Walton to launch new products with advanced features head of Eid-ul-Azha
The country’s only electronics giant Walton has unveiled new models of products featuring advanced technology ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, the festival of sacrifice for Muslim Ummah02:32 19 May 2024
Wadud for elevating rural livelihoods through productive activities
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Abdul Wadud, MP, has called for elevating socio-economic conditions of rural livelihoods through boosting farm and non-farm productions02:28 19 May 2024
Subsidy in power sector stood at Tk 9,000cr in last 3yers
The power generation capacity has been increasing over the years in the country, but demand has not risen proportionally, leading to around half of the capacity remaining underutilized. In addition, the electricity production cost has been increasing rapidly for the last several years02:26 19 May 2024
Bangladesh, UK sign SOPs on Returns
Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) held their first ever Joint Working Group meeting on Home Affairs on Thursday in London at the British Home Office and signed the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on Returns01:52 18 May 2024
Putin in trade push on final day of China trip
Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the final day of a visit aiming to promote crucial trade with China and win greater support for his war effort in Ukraine01:41 18 May 2024
ADB, City Group sign $10mn loan to build energy-efficient oilseed crushing plant in Bangladesh
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Rupshi Seed Crushing Limited, a member of the City Group, have signed a $10 million loan to construct a greenfield energy-efficient, multi-oilseed crushing plant within the City Economic Zone in the Narayanganj District, Bangladesh01:34 18 May 2024
Make plans, policies considering local people, reality: PM to economists
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called upon the country`s economists to formulate their plans, policies and programmes considering the local people and reality00:54 18 May 2024
UNHCR may involve India, China more in Rohingya repatriation: Hasan
Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Thursday said the UNHCR may involve India and China more in the process of commencing the Rohingya repatriation from Bangladesh to their land of origin Myanmar01:24 17 May 2024
Bhola shopkeeper Shamim becomes millionaire buying Walton fridge
Md Shamim, a confectionery shopkeeper of Lalmohan upazila in Bhola, became the 35th millionaire after purchasing a refrigerator under the local brand`s ongoing `non-stop millionaire` offer, announced by the company in its `Digital Campaign Season-20`01:19 17 May 2024
Dr Farashuddin for alleviating poverty thro industrialization
Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin on Thursday laid emphasis on taking steps to alleviate poverty through industrialization01:04 17 May 2024
Faruk seeks Turkish investment in tourism sector
Civil aviation and tourism minister Muhammad Faruk Khan on Thursday urged Ankara to invest in Bangladesh’s tourism industry, as Turkiye has a longstanding experience in travel and leisure sector00:59 17 May 2024
Stocks flat as large-cap issues tumble
Stock markets on Thursday finished the session of the week flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed no significant rise amid lower activities of large-cap securities00:53 17 May 2024
NEC approves Tk 2.65 lakh crore ADP for FY25
The National Economic Council (NEC) on Thursday approved a Tk 2.65 lakh crore Annual Development Programme (ADP) for the next fiscal year (FY25), putting the highest allocation of Taka 70,687.75 crore (26.67%) in the transport and communication sector00:49 17 May 2024
PM for speedy completion of foreign funded projects
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities concerned of all ministries and divisions to complete the foreign aided and grant projects speedily with additional efforts if required to expedite the country`s development spree further00:38 17 May 2024
IMF approves use of reserve assets for ’hybrid’ financial instruments
The IMF said Wednesday that its board had voted to allow member states` IMF-issued international reserve assets to be used by multilateral development banks (MDBs) to acquire financial instruments that would stretch their balance sheets further12:45 16 May 2024
Asian markets track Wall St records after US inflation data
Asian equities rallied Thursday after US data showed inflation cooled last month, fuelling speculation that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice this year12:43 16 May 2024
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Limited in Bangladesh organised an event on Sunday titled "HSBC Economic Outlook: A Perspective on Bangladesh" highlighting the latest global and Asian market developments and sharing a perspective on Bangladesh00:46 16 May 2024
Govt to procure 1.70 lakh MTs fertilizer, 10,000 MTs lentil
The government on Wednesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 1.70 lakh metric tons of fertilizer and 10,000 metric tons of lentil to meet the growing demand of the country.00:41 16 May 2024
Draft of Export Policy 2024-2027 approved eyeing $110bn export target in 2027
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on Wednesday approved the draft of the Export Policy 2024-2027 eyeing for a $110 billion export target in FY2700:38 16 May 2024
Stocks extend losing streak
Stocks on Wednesday extended its losing streak as the risk-averse investors preferred to book profit on quick-gaining shares00:03 16 May 2024
Hasan seeks $100mn from Japan for ship breaking industry
Foreign minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud on Wednesday sought 100 million US dollars assistance from Japan for making Bangladesh`s ship breaking industry safe and sustainable00:00 16 May 2024
Cost of importing electricity from India to stand at Tk20, 000cr in current FY
Bangladesh is projected to spend Tk 20,000 crore on importing electricity from India in the current financial year, according to the Power Development Board (PDB)12:57 15 May 2024
PM seeks effective population management for sustainable development
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for effective population management considered to be a key determinant for sustainable development12:54 15 May 2024
US wants to strengthen ties with Bangladesh: Salman
Prime Minister`s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman informed that the United States (US) has expressed keenness to expand the existing relations with Bangladesh12:19 15 May 2024
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