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BRI to help Bangladesh's real GDP growth by 2.1pc: Report

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- A recent report estimated that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) will help Bangladesh's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth by at least 2.1 per cent, generate an additional 2.... Read More


Vietnam keen to enhance trade, investment ties with BD

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is very keen to enhance the existing bilateral trade and investment ties with Bangladesh and eager to provide cooperation in materializing the gove... Read More


'Bangladesh can be a major trade hub across ASEAN, South Asian and South East Asian countries'

Dhaka, Sept. 23 -- Bangladesh can be a major trade hub and bridge between businesses across the ASEAN, South Asian and South East Asian countries, FBCCI Vice President Joshoda Jibon Deb Nath said on F... Read More


Bangladesh keen to export RMG to Nepal

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday expressed keen interest in exporting readymade garments to Nepal and emphasised the importance of col... Read More


FBCCI, BMCCI to work together to send more skilled workers abroad

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Two chamber bodies will work together to help send skilled workers to Malaysia, one of the largest job markets for Bangladeshi workers. The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Com... Read More


Imported eggs may arrive in a week, to ease price hikes

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Amidst soaring egg prices, consumers in Bangladesh are set to experience some relief as imported eggs are expected to arrive next week. Importers have confirmed that poultry eggs w... Read More


Marico BD begins production at Mirsarai unit

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Marico Bangladesh Limited (MBL) has announced the successful commencement of commercial production in its third manufacturing unit, located within the Mirsarai Economic Zone (MEZ) u... Read More


21 more factories at BSMSN will go into production in November

Dhaka, Sept. 21 -- Another 21 factories in Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) are set to go into commercial production from November this year. "This industrial city has already ensured a ... Read More


Sikder Insurance gets BSEC's nod to raise Tk16cr through IPO

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Sikder Insurance Company Limited will raise Tk16 crore from the stock market through an initial public offering (IPO) to expand its business. The company will issue 1.6 crore share... Read More


Average nominal tariffs in Bangladesh are higher than other countries

Dhaka, Sept. 16 -- Bangladesh's current average nominal tariffs, as high as 27%, are higher than average tariffs of the low-income countries (LICs), middle-income countries (MICs) and high-income coun... Read More