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Construction sector against any tax, VAT hikeThe upcoming budget should not impose any new tax, duty or value-added tax on the construction sector and rather explore ways to cut them to...Exporters may get more cash incentivesThe government mulls over increasing the cash incentive for exports by one percentage point as it looks to motivate exporters to leverage the sudden opportunities...Action to be taken against companies selling share secretlyAction would be taken against those companies which sold their shares secretly, warned a newly formed joint-committee of four organizations on Wednesday.The organizations are Dhaka...Diplomacy in the apparel worldAs a nation, we should be proud that Bangladesh has become one of Asia’s most remarkable and unexpected success stories in recent years and has...Tokyo to sign $2.5b deal with DhakaJapan will sign an agreement with Bangladesh on providing $2.5 billion Official Development Assistance (ODA) during a visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to Tokyo...Bonus share, directors’ shareholding rules tightenedBangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday tightened issuance of bonus shares by companies saying that no listed company can declare stock dividend except the...‘Japan to continue support Bangladesh in development efforts’Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Hiroyasu Izumi today assured Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of his country's continued support to Bangladesh in its efforts for economic prosperity.The...Stocks slump as DSE announces Runner debutDhaka stocks slumped on Monday, reversing the surge in the previous session as investors went for selling shares after Dhaka Stock Exchange on the day...Our incomprehensible obsession with GDPOur obsession with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) seems to be growing every day while economists keep questioning its source, method, authenticity, etc.There is no doubt...DSEX soars as banks’ stock exposure limit hikedDhaka stocks on Sunday skyrocketed following the Bangladesh Bank’s decision to increase banks’ investment limit in the capital market by excluding banks’ investments in unlisted...The spoils of trade war: Asia’s winners and losers in US-China clashFor Bangladeshi garment maker Viyellatex Group, the spiralling trade tensions between China and the United States that have roiled global markets have instead been a...Most pharmaceutical companies report higher EPSMost of the listed pharmaceutical and chemical companies have reported higher earnings per share (EPS) in the first nine months of the current fiscal year...70 Taka is 2019’s Fixed FitraFor the year 2019, it has been fixed that for each person the minimum fitra is 70 Bangladeshi Taka. It has been declared by the...Bangladesh import duty hike hits an already tottering Bengal rice marketThe rice economy of West Bengal, already stifled by lack of demand, is now facing further threat from loss of import market in Bangladesh.Last year,...Most banks see EPS rise in first quarterBanking sector insiders have claimed that nonperforming loans are now under control and the banks are now abiding by the rules set by the central...Bangladesh & circular economy: Guilt-free?Bangladesh, the small, green country on the Indian Ocean, is the second largest garment manufacturing hub globally and recognized more and more for improvements in...SoCBs asked to focus on SME lendingThe central bank of Bangladesh has asked the four state-owned commercial banks (SoCBs) to focus on SME (small and medium enterprise) lending along with large...Stocks dip for 3rd day, turnover hits 14-month lowDhaka stocks dropped for the third day on Tuesday with the turnover hitting a 14-month low as investors’ worries over banks’ liquidity crisis intensified.DSEX, the...MCCI: Corrupt banking sector poses biggest economic riskThe review notes that Bangladesh’s economy is progressing well, although its performance remains below its true potential The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) states...Two firms to raise Tk 25cr through new SME boardTwo companies, namely Krishibid Seed and Annex Suites, are set to raise Tk 25 crore from the stock market through the newly introduced SME board...Trade deficit falls by 9.24% in nine monthsBetween July and March, the deficit stood at $11.92 billion, down from $13.14 billion in the same period a year ago The country's trade deficit reduced...Asian Economies Set to Dominate 7% Growth Club During 2020sGo inside the global economy with Stephanie Flanders in her new podcast, Stephanomics. Subscribe via Pocket Cast or iTunes.The 2020s are set to be the...Non-tariff barriers hindering