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Industry first in gas supply to fuel economic growth

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Industrial consumers will get top priority in gas supply as the government prepares such a fuel-feeding recipe aimed at fuelling economic growth, now largely subdued following politi... Read More


Mogolhat: A cross-border rail connection erased by the Dharla

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- Flanked by a blend of dense greenery and rustic beauty, our autorickshaw speeds towards Mogolhat from the Mission intersection, the heart of the Lalmonirhat district. Cows and goats ... Read More


Weekly Market Review: Stocks gain amid major political developments

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The benchmark equity index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rebounded this week, driven by a wave of optimism among investors following growing political clarity surrounding the upcomin... Read More


UIU holds 8th convocation on its campus

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The 8th Convocation of United International University (UIU) was held on Saturday at UIU Campus, United City, Madani Avenue, in the city. Prof. Dr. Abu Borhan Mohammad Badruzzaman, ... Read More


Large-scale manufacturing down 0.78pc in Oct

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The large-scale manufacturing (LSM) sector contracted by 0.78 per cent in October year on year due to a sharp slowdown in the garment industry, according to the latest Bangladesh Bur... Read More


Veg, onion, potato prices fall further

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The prices of vegetables, potatoes, and onions declined more over the past week, while those of chicken and eggs saw a small increase. Most other commodities remained static at thei... Read More


Sub-regional connectivity subdued by highway land hassles, cost swells

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- A Dhaka-Tamabil highway project for sub-regional connectivity remains subdued as nine years got lost in land-acquisition hassles, thus raising the overall cost to Tk 284.016 billion,... Read More


Dhaka sees mercury drop to 13.5degC

Dhaka, Dec. 27 -- The capital on Friday experienced a fall in the mercury, while a mild cold wave swept over some parts of the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. As tempe... Read More


Banks generous in rural deposit sourcing, miserly in lending

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- Banks are increasingly sourcing deposit from the countryside but their focus on rural Bangladesh keeps fading following tightfisted disbursement of formal credits, widening urban-rur... Read More


BGMEA sets new membership criteria to ensure factory safety, operational standards

Dhaka, Dec. 26 -- The apex body of the country's apparel sector has introduced a set of new criteria for granting membership, including minimum factory space and machinery requirements, aiming to ensu... Read More