BEPZA

BEPZA Signs Deal with Dongfang Knitting for Sock Factory Investment

Chinese firm Dongfang Knitting (BD) Co. Ltd. is set to invest US$27.8 million to establish a sock manufacturing industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ) situated at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa... Read more »
Ireland

Ireland Opens Honorary Consulate in Dhaka, Eyes Closer Ties

Foreign Minister Dr. Hasan Mahmud expressed gratitude to Ireland for inaugurating the Honorary Consulate in Dhaka and urged for increased employment opportunities for Bangladeshis in Ireland. He specifically requested for a streamlined... Read more »

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Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister: Essential Commodity Prices to be Regulated

State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam Titu announced today that essential commodity prices will be brought down to government-fixed rates, with all relevant agencies collaborating towards this goal. Speaking after a discussion... Read more »
dollar central bank

Banks buying remittance dollar for Tk6-8 less as demand drops

The US dollar price for remittances has seen a decline of Tk 6-8 per dollar over the last 10 days till 15 March, following a period of volatility spanning 20 months. Bankers... Read more »
nbr vat

NBR Adopts Three-Pronged Approach for Revenue Growth

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is implementing a comprehensive strategy to substantially increase revenue collection from domestic sources, focusing on digital transformation, tax net expansion, and administrative capacity enhancement. According to... Read more »
fbcci

FBCCI Highlights Opportunities for Joint Ventures with Belarus in Various Sectors

Belarus has expressed keen interest in fostering collaboration with Bangladesh, particularly in the areas of food processing, agricultural machinery, and human resource development. Evgeny Shestakov, the Deputy Foreign Minister of Belarus, conveyed... Read more »
Sheikh Hasina

PM Sheikh Hasina Introduces Stimulus Package for Medical Research Advancement

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced today that her government is set to provide a special stimulus package to support medical research, urging physicians to prioritize research in the healthcare sector. The announcement... Read more »
Belarus bangladesh

Bangladesh Seeks Belarus Support for Eurasian Free Trade Agreement

During the 5th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between Bangladesh and Belarus at the State Guest House Padma, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen sought Belarus’s support for a Free Trade Agreement... Read more »
CPD

CPD Advocates Regional Trade Agreements for Bay of Bengal Economic Growth

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) stressed the necessity of establishing trading partnerships in the Bay of Bengal region through efficient Regional Trade Agreements (RTAs). Emphasizing the potential market opportunities and trade... Read more »
SM Mannan Kochi

SM Mannan Kochi Elected President of BGMEA

SM Mannan Kochi, the Dhaka North City Secretary General of Awami League, secured victory in the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) elections, becoming the 20th president of the influential apparel... Read more »