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Govt decides to raise Rupali Bank's capital base

Dhaka, March 22 -- Capital-deficient state-owned Rupali Bank's authorised capital is being bumped up from Tk 7.0 billion to Tk 25 billion to bolster its financial base and enhance clientele confidence... Read More


Govt initiates step to enlist reputed int'l suppliers

Dhaka, March 21 -- The government has made a move to prepare a list of renowned international suppliers for ensuring smooth supply of key essential products in the market to face any crisis or price s... Read More


BD bets on 'One Village One Product' strategy to aid handicraft export

Dhaka, March 19 -- The government looks to adopt the "One Village, One Product" (Ekti Gram, Ekti Ponno) strategy for branding Bangladeshi handicrafts at home and abroad, according to sources. It has ... Read More


Dhaka-New Delhi negotiation on CEPA to begin this year

Dhaka, March 1 -- Bangladesh and India are expected to start negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) within this year, more likely by June next, officials have... Read More


BD plans strategies to offset losses from anti-dumping duty

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- The government plans to develop strategies to offset losses incurred due to India's imposition of anti-dumping duty (ADD) on jute goods, sources say. It also plans to take necessary... Read More


Bid to import sugar, onion from India amid export ban

Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Amid India's ban on sugar and onion exports, Bangladesh has strengthened its efforts to secure a special permission from the neighbouring country to import the two essential commodit... Read More


People's Leasing seeks state care to stay afloat

Dhaka, Jan. 25 -- The scam-hit People's Leasing and Financial Services Ltd (PLFSL) has sought financial support from the government to help the non-bank financial institution run operations at full ca... Read More


Urea supply for Boro faces trouble as dollar dearth bites

Dhaka, Jan. 21 -- With the ongoing Boro-planting season approaching to its peak, farmers face a looming uncertainty: a potential shortage of urea due to the ongoing dollar crisis, according to Banglad... Read More


Educational institutions shut in Kurigram due to cold wave

Dhaka, Jan. 19 -- All educational institutions in Kurigram district have been declared closed due to the ongoing cold spell. A cold wave accompanied by dense fog has been sweeping over the district f... Read More


BPC to get $125m ITFC loan soon

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) would soon get released a loan of US$ 125 million from the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC) under an annual lending progr... Read More