bangladesh’s annual inflation eased in September to its lowest since March 2017, the statistics bureau said on Sunday, as food prices rose at a slower...Envoy calls for bigger Indian investment in B'deshBangladesh High Commissioner to India, Syed Muazzem Ali, has called on the Indian business people to boost their investment in Bangladesh to reap the benefits...JBCCI seeks Japanese supports to accelerate Bangladesh’s developmentThe Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Saturday sought Japanese financial and technological assistance to accelerate Bangladesh’s development.The chamber sought the support at...Egg is now a Tk 115 billion market in BangladeshThe production, however, has dropped slightly in recent days due to many obstacles, people related to the poultry industry say.They spoke about the problems and...Buttons from bonesEven 10 years ago, bones and horns of cows and buffalos were simply discarded after the animals were slaughtered. Now, however, a businessman from Syedpur,...Bangladesh on alert over cyclone in Bay of BengalAuthorities in Bangladesh's southern coastal region told local officials to begin preparations Wednesday in case a cyclone brewing in the Bay of Bengal hits the...Bangladesh bill critics worry will stifle speech becomes lawBangladesh President Abdul Hamid has signed a bill into law that has been criticized as stifling freedom of speech.Press secretary Joynal Abedin says Hamid signed...Bangladesh sets death penalty for drug offences in draft lawBangladesh's cabinet on Monday approved a draft law prescribing the death penalty for drug offences, despite widespread criticism over a drugs crackdown in which police...ISFD to lead solar energy revolution in BangladeshThe Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD), the poverty alleviation arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group, has been relentless in supporting a greener future...DHS says no reason to doubt firms' China hack denialsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security said on Saturday it currently had no reason to doubt statements from companies that have denied a Bloomberg report...Cyber Saturday—China's Chip Hack, Amazon and Apple's Denials, Google's Trust ReversalBloomberg Businessweek published a nuclear warhead-tipped report on Thursday alleging that Chinese military operatives have engaged in an unprecedented espionage campaign: Planting minuscule spy-chips on...Bangladesh court asks government why jailed photographer should not get bailBangladesh's High Court issued a notice to the government on Sunday asking it to justify why a prominent social activist should not be granted bail,...Pakistan eves trounce Bangladesh, sweep T20I seriesThe new MacBook Pros aren’t cheap. The least expensive 13-inch model costs $1,800 and goes all the way up to $6,700 for the maxed-out 15-inch...9th Bangladesh Denim Expo on November 7-8A total of 62 exhibitors from across the globe will participate at the expo. It is expected to attract the highest number of international visitors...India gold discounts widen; Bangladesh launches trade policyHigher domestic prices dented demand for physical gold in India, prompting dealers to offer the biggest discounts in 3-1/2 months this week, while neighbouring Bangladesh...Cabinet okays gold policy easing importThe cabinet on Wednesday approved the country’s first-ever gold policy (Gold Policy-2018) to ease import of the precious metal, curb smuggling and promote export of...Bangladesh to be 26th largest economyBangladesh is likely to be the biggest mover in the global gross domestic product rankings in 2030, becoming the 26th largest economy in the world...US auto sales fell by 4 percent in the third quarterMajor automakers said Tuesday that U.S. sales fell 7 percent in September and 4 percent for the June-through-September quarter, compared with the same periods last...Bangladesh lags behind peers in internet usageBangladesh is still lagging behind its peers in Asia when it comes to internet usage and its awareness, found a recent survey.Only 33 percent of...Bangladesh is on track to embrace new technologiesDescribing the telecom industry as “a highly regulated” one, TIM Nurul Kabir, the outgoing chief executive officer (CEO) of the Association of Mobile Telecom Operators...Bangladesh must overcome 'mental block' in finals: captainBangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza says his team must overcome a "mental block" in order to secure victory in crucial games after the Tigers lost their...I make garments inspired by Bauls, but in diversified way: Bangladesh-based Bibi RussellFormer Bangladeshi model of international