Bangladesh-India trade growthTrade experts on Sunday blamed non-tariff barriers for impeding Bangladesh-India trade growth.Historical trade barriers between Bangladesh and India should be removed for the acceleration of...Bangladesh set to emerge as ‘contributor’ to world economyBangladesh is going to be one of the top 20 countries that would contribute to the world economic growth in the next fiscal 2019-20, said...Jessore light engineering sector growing with exports to India'Previously Bangladesh needed to import these machineries to meet domestic demand but now we are producing and also exporting to India' Light engineering industries in Jessore...Hello Tractor: How the ‘Uber for Farming’ is revolutionising agricultureIoT News sat down with Hello Tractor CEO Jehiel Oliver to discuss how the company is revolutionising agriculture, particularly in emerging markets.Hello Tractor is a...Chinese Companies Lobby for Contract to Build Bangladesh’s Second Nuclear PlantThree Chinese companies have started lobbying Bangladesh for a contract to build the nation’s second nuclear power plant, officials said, as the government pushed to...A new industry in Ethiopia is creating jobs. But at what cost?Paul Barrett is deputy director of the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights.For years, the biggest names in apparel have had their clothing...Absence of a unified definition bar for financing SMEsThere have been multiple definitions deployed since 2003, including by the Economic Census, the Bangladesh Industrial Policy and by the Bangladesh Bank Absence of a unified...Bangladesh: Denim Expo focuses on ‘circularity’The 10th edition of Bangladesh Denim Expo taking place in the country’s capital Dhaka on May 2-3 focused on the topic of “circularity” for making...Dhaka stocks slump for 2nd dayDhaka stocks slumped for the second day on Tuesday as profit-taking share sales by a section of investors triggered worries among other investors who were...Bangladesh’s China-India BalanceWhile China’s domination of the telecommunications industry in Asia has become a fact of life, the world power has established a foothold in another sector...Stocks dip on profit taking after 3-day surgeDhaka stocks on Monday dropped sharply as investors went for selling shares to book short-term profits after a three-day surge.DSEX, the core index of Dhaka...Stock trading, banking hours for RamadanThe country’s prime bourse Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has rescheduled their trading time for the month of RamadanThe country’s prime bourse Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)...Reducing the environmental impact of RMG industryOn April 22, people in countries across the world took part in a global day of political and civic action for World Earth Day, an...Bangladesh Automobile Market Competitive Research And Precise Outlook 2019 To 20252019 Future Of Bangladesh Automobile Market– Trends, Outlook and Growth Opportunities: The Bangladesh Automobile report provides a complete perspective on the trends shaping the Bangladesh...SME can help resolve unemploymentAmid growing unemployment problem in the country, experts have said Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector can be an effective tool to resolve the problem...It’s in our jeansThere is no doubt that, over the past few decades, the RMG sector of Bangladesh has been the unprecedented champion of our growth and the...SME sector can help resolve unemployment problem: ExpertsAmid the growing unemployment problem in the country, experts have said the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector can be an effective tool to resolve...How Bangladesh makes careful use of China’s BRI moneyBangladesh has made careful use of the money it has received from China, including that under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). It is a...May Day: Do we need to recognize unpaid care work?'They expected me to cook. It’s now expected that men will share housework with the wife. My husband showed he was willing, but his family...Deactivation of around 21 Million Sims by this FridayThis week it has been revealed that there have been orders to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Communication (BTRC) to deactivate the illegally active Sims within...Dhaka stocks plunge 27-month lowThe Dhaka stocks continued to bleed to its 27-month low due to thin participation of institutional investors as well as general investors amid the liquidity...Dedicated marketplace to be set up for SME sector: Industries MinisterIndustries Minister Nurul Majid Humayun has said that a dedicated permanent marketplace will be set up for small and medium entrepreneurs in the country.He made...Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar (BCIM) Economic Corridor no longer listed under BRI umbrellaSouth Asia is covered by three major undertakings—the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC), the Nepal-China Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network, including Nepal-China cross-border railway, as well as...BIFFL organises a symposium on Financial Building Management System and Fire SafetyBangladesh Infrastructure Finance Fund Limited (BIFFL) organised a day-long symposium on “Financing Building Management System and Fire Safety” at CIRDAP Auditorium in the capital on...Dhaka stocks fall again on Kamal’s lion-goat remarkDhaka stocks returned to the negative zone on Sunday after an increase in the previous trading session as investors, dejected by the finance minister AHM...Global Bangladesh Market 2019 Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, PetrobanglaThe “Bangladesh Market” report contains wide-extending factual assessment for Bangladesh, which enables the customer to separate the future complicity and estimate right execution. The advancement...Steel industry booming on mega projectsBangladesh’s steel industry is going from strength to strength thanks to a construction boom and implementation of mega infrastructure projects, said experts and a study...DTI-EMB, BPCCI further explore Bangladesh marketIN an effort to strengthen the economic ties between the Philippines and Bangladesh, Philippine Ambassador to Bangladesh Vicente Vivencio T. Bandillo and key officials of...ICB for money whitening facility in stock marketIt proposes creating a Tk5,000 crore market support fund, seeks relaxation of the central bank’s single party exposure limit The state-owned Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB)...Good economy, but bad governance in Bangladesh: RiazBangladesh is poised to continue economic growth in the coming year, but it’s governance remains a source of concerns, writes Distinguished Professor Ali Riaz, in...ICB seeks share buy-back system for listed cosState-run Investment Corporation of Bangladesh has suggested that the finance ministry should introduce share buy-back by companies whose shares are trading at prices below their...Looking beyond the good economic news in BangladeshBangladesh’s economy will continue its high growth into 2020 according to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Asian Development Bank. This comforts...Bangladesh-UK strategic dialogue discusses terrorismBangladesh and Britain have discussed the recent terrorist attacks in New Zealand and Sri Lanka, and agreed to work together to counter terrorism and violent...Dhaka stocks rout continues on Kamal commentsDhaka stocks on Wednesday dropped for the second day as panicked investors continued with heavy sell-offs following finance minister’s comments that there was no problem...Bangladesh eyes alternatives to China’s belt and road loans as it seeks to fund future developmentBangladesh “never will” ask China for more loans as it looks for ways to finance its future development, according to the country’s Minister of State...Hasina urges Brunei businesses to forge partnership, invest in BangladeshShe made the statement during her speech at the meeting organised by Brunei Dar Es Salaam- Bangladesh Business Forum at the Empire Hotel and Country...Bangladesh stock market is all right, insists finance ministerHe spoke to the media on Monday after an 'emergency meeting' over the present state of the market with the regulatory body Bangladesh Securities and...Untapped potential of SME sectorThe potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is yet to be fully utilised in Bangladesh, although they have the ability to create numerous jobs...Get ready for fourth industrial revolutionSalman F Rahman, private industry and investment adviser to the prime minister, yesterday urged the youth of Bangladesh to prepare themselves to face the challenges...China’s Belt and Road fits into Bangladesh’s priority: Gowher RizviPrime Minister’s International Affairs Adviser Gowher Rizvi has said that Bangladesh has welcomed China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) as it 'fits into our national...Grameenphone’s Call Rate is expected to have an IncreaseBeing the leading telecom company of Bangladesh, Grameenphone has always provided great service. However, a recent report states that the call rate of Grameenphone is...Value-added jute productsDespite many odds confronting the jute sector, there is hardly any missing the prospect of jute emerging as the next growth driver of the economy....India rice rates dip as demand slows, Bangladesh to review export banAsian rice exporting hubs saw tepid activity this week, with