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Danish refugee council chief visits Cox's Bazar as funding cuts deepen Rohingya crisis

Dhaka, May 2 -- Danish Refugee Council (DRC) Secretary General has visited Cox's Bazar recently, as funding cuts have deepened the Rohingya crisis, including the rise of risky sea voyages in search of... Read More


Experts recommend long-term trade agreements to offset global impact

Dhaka, May 2 -- Bangladesh should focus on signing trade agreements to offset the impact of the global crisis, saying geopolitical tensions and structural weaknesses could further deepen financial pre... Read More


Modernising agriculture with AI, climate investment vital for South Asia: Nazrul Islam Khan

Dhaka, April 30 -- A regional coordination meeting on South Asian agriculture on Tuesday underscored the urgency of stronger partnerships, technology adoption and increased investment to tackle climat... Read More


Novotheatre DG Shaugatul Alam made MD of Dhaka Mass Transit Company

Dhaka, April 30 -- Md Shaugatul Alam, director general of Novotheatre, has been appointed managing director of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL). In a circular issued by the Ministry of Publ... Read More


Biman signs $3.7 billion landmark deal with Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft

Dhaka, April 30 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines has signed a landmark $3.7 billion deal with Boeing, committing to acquire 14 jets in a move aimed at expanding capacity and positioning Bangladesh as a re... Read More


Govt to reduce bank interest rate to encourage new investment: Commerce minister

Dhaka, April 29 -- Commerce Minister Khondaker Abdul Muktadir on Wednesday said the government will reduce the bank interest rate to help encourage new investment and sustain the existing business gro... Read More


Biman set to sign $3.7 billion Boeing deal for 14 aircraft in largest fleet expansion

Dhaka, April 29 -- Bangladesh's flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines is poised to sign a $3.7 billion agreement with US aerospace giant Boeing to purchase 14 aircraft, marking the largest fleet expa... Read More


FBCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000

Dhaka, April 29 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold for individual taxpayers to Tk 500,000 in the upcoming nati... Read More


Dhaka urged to fast-track EU FTA as investor concerns mount

Dhaka, April 29 -- A European business leader has called for urgent action to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, warning that delays could undermine Bangladesh's investment o... Read More


US envoy stresses need for required reforms to implement trade agreement

Dhaka, April 28 -- US Ambassador to Dhaka Brent T Christensen stressed the need for required reforms to implement the agreement on reciprocal trade (ART) through improving the business climate and add... Read More