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Dhaka, Sunday


02 February 2025


SME Foundation to provide another Tk 450cr in loans to entrepreneurs

SME Foundation to provide another Tk 450cr in loans to entrepreneurs

The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Foundation will provide another Tk 450 crore loans to the cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) under a government stimulus package and its own sources to help navigate the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic

00:51 13 June 2024

Dr Mashiur emphasizes on increasing productivity, market diversification

Dr Mashiur emphasizes on increasing productivity, market diversification

Prime Minister`s Economic Affairs Adviser Dr Mashiur Rahman on Wednesday emphasized on increasing productivity as well as focused on more product and market diversification

00:47 13 June 2024

2 more RMG factories get LEED certification, total number reaches 220

2 more RMG factories get LEED certification, total number reaches 220

Two more readymade garment (RMG) factories of the country have achieved the recognition of the LEED certification as of June 12, 2024 raising the total number of the LEED certified factories to 220

00:44 13 June 2024

Stocks on DSE up, down on CSE

Stocks on DSE up, down on CSE

After witnessing a downward trend in the three sessions, the country`s premier bourse, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), today rebounded as investors remained active on sector-wise issues

00:41 13 June 2024

Speakers for ensuring good governance

Speakers for ensuring good governance

Speakers at a dialogue on Wednesday laid emphasis on ensuring good governance to achieve the country`s development goals

00:38 13 June 2024

Global Fund wants PM Hasina to join coalition of world leaders

Global Fund wants PM Hasina to join coalition of world leaders

Global Fund and Stop TB Partnership wants to include Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in their coalition of leaders and champion of global fund. Global Fund Executive Director Peter Sands and Stop TB Partnership Executive Director Dr Lucica Ditiu on Wednesday made the plea

00:30 13 June 2024

China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, Macau

China announces first astronaut candidates from Hong Kong, Macau

China on Tuesday announced the first astronaut candidates from its special administrative regions of Macau and Hong Kong, with the latter calling it a "glorious page" in the city`s history.

01:37 12 June 2024

New veggie piranha-like species named after Tolkien villain

New veggie piranha-like species named after Tolkien villain

A new vegetarian piranha-like species discovered by scientists in the Brazilian Amazon has been named Sauron after the Lord of the Rings villain, Britain`s Natural History Museum said on Tuesday

01:33 12 June 2024

50 new luggage vans to be added to train service to transport agri goods

50 new luggage vans to be added to train service to transport agri goods

A total of 50 new luggage vans will be included in the train service to transport agricultural and other goods smoothly in different parts of the country

01:27 12 June 2024

Bangladesh urges Uzbekistan to establish direct air connectivity

Bangladesh urges Uzbekistan to establish direct air connectivity

Bangladesh urged Uzbekistan to establish Uzbek Diplomatic Mission in Dhaka and to establish direct air connectivity between the two countries to intensify business and investment engagements

01:22 12 June 2024

Over 96 thousand women to get Tk 193.85 crore under ICVGD project

Over 96 thousand women to get Tk 193.85 crore under ICVGD project

A total of 96,928 women will be given Tk 20,000 each under the Investment Component for Vulnerable Group Development (ICVGD) project undertaken by the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs (MoWCA) and the World Food Programme (WFP)

01:17 12 June 2024

Oman assures Bangladesh of legalizing 96,000 illegal workers

Oman assures Bangladesh of legalizing 96,000 illegal workers

The Oman government has assured Bangladesh of legalising 96,000 illegal Bangladeshi workers, State Minister for Expatriates` Welfare, Overseas and Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury told journalists at his office in the city’s Eskaton on Tuesday

01:09 12 June 2024

Lawmakers term proposed budget ’realistic, pro-people’

Lawmakers term proposed budget ’realistic, pro-people’

Terming the proposed national budget as realistic and pro-people, the treasury, opposition benches, and independent lawmakers on Tuesday said this budget would help remove the ongoing economic uncertainty and crisis, apart from containing inflation

01:05 12 June 2024

TOAB demands continuation of existing VAT exemption

TOAB demands continuation of existing VAT exemption

The Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB) on Tuesday called for the continuation of the existing VAT exemption on tour operator services, which is planned to be withdrawn in the proposed national budget announced on June 6

01:00 12 June 2024

Proposed budget for FY25 realistic, feasible: IBFB

Proposed budget for FY25 realistic, feasible: IBFB

The International Business Forum of Bangladesh (IBFB) on Tuesday said that the Taka 7,97,000 crore proposed budget for FY25 is realistic and feasible to materialize the government`s commitment for meeting the needs and aspirations of the country`s people

00:57 12 June 2024

BB asks banks to ensure smooth ATM, MFS services during Eid vacation

BB asks banks to ensure smooth ATM, MFS services during Eid vacation

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has asked the commercial banks to ensure smooth and uninterrupted transactions through the Automated Teller Machine (ATM), Point of Sale (POS), Internet Banking, Online e-Payment Gateway and Mobile Financial Services (MFS) during the vacation of Eid-ul-Azha

00:54 12 June 2024

PM receives maiden GCA Local Adaptation Champions Award

PM receives maiden GCA Local Adaptation Champions Award

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday received the Local Adaptation Champions Award of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) as Bangladesh won the maiden award for its leading role in introducing local adaptation programme to face climate change impacts

00:46 12 June 2024

Modi unveils coalition cabinet dominated by his party

Modi unveils coalition cabinet dominated by his party

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled Monday his coalition government after a surprise election setback lost his Hindu-nationalist party an overall majority

01:52 11 June 2024

JS passes over Tk 30643.51cr supplementary budget for FY24

JS passes over Tk 30643.51cr supplementary budget for FY24

The Parliament on Monday passed the supplementary budget of Tk 30643.51 crore for the fiscal 2023-24 to meet the increased expenditures under different ministries and divisions for the outgoing fiscal year ending June 30

01:39 11 June 2024

Bangladesh suffer a heartbreaking defeat to South Africa

Bangladesh suffer a heartbreaking defeat to South Africa

Bangladesh suffered a heartbreaking four-run defeat to South Africa after failing to hold their nerve at a crunch moment in their second game of the T20 World Cup at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Monday

01:34 11 June 2024

Long-term business, industrial policy needed for stability: FBCCI

Long-term business, industrial policy needed for stability: FBCCI

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) president Mahbubul Alam on Monday said that long-term business and industrial policy are needed for stability and growth

01:29 11 June 2024

1st ship under foreign operator arrives at PCT

1st ship under foreign operator arrives at PCT

Operational activities at the Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) has began under first foreign operator Saudi operator Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) in the history of the country`s major seaport’s port speedy operations in the country

01:24 11 June 2024

Businessmen demand increase electricity supply to protect local industry

Businessmen demand increase electricity supply to protect local industry

Local industrial owners and businessmen have demanded uninterrupted supply of electricity and gas to factories for the protection and development of local industries

01:20 11 June 2024

FICCI lauds reforms in budget, urges for policy support to attract new FDI

FICCI lauds reforms in budget, urges for policy support to attract new FDI

Foreign Investors` Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) appreciated the proposed national budget for FY25, aimed at supporting the economy amidst challenges

01:16 11 June 2024