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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


BSTI caps trans fat limit to 2pc in food items

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has capped the highest level of trans fatty acids in manufactured food items to 2.0 per cent for the sake of safeguarding pub... Read More


Indian biz delegation now in Dhaka with wide agenda

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A high-powered Indian business delegation is now here to discuss with government high-ups and business leaders commercial issues that include restrictions on cross-border trade ... Read More


CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Bangladesh inks MoU with Netherlands

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- Bangladesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Netherlands on cooperation in the field of circular economy to make the former's readymade garment (RMG) and t... Read More


Govt forms labour forum to formulate policy recommendations

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The government has formed a high-level 'National Social Dialogue Forum' (NSDF) aiming to foster industrial relations, strengthen tripartite dialogue, and formulate policy recomm... Read More


Reliable industrial database vital for targeted investment support: Speakers

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- A reliable and consolidated industrial database is essential for identifying priority sectors, tracking developments across industries and determining where greater attention an... Read More


FBCCI calls for joint investment to narrow China-BD trade gap

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- 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


Govt to buy two more LNG cargoes for Aug-Sept delivery

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The government will purchase two more cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery in August and September at a combined cost of Tk 18.51 billion, including taxes and dut... Read More


Tk 11,900 min wage proposed for leather, footwear workers

Bangladesh, Aug. 18 -- The Minimum Wage Board has proposed a minimum monthly wage of Tk 11,900 for entry-level workers in Bangladesh's leather goods and footwear factories. Advertisement The Ministry... Read More