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GBB Power to invest Tk 60m in Cumilla Cantonment solar project

Bangladesh, Aug. 24 -- GBB Power Limited is set to invest up to Tk 60 million in a 5.005 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant at Cumilla Cantonment under a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Ba... Read More


Stocks down at opening as energy crisis weighs on investor sentiment

Bangladesh, Aug. 24 -- Stocks opened lower on Monday as the persistent energy crisis continued to weigh heavily on investor sentiment, with factory shutdowns and growing reliance on costly alternative... Read More


CPD says economic recovery remains fragile after govt's first six months

Bangladesh, Aug. 24 -- Bangladesh's economic recovery remains fragile after the new government's first six months in office, with a mixed performance marked by easing inflation but persistent weakness... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia explore enhanced cooperation in tourism

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, held a productive meeting with YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of M... Read More


Dhaka eyes equally beneficial economic partnership with New Delhi: Shama Obaed

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said Bangladesh wants to see an economic partnership with India that is "equally beneficial and brings tangible changes"... Read More


Bangladesh, India eye deeper trade, investment ties

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh and India are looking to deepen bilateral economic engagement, with Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir calling for concerted efforts to convert geographical p... Read More


Indian business delegation meets commerce minister

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- An Indian business delegation has proposed easing trade restrictions, simplifying visa procedures and launching joint initiatives in infrastructure and high-technology sectors t... Read More


BRTC launches women-only 'Pink Bus' service

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) has launched dedicated bus service for women on 10 routes in Dhaka and two routes each in Chattogram and Bogura operated and managed... Read More


FBCCI calls for joint investment to reduce China-Bangladesh trade gap

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called for greater direct engagement between businesses of Bangladesh and China and joint investment i... Read More


Sonali Life settles 100pc insurance claims

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- Sonali Life Insurance PLC, one of the country's leading life insurers, has maintained a 100 per cent claim settlement rate while recording strong financial growth, according to ... Read More