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BIDA survey to map investment barriers, untapped sector potential

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and technical assistance from the South Asian Network on Economic Mode... Read More


14 public, private varsities sign addendum to MoUs with ICAB

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- As many as 14 public and private universities signed an addendum to MoUs with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) on Thursday to strengthen academia and ... Read More


Dhaka bourse probes rally in Aamra Technologies

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The securities regulator has asked the Dhaka bourse to probe into "abnormal" price movement and trading pattern of Aamra Technologies. As per the regulatory instruction, the Dh... Read More


World Bank Group, BSEC discuss mortgage refinancing

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- A delegation of the World Bank Group (WBG) on Thursday held a meeting with the securities regulator to discuss legal frameworks required to launch the proposed Mortgage Refinanc... Read More


Inward remittances thru MFS fall nearly 21pc to Tk 22.29b in June

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Inward remittances through mobile financial services (MFS) declined by nearly 21 per cent in June over the previous month, according to Bangladesh Bank (BB). According to the B... Read More


Stocks bounce back, buoyed by gains in marginable securities

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Stocks rebounded on Thursday, snapping a six-session losing streak, as investors returned to selective shares after the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) published a fresh list of secu... Read More


US overtakes India as Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The US overtook India to become Bangladesh's second-largest trading partner in May, signifying the growing importance of the American market to the country's external sector, ac... Read More


Gas crisis slashes knitwear output by 30-50pc

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- The prevailing gas shortage across major industrial hubs has severely hit Bangladesh's knitwear sector like many other industries, crippling core dyeing and finishing operations... Read More


Bangladesh set to start EU free-trade talks in Sept

Bangladesh, Aug. 21 -- Bangladesh is set to begin formal negotiations with the European Union in September on a proposed free-trade agreement (FTA), as the country moves to secure long-term market acc... Read More


PM's India visit after achieving 'mutual trust': Humaiun

Bangladesh, Aug. 20 -- Prime Minister's Foreign Affairs Adviser Humaiun Kobir has said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India could take place once an appropriate environment is created based ... Read More