prices for the staple from top exporter India dipping on lower demand, while Bangladesh mulled...Support us in transformationBangladesh has called on the international community to extend its support to aspiring countries in their transformation from least developed countries (LDCs) to developing ones,...Marching towards economic and social progressBy all accounts, Bangladesh has done exceptionally well over the past two decades. This is true for both economic and social progress, where the internationally...Envoy: Bangladesh set to see more Japanese entrepreneursJapanese Ambassador in Dhaka Hiroyasu Izumi has said the Special Economic Zone for Japanese investors in Bangladesh—and the One Stop Service Act—are likely to attract...NBR chairman: TIN not mandatory for opening BO accountThe NBR chairman came up with the remark while addressing a pre-budget meeting with the Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh National Board of Revenue...Business Communication between Bangladesh and Canada Needs a BoostBangladesh’s Commerce Minister, Tipu Munshi has unveiled the importance of business communication boost between Bangladesh and Canada on 15th April. According to him, a forum...Bangladesh in the post-industrial worldBangladesh's economic performance over the last decade has garnered praise from the international community. Multilateral development agencies like the World Bank often cite Bangladesh as...Bahrain's Investcorp eyes $7bn acquisitions in Arabian Gulf and AsiaCo-chief executive of the Bahraini company Rishi Kapoor confirmed "last year we raised north of $7bn [and] our fundraising plans will be building upon that...Stocks return to negative zone as investors resume sell-offsDhaka stocks dropped again on Monday with a fall in share prices of almost two-thirds of the traded scrips as investors, panicked by the falling...India, Poland set to become $1b export markets of Bangladesh this FYIndia and Poland are on the track to become new billion-dollar export markets for Bangladesh in the current financial year 2018-19 due to extraordinary performance...Growth slows to five-year lowRevenue collection growth slowed to 7 percent in the July-February period of the current fiscal year -- the lowest in five years -- owing to...Bangladesh keen to sign free trade agreement with South American blocState Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam expressed keen interest to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with South American trade bloc MERCOSUR at an...Swiss Businesses Choose Bangladesh as a Preferable DestinationAccording to Swiss Business, with the enhanced energy supply, legal security, and stronger infrastructure, Bangladesh can become a “more preferred destination” for them. Reports say...Turkish company acquires 57pc of Singer BangladeshArçelik, an Istanbul-based home appliances company, has completed the acquisition of the 57 percent stakes of Singer Bangladesh's majority shareholder Retail Holdings Bhold BV for...UK high commissioner: Bangladesh a developing giant on world stage'The political relationship has huge potential as Bangladesh assumes its rightful place as a developing giant on the world stage' Describing Bangladesh as a developing giant...Bangladesh, USA to hold bilateral talks in Washington on MondayBangladesh and the United States will hold bilateral talks in Washington, DC on April 8 to discuss ways to further strengthen relations on all fronts.The...Footwear exports to US: China down, Bangladesh upAccording to Otexa (Office of Textiles and Apparel) data, last year Bangladesh earned $133.25 million from exporting footwear, up by over $20 million in a...Cotton prices unscathed despite trade warFears of cotton prices soaring as a result of the US-China tariff war are unlikely to materialise, in a welcoming development for Bangladesh's textile millers.Bangladesh...Commerce minister to attend WTO’s trade policy review meetCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi left for Geneva on Monday to take part at the 5th Trade Policy Review (TPR) meeting of Bangladesh to be held...UN report: Bangladesh to get e-commerce boost from strong digital foundationAssessment by the UN found Bangladesh has laid an essential foundation for a technology-driven and skill-based digital economy Bangladesh stands to capitalize on improvements made by...Stocks gain for 2nd day as bargain hunting continuesDhaka stocks gained for the second consecutive day on Tuesday as a section of investors continued buying shares on the cheap at the bearish market...StanChart honours 12 business iconsStandard Chartered yesterday honoured 12 companies for their performance in external trade and felicitated three winners of the most recent national export