What did the WTO do in 25 yrs? What does it need to do?
Speakers also said reform must be made a priority to make WTO “fit for purpose” for trade in the 21st century20:40 20 November 2020
WITSA recognises Nagad for innovation in fintech
It is the first digital financial service of Bangladesh to win this award.19:51 20 November 2020
Women hit hard by Covid-19 impact on garment sector
A drop in women’s employment will not only impede their economic and social empowerment, but will also give rise to a shortage of experienced, loyal and skilled workers in the industry, says the ILO country director.19:34 20 November 2020
Time is ripe for innovation in the world of sovereign debt restructuring
When corporations have too much debt and need to restructure i, creditors often end up exchanging bonds or loans for stocks19:31 20 November 2020
Joe Biden wins Georgia...finally!
US Presidential candidate Joe Biden has finally won Georgia and 16 of its electoral votes16:56 20 November 2020
Boosting Bangladesh-Japan trade: Tripartite MoU on the cards
A tripartite MoU to be signed on November 2204:04 20 November 2020
Continued strong policy action to combat uncertainty
As G20 leaders meet virtually this week, the global economy faces a critical juncture. Countries have started to climb back from the depths of the COVID-19 crisis.02:11 20 November 2020
Stocks end the week mixed amid volatility
Dhaka (Nov 19, 2020): Dhaka stocks ended mixed amid volatility in the final session of the week.
The broad index started the day on a negative note, falling nearly 20 points
02:05 20 November 2020
Telecom companies lost 3 lakh internet users in October
The country`s total mobile internet users crossed the 10-crore mark for the first time in September.01:41 20 November 2020
Pubali Bank offers loans to buy properties from Anwar Landmark
Consumers will get easy loans from Pubali Bank if they want to buy flat, plot, office or commercial spaces of Anwar Landmark.01:31 20 November 2020
PM to address the nation on Saturday evening
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the nation on Saturday evening on the occasion of the Armed Force Day 2020.00:32 20 November 2020
BUILD lauds central bank for easing forex regulations on trade
All exporters will be allowed a maximum of 210 days to bring their export proceeds into the country.00:32 20 November 2020
Standard Chartered, Robi launch co-branded credit card
Standard Chartered Bank and Robi Axiata Limited have recently launched a co-branded credit card to provide innovative services to enterprise business customers00:14 20 November 2020
Mask up as Covid’s second wave looms large: PM
Talking about the coronavirus vaccine, she said research works are going on in various parts of the world. "Bangladesh will get the vaccine once it is ready as the government is paying in advance," she said.23:49 19 November 2020
WB to grant $100mn to improve basic services in Cox’s Bazar
The Washington-based multilateral lender said service delivery will be improved through installing mini-piped water supply schemes, point water sources, and rainwater harvesting systems, along with household toilets and community toilets in the Cox’s Bazar district.23:08 19 November 2020
78% female RMG workers now maintain proper menstrual hygiene
71% reported employing active family planning strategies23:07 19 November 2020
DU student rape: Lone accused Majnu gets life term
A tribunal in Dhaka on Thursday sentenced lone accused Md Majnu to life term imprisonment in a case over the rape of a Dhaka University student in the city’s Kurmitola area on January 5.23:02 19 November 2020
Covid-19: Bangladesh records 2,364 cases, 30 deaths
Amid a rising trend in both the number of Covid-19 infections and deaths, Bangladesh recorded 30 more deaths in 24 hours until Thursday morning, raising the death toll to 6,305.22:48 19 November 2020
Industrial policy should be reformed to facilitate business: Kama
State Minister for Industries Kamal Ahmed Majumder on Thursday underscored the need for reformation of export-import, banking and industry policies for the betterment of the local industries.22:22 19 November 2020
Lub-rref’s IPO proposal gets BSEC nod
Lub-rref (Bangladesh) Ltd has received a green signal from Bangladesh Securities Exchange Commission (BSEC) regarding its initial public offering (IPO) proposal21:49 19 November 2020
British Council is hiring in Head of Education post
British Council is hiring in Head of Education post in its Dhaka office21:44 19 November 2020
Save the Children hiring Deputy Director for MaMoni MNCSP
Save the Children is looking for a Deputy Director for Program Implementation of its MaMoni Maternal and Newborn Care Strengthening Project (MaMoni MNCSP) initiative21:09 19 November 2020
WEF awards Denim Expert, Green Delta Insurance for sustainability
The Switzerland-based non-governmental organisation also gave both companies honourable mention in the Excellence in Sustainability category.20:42 19 November 2020
Fakhrul in quarantine as his relative found Covid positive
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has gone into quarantine as one of his relatives who stays in his Uttara residence tested positive for coronavirus.20:34 19 November 2020
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