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WHO Offers Aid to Bangladesh for Health Sector Development

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh for the capacity building of doctors and other health professionals. Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia Region Saima Wazed showed the... Read more »
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Australia tightens student visa rules as migration hits record high

Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market.... Read more »

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Ambassador Yao Emphasizes Bangladeshi Youth’s Role in Development

Ambassador Yao Wen of China to Bangladesh emphasized the recent strides in economic and social development made by Bangladesh, attributing much of this progress to the active involvement of its 45 million... Read more »
Gold Prices Dip by Tk1,750 Per Bhori

Gold Prices Dip by Tk1,750 Per Bhori

Jewellers across the country have decided to slash gold prices by Tk1,750 per bhori (11.664 grams). The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) announced this decision today (March 19) following a decline in the... Read more »
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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: 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 »
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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 »
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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 »
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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 »