trophy for their...AstraZeneca to bring life-changing medicines in BangladeshAstraZeneca, a leading global science-led biopharmaceutical company of Swedish-British origin, announced its partnership with MGH Healthcare Limited to provide convenient and reliable access to AstraZeneca...Japanese firms bullish on BangladeshThe majority of Japanese companies operating in Bangladesh plan to go for business expansion over the next two years thanks to cheap labour and high...First National Industrial Fair begins SundayTo promote local industrial entrepreneurs’ products and attract foreign investment, the Industries Ministry is organising the ‘First National Industrial Fair-2019’.The fair will start from Sunday...High production cost a bar to ceramic exportsIndustry insiders consider high production costs as the main barrier to exporting Bangladeshi ceramic products including tiles, sanitary ware, and tableware to global markets.Speaking to...Nepal sees huge hydropower market in BangladeshInaugurating the third Nepal-Bangladesh Business Forum in Kathmandu on Thursday, Barshaman Pun Ananta said both countries signed energy exchange-related MoU recently to this end.Bangladesh Ambassador...Wide array of products, services at Thai Trade FairThai Embassy in Dhaka and Commerce Ministry of Thailand jointly organized the four-day fair, which will end on March 30 Sixty Thai companies are participating in...3rd Nepal-Bangladesh Business Forum begins ThursdayThe third edition of the Nepal-Bangladesh Business Forum (NBBF) is set to begin in Kathmandu on Thursday. The NBBF aims at promoting and strengthening bilateral cooperation...Third Nepal-Bangladesh Business Forum in Kathmandu ThursdayThe third episode of the Nepal-Bangladesh Business Forum (NBBF) is going to be held in Kathmandu on Thursday to promote and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.It...A tale of two economiesThe infamous quote 'Bangladesh is a bottomless basket' made by then US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in 1974 has already been proved wrong.In 1971,...Bangladesh's big draws for businessBANGLADESH'S attractive potential was highlighted at the highest level when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during her official visit to Singapore, last year, spoke at the...UAE keen to invest in BangladeshThe United Arab Emirates (UAE) is keen to strengthen its bilateral relations with Bangladesh and invest in different sectors of the country.Saed-Mohaamed Al-Mheiri, Ambassador of...Indian anti-dumping duty looms over jute sacking clothIndia may impose anti-dumping duty on the import of jute sacking cloths from Bangladesh after it received allegations of dumping of the goods in the...Study suggests formalizing electric vehicles for employment and revenueThe study also found that Bangladesh could save $200 million to $800 million annually by reducing air pollution caused by fuel-run traffic Around 52,000 electric vehicles...Improving business literacyThe reported move by the ministry of commerce (MOC) to make businesses aware of the many trade deals Bangladesh has inked bilaterally as well as...Mahathir suggests tax breaks to attract foreign investorsMalaysian Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that he had offered tax holidays to foreign investors for two decades while sharing the “secret” of Malaysia’s...Indian Jet airways suspends operations of 13 int'l routes including DhakaIndian Jet Airways, on the verge of going belly-up, has suspended operations on as many as 13 more international routes till end-April even as it...Bangladeshi manufacturers exhibit garments in IndiaIn a bid to increase Bangladesh's apparel exports to India, several garment manufacturers from the country showcased their creations during Apparel Sourcing Week in India....India may extend anti-dumping duty on jute bags from BangladeshJute body has requested for extension of the existing duties on imports alleging circumvention of the dutyThe commerce ministry has recommended extension of anti-dumping duty...ATA Carnet System implementation will help boost trade: NBR chairNational Board of Revenue chairman Md Mosharraf Hossain Bhuiyan on Tuesday emphasised on implementation of ATA (Admission Temporary Admission) Carnet System saying that it could...New Indian envoy: Bangladesh remarkably changed since my last visitNewly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Riva Ganguly Das expressed her wonder with Bangladesh’s rapid progress during her meeting with Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi...EBL, JP Morgan to process LCs electronicallyEastern Bank Ltd (EBL) and JP Morgan, Singapore recently joined hands to electronically process letters of credit, ensuring quicker turnarounds