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Promote agro-tourism to support local businesses, say experts

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh has huge potential for expanding agriculture-based tourism, which could create jobs, support local businesses, reduce poverty and develop rural communities, said Bangladesh... Read More


Dutch trade mission to visit Dhaka to boost B2B ties in garment sector

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- A Dutch trade mission will visit Bangladesh next week to foster business-to-business collaboration with the country's garment and textile sector. The mission members included represe... Read More


Ensure uninterrupted gas supply, lift SD on ceramic products

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) held a press conference in the city on Monday. BCMEA Acting President Moynul Islam, Adviser Mir Nasir Hossain, S... Read More


BASIC Bank scams: Court orders further probe into 17 cases

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- A Dhaka court on Monday ordered further investigation into 17 cases filed over BASIC Bank loan scams as the key players involved with the loan-sanctioning process were not included as... Read More


GP declares 170pc final cash dividend for 2024

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Grameenphone (GP), the country's largest mobile phone operator, has recommended a 170 per cent final cash dividend (totaling 330 per cent) for the year ended December 31, 2024. The t... Read More


Late blight disease dampens farmers' hope of a good yield in Rangpur

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Attack of late blight disease in potato fields in five districts under Rangpur agriculture region has come as a great shock to the farmers in the current season. Extensive damage to ... Read More


Concern over cancer: Early screening, treatment in initial stage can save life

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh sees some improvements in the health sector save specialised treatments for fatal diseases like cancer for shortage of specialists and technical advances in both public and... Read More


GPH Ispat to list on Hong Kong Stock Exchange

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- GPH Ispat has planned to list on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) as part of its strategic move to expand its footprint in the global market. The steel manufacturer has already ap... Read More


Ctg port's Jan container handling rises 13pc

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The Chittagong port got off to a flying start in January by handling 13.28-per cent higher containers year on year, driven by a significant rise in the country's export and import tra... Read More


Bangladesh still holds top position in ship-breaking

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Bangladesh maintained its position as the world's top ship-breaking destination in 2024 despite a fall in imports of scrapped vessels compared to 2023. The country imported 130 scrap... Read More