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Govt cuts fuel tender timeline to 10 days from 42

Dhaka, April 21 -- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) today (Tuesday) recommended policy approval to slash the international open tender window for refined fuel oil imports, compressing ... Read More


High rank deligates of USTR to visit Dhaka soon

Dhaka, April 21 -- Commerce Minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir met US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen on Tuesday at the Secretariat. They talked about how to increase trade, investment, an... Read More


Bangladesh sees mild heat waves in nine districts

Dhaka, April 21 -- Nine districts across the country are experiencing mild to moderate heat waves at the start of summer, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). On Tuesday, the ... Read More


BCCCI submits nine-point recommendations to BIDA

Dhaka, April 21 -- Bangladesh China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCCI) has submitted a nine-point recommendation to the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), aiming to enhance bila... Read More


Gas pressure falls in Titas areas as one floating LNG terminal remains shut

Dhaka, April 21 -- Gas supply has fallen by around 400 million cubic feet per day after one floating terminal supplying regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) shut down due to technical problems, acc... Read More


Motorists continue to suffer despite 'increased fuel supply'

Dhaka, April 21 -- Long queues for fuel continued across the capital, Dhaka, on Monday, despite the government's move to supply additional diesel, petrol and octane to ease public suffering. A visit ... Read More


ICCB hails Bangladesh-Japan EPA as 'defining moment'

Dhaka, April 21 -- The signing of the Bangladesh-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) represents a "defining moment" in the nation's trade diplomacy and a strategic blueprint for economic transf... Read More


Govt simplifies industrial gas distribution to boost efficiency

Dhaka, April 21 -- The government has simplified the industrial gas distribution system, allowing factories within the same premises and ownership to transfer unused gas load with approval from the re... Read More


'Inflation would not rise much for fuel-price hike'

Dhaka, April 21 -- Inflation "will not rise significantly" on the increase in fuel prices, as the raise is modest compared to global situation, says the commerce minister facing question in parliament... Read More


Prolonged Mideast war may dent export, remittance

Dhaka, April 21 -- Growing political instability and military tensions in the Middle East have started negatively impacting Bangladesh's export trade, and a prolonged crisis could also put significant... Read More