Bangladesh, IsDB sign $289.52mn loan deal for rural housing project
A loan agreement titled `Rural and Peri-Urban Housing Finance Project-Second Phase` amounting EURO 270.57 million (Approximately US$289.52 million) was signed at the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) annual meeting program held in Riyadh01:06 1 May 2024
ADB provides $121.55mn for Bangladesh’s solar power generation
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $121.55 million financing package with Dynamic Sun Energy Private Limited to build and operate a 100-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant in Pabna, Bangladesh01:01 1 May 2024
Record foreign ships dock at Mongla
Eight commercial foreign ships docked at Mongla port in April, 24, which is a record for the second-largest seaport of the country since its inception, says a MPA Press release last night00:54 1 May 2024
Salman for sharing technological capabilities to ensure world-wide benefits
Prime Minister`s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman on Tuesday laid emphasis on sharing technological capabilities to ensure world-wide benefits00:48 1 May 2024
RMG Sustainability Council holds meeting to discuss RSC issues
A town hall meeting of the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) was held at BGMEA Complex in Dhaka to exchange views on various issues related to RSC00:45 1 May 2024
Number of income tax returns likely to cross 40 lakh in FY24
The number of income tax returns at individual level in the current fiscal year (FY24) is expected to cross 40 lakh, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem00:42 1 May 2024
Bangladesh’s advancement to continue braving all odds: PM
Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today said Bangladesh has become a role model for development and its advancement will be continued facing all odds00:37 1 May 2024
Stocks rebound on both bourses
After witnessing a downward trend in the last session, stocks today rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues20:51 30 April 2024
Bangladesh achieves significant improvement in macro performance: IMF
Bangladesh has achieved significant improvement in macro performance, observed the International Monetary Fund (IMF).15:42 30 April 2024
China’s factory activity grows for second straight month
China`s factory activity grew for a second successive month in April, data showed Tuesday, providing some much-needed good news for officials as they battle to kickstart the vast economy in the face of weak domestic demand and a battered property sector12:16 30 April 2024
At least 25 dead in Peru after bus plunges into ravine
At least 25 people died and more than a dozen were injured when a bus plunged into a ravine from a mountain road in northern Peru, local authorities said Monday12:13 30 April 2024
Columbia suspends students after call to end Gaza camp unheeded
Columbia University, the epicenter of pro-Palestinian protests that have upended college campuses across the United States, began suspending student demonstrators on Monday after they defied an ultimatum to disperse12:07 30 April 2024
Walton Hi-Tech honoured with ’Green Factory Award-2023’
The country`s electronics giant `Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC` has been honoured with `Green Factory Award-2023` for enhancing productivity through skilled workforce and eco-friendly technology in safe environments11:47 30 April 2024
ADB country director appreciates growing involvement of Bangladesh in global economy
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director for Bangladesh Edimon Ginting appreciated the growing involvement of Bangladesh in the global economy and affirmed their determination to further enhance it01:42 30 April 2024
Exclusive interview of outgoing Algerian Ambassador Rabah Larbi
Democratic Republic of Algeria established diplomatic relations with independent Bangladesh. This decision was made in March of the same year, following the conclusion of a visit by a Bangladeshi delegation to Algeria. Our two countries are connected by shared bonds of religion, culture, and friendship. Additionally, we both uphold a dedication to human freedom and democratic principles01:15 30 April 2024
Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down
Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Monday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities00:10 30 April 2024
WB satisfied with Public Financial Management Reforms in Bangladesh
A high level World Bank (WB) team expressed satisfaction over the significant progress in Public Financial Management (PFM) reforms and emphasized on the further expansion of iBAS++ (Integrated Budget and Accounting System) network and strengthening the SOE governance16:58 29 April 2024
Vietnam’s industrial production up 6.3% in April
Vietnam`s national index of industrial production advanced 6.3 percent year-on-year in April, the General Statistics Office has said12:13 29 April 2024
KSA pledges $500mn to protect children in world from polio
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million over the next five years to support the work of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)12:10 29 April 2024
Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel`s latest proposal for a long-sought hostage-release deal and truce in the Gaza Strip after almost seven months of war11:52 29 April 2024
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ’Nazi symbols’
Three members of a well-known Russian metal band were arrested in the middle of a concert and charged with displaying "Nazi symbols", authorities said11:45 29 April 2024
Mexico bus crash leaves 14 dead, 31 injured
At least 14 people died and 31 others were injured in a road accident in Mexico on Sunday, the authorities announced11:40 29 April 2024
Yen slides to fresh 34-year low against dollar, stocks rally
The yen slumped to a fresh 34-year low against the dollar on Monday, fuelling expectations Japanese authorities would step in to support their currency for the first time since late 202211:35 29 April 2024
Prof Shibli Rubayat reappointed as BSEC Chairman
Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul Islam has been reappointed as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) for another four-year term01:32 29 April 2024
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