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BD-Japan FTA to impact Indian exports to Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 23 -- An Indian think-tank Consumer Unity & Trust Society (Cuts International) has warned India about the possible impact of the proposed Bangladesh-Japan Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on it... Read More


Stocks stage a comeback

Dhaka, April 23 -- Stocks in Bangladesh staged a comeback on Monday, breaking a five-day losing streak. The market became vibrant soon after opening, surpassing the 5,700-point mark within 30 minutes... Read More


USTR-BGMEA meeting focuses workers' rights, bilateral trade issues

Dhaka, April 23 -- The meeting with a delegation of the US Trade Representative (USTR) and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday focused on exercising labour rig... Read More


Bank interest rate exceeds 5pc after 9 years

Dhaka, April 23 -- The weighted average interest rate spread in the local banking sector exceeded 5% in February after 2015, driven by rising lending rates. According to Bangladesh Bank data, the ove... Read More


Dhaka stocks plunge for 5th day

Dhaka, April 22 -- The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its losing streak for a fifth consecutive trading day on Sunday. The country's premier bourse opened on a negative note a... Read More


Deal inked for eco-friendly Idcol Green Tower

Dhaka, April 22 -- Infrastructure Development Company Limited (Idcol), The state-owned non-banking financial institution has signed a contract with National Development Engineers Ltd (NDE) to construc... Read More


BD urges US to provide duty, quota free access on RMG items

Dhaka, April 22 -- Bangladesh has urged the United States to provide duty free and quota free access on Bangladeshi RMG items made from US cotton. Bangladesh also demanded of the US government for cr... Read More


Auditor questions gap in ACME Pesticides tax info

Dhaka, April 22 -- The auditor - on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) web portal - has raised questions regarding a gap in ACME Pesticides tax information for FY21 and FY22. This is a newly listed compan... Read More


Emirates restores regular flight schedules after Dubai floods

Dhaka, April 21 -- Emirates Airline has restored its regular flight schedules on Saturday (20 April), after unprecedented flooding disrupted flight movements in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier ... Read More


Monisha Abraham to become first female MD of BAT Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 21 -- Monisha Abraham is set to become the first female managing director of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh. Currently serving as the Managing Director and CEO of Ceylon Tobac... Read More