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RMG sector can generate 1,768MW from rooftop solar: CPD

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- The country's ready-made garment (RMG) industry has the potential to generate 1,768 megawatt-peak (MWp) of electricity from rooftop solar with an investment of US$188.2 million,... Read More


Banglalink seeks regulator's nod for Starlink rollout

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Banglalink has sought regulatory approval to commercially launch Starlink's direct-to-cell (D2C) service in Bangladesh after successfully completing a proof of concept (PoC) in ... Read More


Dhaka bourse buried in years of files amid regulatory probe

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- The Dhaka bourse is occupied digging into years of documentation as the securities regulator probes into alleged irregularities including in the recent termination of employees ... Read More


Revised margin rules gazetted to broaden credit access, limit risks

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Shares of listed companies in the 'A' and 'B' categories with price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio up to 40 will qualify for margin loans, while the revised rules also eased the thresh... Read More


BB, PKSF sign Tk 50 billion deal on sustainable job creation

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Bangladesh Bank and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) on Wednesday signed a Tk 50 billion agreement to accelerate sustainable job creation by boosting financing for targeted... Read More


Bangladesh, Malaysia explore enhanced cooperation in tourism

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism, M. Rashiduzzaman Millat, held a productive meeting with YB Tuan Chiew Choon Man, Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of M... Read More


Dhaka eyes equally beneficial economic partnership with New Delhi: Shama Obaed

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has said Bangladesh wants to see an economic partnership with India that is "equally beneficial and brings tangible changes"... Read More


Four key macroeconomic indicators being rebased

Bangladesh, Aug. 19 -- Preparation is afoot to rebase four key macroeconomic indicators for better reflecting changes in the structure of Bangladesh's economy with upgraded quality of official data, o... Read More


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