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Bangladesh to buy six spot LNG cargoes in May

Dhaka, May 3 -- The government is eyeing importing a total of six spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes in May, the highest number in a single month, to meet mounting summer demand. State-run Rupa... Read More


Yasunori Katsumata appointed as new CEO of JERA Meghnaghat Power Ltd

Dhaka, April 30 -- JERA Meghnaghat Power Limited (JMPL) has announced the appointment of Mr. Yasunori Katsumata as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) from 1 May 2025, said a company statement Wedne... Read More


Bangladesh may seek extension on US tariff pause if needed: Finance adviser

Dhaka, April 30 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday that Bangladesh may seek additional time beyond the initial three-month tariff pause provided by the Trump administration, if r... Read More


City Bank net profit crosses Tk 10 billion-mark in 2024

Dhaka, April 29 -- City Bank recorded a consolidated net profit of Tk 10.14 billion in 2024, setting a new milestone in Bangladesh's banking sector. The profit was the highest in its 42-year history. ... Read More


USSEC, BPICC celebrates Soy Month for the first time in Bangladesh

Dhaka, April 29 -- The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) celebrated Soy Month for the first time in Bangladesh. To celebrate the power of... Read More


Govt arranging air ambulance for Khaleda's homecoming: Foreign adviser

Dhaka, April 29 -- The government is taking necessary steps to arrange an air ambulance for former prime minister and BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia for her return travel to Dhaka from London. "Preparat... Read More


Yields on BGTBs: 15-year up, 20-year down

Dhaka, April 29 -- The yields on 15-Year Bangladesh Government Treasury Bonds (BGTBs) increased further on Tuesday, while the yield on 20-Year BGTBs fell slightly. The cut off yield, generally known ... Read More


Workplace accidents in informal sector recorded significant rise in 2023

Dhaka, April 28 -- The rate of workplace accidents in the country's informal sector recorded a significant rise in 2023 compared to formal ones, stressing the need for required measures ensuring safet... Read More


Pakistan-Bangladesh Business Forum' held in city

Dhaka, April 28 -- The bilateral trade between Bangladesh and Pakistan remains much lower than the true potential. Further cooperation and exploring business opportunities between the two nations cou... Read More


Civil soceity organisations urge self-funded disaster resilience plans instead of debt based solutions

Dhaka, April 28 -- Civil society organisations (CSOs) on Monday called for adopting self-funded regional priority plans for disaster resilience instead of relying on debt-driven initiatives. They als... Read More