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Bangladesh Railway to enter electric era with Tk 42.83b project

Dhaka, April 25 -- The Ministry of Railways has sent a Development Project Proposal (DPP) to bring the Narayanganj-Joydebpur section of Bangladesh Railway (BR) under electric traction, with an estimat... Read More


Prime Bank, OPEC Fund for International Development seal $30m Term Loan Agreement to boost trade finance

Dhaka, April 25 -- Prime Bank PLC., a leading private commercial bank in Bangladesh, recently announced the successful signing of a US$30 million Term Loan Agreement with the OPEC Fund for Internation... Read More


Bank Asia takes lead in Bangladesh Bank's 'Cashless Bangladesh' initiative at Narsingdi seminar

Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh Bank organized a day-long seminar on 'Cashless Bangladesh' initiatives in Narsingdi, with Bank Asia PLC serving as the Lead Bank to promote digital transactions and enhan... Read More


100,000 tonnes of crude oil to reach Ctg Port on May 5: official

Dhaka, April 25 -- An oil tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil from Saudi Arabia is expected to reach the outer anchorage of Chattogram Port on the night of May 5 as it has now crossed the Red ... Read More


Govt to bring all primary students under mid-day meal programme: Mahdi Amin

Dhaka, April 25 -- Prime Minister's Adviser on Education and Primary and Mass Education Mahdi Amin today (Saturday) said the government plans to gradually bring all primary school students under a mid... Read More


Committee formed to ensure fair hide prices and streamlined Qurbani management

Dhaka, April 25 -- The government has formed a 13-member committee to ensure proper management of Qurbani-related activities, including fair pricing of hides, improved collection and preservation, and... Read More


Walton fridge unveils 15 new models to expand global footprint

Dhaka, April 25 -- Bangladesh's leading electronics manufacturer Walton has unveiled 15 new models of refrigerators and freezers, aiming to strengthen its presence in international markets and reinfor... Read More


Rumee A Hossain appointed chairman of Biman as new board formed

Dhaka, April 25 -- The government has formed a new board for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, appointing Rumee A. Hossain as its chairman. The announcement was made through a notification issued by the Civ... Read More


Stakeholders push circular textile strategy to keep RMG sector competitive

Dhaka, April 24 -- Government officials, industry leaders and sustainability experts have called for finalising a national circular economy strategy for Bangladesh's textile and readymade garment sect... Read More


Fuel price hike, fuel pass shorten queues in city petrol pumps

Dhaka, April 24 -- The overwhelmingly long queues of cars, bikes, buses and trucks at petrol pumps in the capital have started easing following fuel-oil price hike and introduction of fuel pass. Due ... Read More