fame, Bibi Russell turned a designer as she always wanted to "uphold the hidden gems of Bengali culture" through her...California is 1st state to require women on corporate boardsCalifornia has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors, one of several laws boosting or...Grameenphone of Bangladesh eyes third major telco slot in PHrameenphone, a joint venture of Norway’s Telenor and Bangladesh-based Grameen Telecom Corp., is keen in participating in the bidding for the new major player in...US for wider trade ties with BangladeshThe United States is giving a serious look at Bangladesh to expand its trade and investment ties with a special focus on oil, gas and...Guardian Life brings online life insurance to BangladeshStar Online ReportInsurance company Guardian Life Insurance Limited has for the first time brought Digital Online Term Life Insurance in Bangladesh.The Insurance Plan ‘EasyLife’ was...Fish trade in Tripura hit as Bangladesh imports stalledFish trade in Tripura with Bangladesh has been hit with exporters from the neighbouring coutrty stopping exporting fish to the state after anti-social elements allegedly...PM woos US entrepreneurs to invest in BangladeshPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday urged the US businessmen to invest in Bangladesh as the country’s strategic location is making it an emerging hub...Google announces cards, discovery tools, revamped image search at 20th anniversary eventAt a surprisingly low-key 20th anniversary and future of search event, Google announced a number of new search features. Some are new, some are expansions...Instagram’s co-founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, are leaving amid frustrations with parent company FacebookInstagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger are resigning from the company they built amid frustration and agitation with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s increased meddling...Fish import from Bangladesh to Tripura stopped for 20 daysFish import from Bangladesh has been stopped for 20 days that created huge crisis in Tripura markets, officials said here on Monday."Bangladeshi exporters have stopped...Strengthening Bangladesh's position in the IP landscapeHow far do you think Bangladesh has progressed in terms of protecting its Intellectual Property (IP) rights? Why is it important for a country?I think...KOICA ready to help Bangladesh become a developed countryInteracting with journalists on Tuesday, Joe Hyun-Gue Country Director of South Korea’s development agency, KOICA, said Bangladesh was a “priority” country when it came to...Bangladesh-India trade agreement is very important, says Suresh PrabhuIndian Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu today said the trade agreement between Bangladesh and India is very important for both the countries."Our future is...Shrachi arm wins Rs 230 crore contract for Bangladesh power projectBTL EPC, part of the Shrachi Group, has bagged a Rs 230 crore turnkey project in Bangladesh, a top official said.This is the first international...Bangladesh's fantastic GDP growthBangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has recently come up with some really heart-warming statistics in respect of the country's economy. According to the country's centralised...The case for environmental fiscal reforms in BangladeshThe 2041 Perspective Plan seeks to transform Bangladesh from lower middle income to an upper middle income country by 2031 and eventually to a high...Bangladesh puts aside Gunvor, Vitol LNG projects as others ramp up* Gunvor, Vitol, Trafigura eye global LNG market* Bangladesh seeks gas imports as domestic supply slides* LNG officials says smaller LNG projects costlierBy Ruma Paul...Bangladesh approves USD 456 million project to procure EVMsBangladesh plans to buy 1.5 lakh electronic voting machines at a cost of nearly USD 456 million, the country's top economic policy-making body announced Tuesday.The...edotco Bangladesh comes closer to obtaining tower sharing licenceedotco Bangladesh is one step closer to obtaining a conditional tower sharing licence from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission.In a statement, the integrated telecommunications infrastructure...India, Bangladesh members of same family: ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday described India and Bangladesh as members of the same family while inaugurating with his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina a...Pay more for your clothes, Bangladesh workers tell global fashion brandsGarment workers in Bangladesh have rejected an increase in the minimum wage, saying it is still not enough to live on and urging global brands...Thailand keen to invest in BangladeshThailand entrepreneurs today expressed their interest to invest in the potential sectors of Bangladesh as its government has a political will to ensure trade and...Sustainable pricing is crucial for our apparel industryThe ready-made garment (RMG) sector in Bangladesh has enjoyed rapid growth, with the country now well established as the world's second largest supplier of apparel...Pay more for your clothes, Bangladeshis tell fashion brandsGarment workers in Bangladesh have rejected an increase in the minimum wage, saying it is still not enough to live on and urging global brands...Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 reportedly catches fire in woman's purseA Samsung Galaxy Note 9 spontaneously caught fire inside a New York woman's purse earlier this month, according to a lawsuit.Real estate agent Diane Chung...Bangladesh Cabinet clears deal with India for port usageBangladesh's Cabinet on Monday approved the draft of a proposed agreement with India to enable New Delhi to use the Chittagong and Mongla ports for...Bangladesh hit record 7.86 percent GDP growthBangladesh has posted the highest-ever 7.86 percent GDP growth in 2017-18 financial year, well surpassing the estimated growth of 7.65 percent.The per capita income increased...Bangladesh demands better prices for garment itemsBangladesh sought better prices for its export items, especially garments, from the US retailers and brands in the fourth round of Ticfa meeting held in...Brazilian investment in Bangladesh soughtJatiya Sangsad Chief Whip ASM Feroz yesterday urged Brazilian businessmen to invest in Bangladesh for boosting development process of the two countries as he joined...Taka depreciates by 3.77pc in last one yearThe current trend of depreciation of Bangladeshi Taka (BDT), if prolongs, would affect local businesses and the country's economy. Taka depreciated alarmingly in last one year...Ashok Leyland wins order from Bangladesh Road Transport CorporationFor supply of 200 busesAshok Leyland announced the winning of another order from Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) for the supply of 200 Ashok Leyland...Ashok Leyland bags order for 200 AC intercity, city buses in BangladeshHinduja group flagship Ashok Leyland on Friday said it has bagged an order for 200 buses in Bangladesh.The order is for single-decker AC buses which...US, Bangladesh hold talks on trade, labour reformsThe US and Bangladesh have discussed trade, digital economy and labour reforms at a key meeting here.The US-Bangladesh Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum Agreement (TICFA)...Apple's premium-priced iPhone X hoisting up sales of iPhone 8 Plus, study suggestsA key takeaway from Mixpanel's iPhone and iOS data, collected over the trailing four years, is iPhone X's performance. Despite carrying a four-digit price tag,...'He Belongs To The World': The Powerful Work Of A Jailed Bangladeshi PhotographerThat's what Shahidul Alam, an acclaimed Bangladeshi photographer, educator and activist, said on Aug. 8 as he was being transferred to a police office in...Here are the best iPhone XS and XS Max cases you can buy right nowOn the heels of Apple's iPhone XS, XS Max and XR announcements, case manufacturers have been steadily unveiling protective covers compatible with the new devices....China for furthering cooperation with BangladeshChinese ambassador in Dhaka Zhang Zuo on Tuesday laid emphasis on building an effective platform of discussion, sharing and mutual help to further enhance the...Rich in Bangladesh rising faster than anywhereBangladesh has topped the list of countries that saw the quickest growth in the number of ultra-wealthy people between 2012 and 2017, according to a...5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks BangladeshA 5.3 magnitude earthquake shook the capital and other parts of the country on Wednesday.The epicentre of the quake to Saptagram, Assam, India, 293 kilometres...Islamic banking continues to show rapid expansionThe investment with the Islamic banking accounts increased by 17.05 percent at end of the April-June quarter of 2018 compared to the corresponding period of...PM seeks IsDB’s definite actions for RohingyasPrime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) to take definite actions for repatriation of the displaced Rohingya citizens of Myanmar...Tata Motors launches compact SUV Nexon in BangladeshLeading passenger-cum-freight transport vehicle maker Tata Motors on Saturday launched its compact SUV Nexon in Bangladesh.According to the company, Nexon will be available in "XZA+"...