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Tk 126b cut from costs of 3 metro rail projects

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- A prolonged uncertainty over the costs of three major metro-rail projects is nearing an end, with their revised development proposals set to receive approval soon after the gov... Read More


Gas supply reverts to level seen before LNG-terminal disruption

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Gas supply to some areas has risen since Monday night to near the level prevailing before an LNG-terminal disruption, with some recharge as predicted. Advertisement Meanwhile,... Read More


Bangladesh's gross forex reserves rise to $36.32 billion

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.32 billion (gross), according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Wednesday. Advertisement The country... Read More


Bangladesh, Italy discuss boosting cooperation to attract investment in leather sector

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Bangladesh and Italy have discussed enhancing investment, technological cooperation and business partnerships in the country's leather sector, including a possible visit by a B... Read More


ECNEC clears 12 projects involving Tk 1.68 trillion

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved 12 major development projects with an estimated total expenditure of Tk 1.689 trillion. Advertise... Read More


Millionaire bank accounts rise by 5,077 in Q2

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- The number of millionaire accounts in Bangladesh's banking sector continues to rise despite the country's ongoing economic slowdown and sluggish business environment. The numb... Read More


World Trade Report urges multilateral trading system upgrade

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- A lack of modernising global trading system and absence of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) would create an uneven turf in which the least-developed countries (LDCs) would lo... Read More


Beximco Pharma seeks to free itself from group entities' troubles

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Beximco Pharmaceuticals is set to overhaul its board and sever a key link with its embattled sponsor group as the drug maker seeks to shield its business and investors from the... Read More


BSEC opens door to IPO, direct listing to boost capital market participation

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has said companies interested in raising capital from the country's capital market can proceed with initial public offering... Read More


Weak sales, rising finance costs widen Aamra Technologies' losses

Bangladesh, Sept. 16 -- Aamra Technologies sank deeper into the red in the nine months through March this year as a sharp decline in revenue, rising finance costs and weakening cash collections squeez... Read More