TIB criticizes GCF for burdening countries with loans
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman on Tuesday criticized Green Climate Fund (GCF) for burdening countries like Bangladesh with loans01:14 15 May 2024
Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA on Tuesday01:07 15 May 2024
UK announces $50mn loan for Bangladesh’s MSMEs, women entrepreneurs
British International Investment (BII), the UK`s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor has announced a loan commitment of $50 million to BRAC Bank, a leading SME bank in Bangladesh, to support small businesses and women entrepreneurs01:02 15 May 2024
Netherlands to support Bangladesh for solid waste management in EZs
The Netherlands will support Bangladesh in the successful implementation of sustainable industrial wastewater and solid waste management in Economic Zones (EZs)00:58 15 May 2024
MCCI hosts discussion on "Stabilizing the Macroeconomy of Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges"
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) hosted a discussion titled "Stabilizing the Macroeconomy of Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges" at its Gulshan office on Tuesday00:54 15 May 2024
Govt working to simplify businesses for small traders: Titu
State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu on Tuesday said the government has taken necessary measures so that the small traders and businessmen can do their businesses easily00:49 15 May 2024
Bangladesh is emerging as growth hotspot through sustainable practices: Humayun
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Tuesday said Bangladesh is emerging as a growth hotspot through sustainable practices00:45 15 May 2024
Tk 8, 00,000cr budget for 2024-25 fiscal gets PM’s nod
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved a Tk 8, 00,000 crore budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year to be placed in the parliament on June 6, according to a source within the finance ministry.00:41 15 May 2024
BB’s reserve heist report absolutely fake: Spokesperson
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has rejected a report published by an Indian news outlet regarding a "new reserve heist" in Bangladesh, stating that it is "absolutely fake news"00:19 15 May 2024
Meryl Streep: Hollywood’s peerless star
There is a strong case to be made that Meryl Streep, who picks up a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, is the most respected actor of her generation12:16 14 May 2024
India, Iran sign 10-year agreement to develop port project
India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract to develop and equip the strategic Chabahar port in Iran as India seeks to grow trade in west and central Asia12:10 14 May 2024
Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of anarchy, insurgency
Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale invasion of the crowded city and of the threat from post-war anarchy or insurgency12:05 14 May 2024
Asian traders bide their time ahead of key US inflation data
Asian investors shifted cautiously Tuesday ahead of the release of key US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the fate of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year11:59 14 May 2024
Chinese business delegation meets BGMEA leaders, discusses trade, investment opportunities
A high-level delegation comprising representatives of leading Chinese apparel and textile enterprises paid a visit to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday00:46 14 May 2024
Social safety net to get wider and better in FY25: Waseqa
State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan on Monday informed that the government is going to increase the number of beneficiaries under its social safety net programmes in the upcoming budget for the next 2024-2025 fiscal year (FY25)00:44 14 May 2024
Garment industry making valuable contribution in social change: Nanak
Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Monday said ready-made garment (RMG) industry is playing an important role in social change alongside being the highest foreign currency earning sector in the country00:38 14 May 2024
Bangladesh-Turkey can serve as gateway of trade in Europe, South and Southeast Asia: Mahbubul
Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam on Monday said both Bangladesh and Turkey could serve as the gateway of trade and business between Europe and South and Southeast Asia00:35 14 May 2024
General point-to-point inflation slightly eases to 9.74% in April
The general point-to-point inflation rate in April has slightly eased to 9.74 percent from the previous month although the food inflation witnessed a slight increase00:29 14 May 2024
Walton-BSPA Sports Carnival’ 2024 begins
The Walton- Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) Sports Carnival `2024, sponsored by Walton Hi-Tech Industries, will begin at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) and the adjoining venues in Dhaka on Tuesday00:23 14 May 2024
Nagad hands over Tk5.5cr revenue to Postal Department
Like in previous years, Nagad, the country`s one of the leading mobile financial service providers, has shared revenue with the Bangladesh Postal Department00:13 14 May 2024
Stocks perform mixed
Stocks on Monday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat00:05 14 May 2024
Rice prices declining in city markets
Prices of the most varieties of rice witnessed a sharp fall in the city markets for the last two weeks and this trend is expected to continue till the next two months00:01 14 May 2024
PM urges KSA to extend visa approval time for Hajj pilgrims
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to extend the time of visa approval for hajj pilgrims so all of them could perform the holy hajj as its Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan called on her in Dhaka23:54 13 May 2024
Asian markets mixed as traders pause ahead of US inflation data
Equities fluctuated Monday as traders took a breather after the past weeks` healthy run as they absorbed weak Chinese data and reports that the United States planned to ramp up tariffs on clean energy products from the Asian country12:06 13 May 2024
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