on document processing and faster...Garment exports surge on US-China trade warBangladesh's garment exports are set to post a high growth this fiscal amid escalating trade dispute between USA and China, insiders said. The country earned $23.12...Asian shares advance as investors watch US-China trade talksShares rose in Asia on Monday as investors awaited signs the U.S. and China could be making progress in negotiations on resolving the trade war...A small piece of Armenia in BangladeshThe Armenian Church of the Holy Resurrection (1781) on Church Road in Old Dhaka highlights a rich tapestry of the Armenian footprint on the commerce,...China will facilitate more investment in BangladeshChinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Zhang Zuo yesterday said China would facilitate Chinese companies and SMEs to come to Bangladesh with more investments.“The Embassy of China...Bangladesh eyes wider global engagement with focus on greater trade: ShahriarState minister for foreign affairs M Shahriar Alam on Saturday said that Bangladesh would engage with the world in a bigger way and do everything...Take steps to reinstate GSPCommerce Minister Tipu Munshi yesterday asked US Ambassador to Bangladesh Earl R Miller to take steps to reinstate the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) status...Bangladesh: a country with tremendous potentialYou've had an illustrious career for over 20 years. Tell us a bit about your journey with BAT.My journey started in BAT Australia in 1994...Mustafa Jabbar: Chittagong to be centre of digital tradePost, Telecommunication and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar on Monday said that Port City Chittagong will be the centre of the country's digital trade and...Agriculture minister: Honey trade can reduce povertyHe made the comment while speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the three-day National Honey Fair Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzak on Sunday said honey...Bangladesh exports to US grew 6.42% in 2018Bangladesh exports to the US registered a 6.42% rise to $5.60 billion in 2018, riding mainly on apparel items to the single largest export destination,...Saudi Arabian delegation signs several business agreements in BangladeshThe Saudi minister of commerce and investment, Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qassabi, was received by Bangladesh’s President Mohammed Abdul Hamid in Dhaka.Al-Qassabi and his delegation also...Opening up tradePakistan needs to do regional trade agreements and FTAs with the western world and other global markets. That is one step forward towards becoming part...Bureaucratic hurdles to be streamlined for foreign investors: FMForeign minister AK Abdul Momen said that the foreign affairs ministry would remain engaged to facilitate win-win proposals and help streamline bureaucratic hurdles for foreign...Bangladesh seeks tariff benefits for increased cotton imports from USBGMEA informed the ambassador that Bangladeshi spinners are keen to set up spinning mills in the USA Bangladesh will import more cotton from the United States...Govt sets targets to reduce time, cost for int’l tradeThe government has set a number of targets to reduce time and cost related to international trade considering the status of Singapore in these fields...Economy key to ease Indo-Pak ties: South Asian journalistsAs tensions escalated between India and Pakistan last week, a motley group of South Asian journalists here brainstormed for ideas to broker peace between the...Making the most of US-China trade warThe United States' trade war with China, started on the basis of intellectual property rights violation and the repeated devaluation of the RNB by China...Illegal brick kilns damage standing crop in NoakhaliBrick kilns that have been established at Senbagh and Jamidar haat areas in Noakhali in violation of the government’s rules and laws are badly polluting...What is the true cost of labour?All stakeholders must be held accountable towards meeting the standards of wages and working conditions The RMG industry changed the scope of industry in Bangladesh and...Upgraded infrastructure to boost trade: Tripura governorTripura Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki Friday said BJP-IPFT government's decision to go for upgrading infrastructure for better connectivity with neighbouring Bangladesh would boost trade and...Bangladesh, UAE sign four MoUs on big projectsBangladesh and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on establishing port, industrial park, supply and setting up LNG...Bangladesh wants to import guava, riceNoor-e-Helal Saifur Rahman, Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh at Karachi has said that his country desires to increase trade with brethren Islamic countries for which...Bangladesh eyes ‘big investments’ after four deals signed with UAEFour deals were signed in Abu Dhabi during the visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the gulf nation on Sunday.