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Bangladesh Bank allows exporters to send docs directly to buyers

Dhaka, March 17 -- The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed exporters to send transport or shipping documents directly to foreign buyers for export consignments worth up to $100,000, aiming to facilitate ... Read More


Eid demand pushes up food prices

Dhaka, March 17 -- Prices of loose edible oils, meat and different varieties of spices increased in the city markets ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to traders, the supply of bottled soybean oil rema... Read More


Bangladesh seeks LNG partnerships, new terminal

Dhaka, March 17 -- Bangladesh is seeking long-term partnerships to diversify its energy-import sources and plans to establish a land-based liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal to strengthen supply sec... Read More


RMG exports on downturn to all major destinations

Dhaka, March 17 -- Bangladesh rues negative growth in garment exports to its major traditional destinations like the European Union and the United States and in emerging non-traditional ones so long t... Read More


Soybean oil prices shoot up to Tk 200-210 a litre amid supply shortage

Dhaka, March 17 -- Prices of soybean oil have increased by Tk 10-15 per litre in the market due to reduced supply by companies as well as poor monitoring by the government just before the Eid, grocers... Read More


Banglalink strengthens network nationwide this Eid

Dhaka, March 17 -- As millions of people prepare to travel home and celebrate Eid with their loved ones, Banglalink has strengthened its nationwide network to ensure customers can stay connected where... Read More


UNDP, Norway sign agreement to advance judicial independence in Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 17 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Norway today (Tuesday) signed an agreement to support judicial reforms aimed at strengthening independence and ... Read More


Deadly Halishahar blast 'not caused by gas leak' as probe finds other causes

Dhaka, March 17 -- A deadly explosion that ripped through a residential flat in Chattogram's Halishahar, killing six members of a family, has not been caused by a gas leak, according to investigators.... Read More


BB simplifies export trade

Dhaka, March 16 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has eased regulations for export trade by allowing exporters to dispatch shipping documents directly to importers for shipments valued up to US$ 100,000 or equi... Read More


Japan provides $397,000 grant to two NGOs for health, education projects

Dhaka, March 16 -- The government of Japan has extended a grant of US$397,335 (around Tk 48.2 million) to two Bangladeshi organisations to support improved health services and primary education initia... Read More