Samsung union says will strike after talks breakdown
A union representing tens of thousands of workers at South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics told AFP on Tuesday it would hold a three-day strike later this month after negotiations failed01:24 3 July 2024
EU needs to double investment to meet climate goals: Report
The European Union needs to double targeted investment to meet its 2030 climate goal, a consortium of research organisations said on Tuesday, warning that the pace of Europe`s related action must accelerate01:20 3 July 2024
Floods grips Sylhet, Sunamganj, Netrokona prolonging sufferings to people
Flood situations in Sylhet, Sunamganj and Netrokona districts are expected to prolong as people in the northeast region of the country are witnessing flood for third time exactly within one month01:16 3 July 2024
Chinese business delegation explores collaboration opportunities with BGMEA
A business delegation from China, comprising representatives from leading garment and textile companies visited the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Tuesday01:08 3 July 2024
First-ever int’l jewellery machinery expo begins in Dhaka Thursday
An international exhibition of jewellery machinery will begin in Dhaka on Thursday to promote technology integration in traditional jewellery to make the country`s gold industry an export-oriented one01:05 3 July 2024
China Southern to launch Dhaka-Beijing flight from July 15
China Southern Airlines, a major carrier of China will start operation `Beijing-Dhaka-Beijing` flight from July 15 as first ever direct air connectivity between the capitals of the two nations01:02 3 July 2024
Gross forex reserve stands at $26.88bn
Bangladesh`s gross foreign currency reserve has stood at $26.88 billion, according to an official data from bank00:43 3 July 2024
PM seeks ADB’s support in implementing blue economy
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday sought cooperation Asian Development Bank (ADB) in implementing blue economy alongside extracting every resources from country`s maritime boundary00:38 3 July 2024
Vote-ready UK waits to scoop up Brexit boost
Eight years after Britain voted for Brexit, businesses still lament economic fallout caused by the country`s departure from the European Union, with little prospect of change after this week`s election01:25 2 July 2024
Boeing says to buy subcontractor Spirit for $4.7bn
US aircraft manufacturer Boeing said Monday it had reached a "definitive deal" to buy its subcontractor Spirit, which has faced scrutiny over production quality control in recent months01:21 2 July 2024
Paris stock market surges at open as traders mull vote
The Paris stock market surged at the start of trading Monday on hopes the French far-right may not win an absolute parliamentary majority and take control of the government01:18 2 July 2024
AIIB to provide $400m to Bangladesh as budget support; deal signed
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will provide $400 million to Bangladesh as budget support for implementing the `Climate Resilient Inclusive Development Program- Subprogram1`01:15 2 July 2024
Industries Ministry inks APA for FY25 with its subordinate bodies
The Ministry of Industries today signed the `Annual Performance Agreement` (APA) for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) with departments and offices under the ministry01:11 2 July 2024
Use of cement sheet in livestock to increase production of Tk 12,300cr annually
Industry insiders on Monday laid emphasise on using of cement sheets in the livestock sector, especially in poultry and cattle farms, to increase production by more than Tk 12,300 crore annually in the country01:08 2 July 2024
Chinese delegation expresses interest in investing in EPZs, BEPZA EZ
A Chinese delegation from the Quanzhou Maritime Silk Road Industry and Commerce Association expressed their interest in investing in EPZs and the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ)01:02 2 July 2024
REPO auctions two days a week: BB
The REPO auctions, through which commercial banks borrow funds from the Bangladesh Bank (BB), have been trimmed to two days, instead of five working days a week00:59 2 July 2024
Remittance hits 47-month high
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $2.542 billion in remittances during the month of June, which is the highest in the past 47 months00:56 2 July 2024
Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia emphasize increasing Saudi investment
Dhaka and Riyadh emphasized boosting Saudi investment in Bangladesh during the second round of political consultations between the two countries held on Monday in Saudi Arabian capital00:53 2 July 2024
PM asks all to implement new budget accurately, transparently: Mahbub
Cabinet Secretary Md Mahbub Hossain on Monday said after passing the national budget for fiscal 2024-25, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed all concerned to implement it accurately and transparently00:32 2 July 2024
India announces $15mn World Cup team prize
India`s World Cup-winning cricket team will share prize money of nearly $15 million, the national cricket board said Sunday, as a reward for their "talent, determination, and sportsmanship"01:46 1 July 2024
Hasan to urge Saudi to deposit funds in Bangladesh’s offshore accounts
Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud on Sunday said that during his upcoming political consultation with Riyadh, he will discuss the opportunities for Saudi Arabian funds to be deposited in Bangladesh’s offshore accounts01:40 1 July 2024
BPPA plans piloting of SPP in FY25
As part of efforts to attain SDG Goal 12 as well as Target 12.7, Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) mulls piloting of Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) in the country from the financial year 2024-202501:36 1 July 2024
First-ever APA of BPPA signed
The first-ever Annual Performance Agreement (APA) of Bangladesh Public Procurement Authority (BPPA) for the 2024-2025 fiscal year was signed today between the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BPPA and the Secretary of the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED)01:31 1 July 2024
BB extends payment period for raw material imports till Dec
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has extended the period for payment against imports of industrial raw materials from 180 to 360 days, maintaining this arrangement until December 202401:19 1 July 2024
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