“I believe these deals have...Bangladesh a potential market for foreign foodsBangladesh could become a potential market for quality foreign foods as its economy has been witnessing consistent growth for over a decade.The growing upper middle...Aussie firm opens $10m hanger factoryAustralia's TIC Group has set up a factory in Bangladesh to produce hanger with an initial investment of $10 million.TIC Manufacturing (Bangladesh Ltd), located in...Government committed to revitalizing silk sectorVarious timely measures were adopted so the lost glory of the silk sector can be revived in the near future.The present government is pledge bound...Bangladesh will improve position in doing business index, hopes ministerPlanning Minister MA Mannan on Friday said that Bangladesh will improve its position in the ease of doing business index in the near future.Bangladesh has...Dhaka stocks dip for 3rd week as banks, GP plungeDhaka stocks dropped last week, stretching the losing streak to the third consecutive week, as investors continued selling shares of banks and Grameenphone but a...Bangladesh Enjoys Good Relations With All Regional Countries: High CommissionerPoint Bangladesh enjoys very good relations with all regional countries including Pakistan on the basis of mutual respect and interests.These views were expressed by the...Bangladesh slips 6 notches to 140thBangladesh slipped six spots to 140th among 169 countries in a ranking of the world's most connected nations brought out by global logistics company DHL.The...Bangladesh losing 225 hectares land annually for urbanisationCultivable land is gradually narrowing in the country due to rapid industrialisation and meeting the demand of housing for growing people.According to Global Economist Forum...Business leadership in a VUCA worldThe world of business has seen some significant changes during the last decade. The global financial crisis during this period has taught us how interconnected...EU begins process to hit Cambodia's with trade sanctionshe European Union started an 18-month process on Monday that could lead to the suspension of Cambodia's duty-free trade access over its record on human...BUDGET PROPOSALS: Five IT trade bodies team upFive trade bodies on IT and IT-enabled services have decided to place a combined budget proposal to the government with the view to consolidating the...Rethinking engineering education in BangladeshDuring the twentieth century, engineering education in the developed countries underwent a remarkable transformation. Unfortunately, engineering education in Bangladesh has changed little though many new...Economic diplomacy is on top, says FM MomenForeign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has reiterated that his priority would be to pursue “economic diplomacy” which has close inter-linkages with Bangladesh’s foreign policy...Bangladesh exporters receive $23 mn orders at trade fairBangladesh exporters have received spot orders worth $23 million from international buyers at the 24th edition of the country's annual Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF).It...Grameenphone named significant market powerThe telecom regulator yesterday declared Grameenphone as the operator with the Significant Market Power (SMP) to enhance competition in the industry in a move that...Greece keen in food processing, ship-building, renewable energy sectorsThe ambassador of Greece to Bangladesh Panos Kalogeropoulos has expressed his country’s keen interest to work specially in the food processing, ship-building and renewable energy...H&M responds to sacking of Bangladesh garment workers, says ‘deeply concerned’H&M has expressed concern over the recent worker unrest in Bangladesh, but said it does not encourage vandalism or violence.The clothing giant issued a statement...Why Bangladesh overtook PakistanBANGLADESH is not some Scandinavian heaven. It is poor and overpopulated, undereducated and corrupt, frequented by natural catastrophes, experiences occasional terrorism, and the farcical nature...Minister seeks fair prices for apparelBangladesh demanded fair prices for garment items from the US retailers and brands as the local apparel exporters spent billions of dollars to strengthen workplace...Bangladesh's export earnings rise over 13% in July-January of FY2018-19The RMG sector contributed to $20.21 billion of Bangladesh’s total export earningsBangladesh’s export earnings have seen a 13.39% rise to $24.17 billion in the July-January...