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PKSF to provide TK 72.45 billion in financing for microenterprises, solar power

Bangladesh, Sept. 27 -- Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) has taken an initiative to provide a total of Taka 72.45 billion (7,245 crore) in financing to promote renewable energy use and foster new... Read More


Apex Footwear announces nationwide 26% flat discount to celebrate Founder's Day

Bangladesh, Sept. 26 -- On September 26, Apex Footwear Limited is set to celebrate Founder's Day across more than 500 stores nationwide, commemorating the 84th birth anniversary, legacy, and vision of... Read More


Bangladesh moves closer to joining RCEP

Bangladesh, Sept. 24 -- Bangladesh's push to join the world's largest free trade bloc moved a step closer after trade ministers of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) gave final app... Read More


Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 3

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as the deep depression over Northwest Bay and adjoining ... Read More


Three killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Gazipur

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- At least three people were killed and three others injured when a truck hit an auto-rickshaw on Joydebpur-Tongi Road in the Dhirasram area of Gazipur city on Wednesday. Advert... Read More


Malaysian entrepreneurs show interest in Bangladesh's ICT sector

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Malaysian entrepreneurs have expressed interest in investing in Bangladesh's information and communication technology (ICT) sector, provided necessary facilities and a conduciv... Read More


Primary teachers demand 11th-grade pay scale, easier transfer rules

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- The Primary Teachers' Organisation Unity Council on Wednesday put forward a nine-point demand, including fixing the salary scale of assistant primary school teachers at the 11t... Read More


PM's first UNGA day reflects diplomatic, economic priorities: Mahdi

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has attended 10 scheduled programmes on his first day at the 81st United Nations General Assembly, covering Bangladesh's diplomatic, regional, hum... Read More


No lawyer to defend accused in Oprotim murder case

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- No lawyer will defend the accused in the much-discussed murder of Ishiat Shahriar Oprotim, Cumilla District Bar Association leaders said, adding that the decision was taken on ... Read More


Tarique, Erdogan discuss expanding Bangladesh-Turkiye trade, investment ties

Bangladesh, Sept. 23 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed ways to expand cooperation between Bangladesh and Turkiye in the areas of economy, trade and ... Read More