PM seeks Chinese investment in Mongla industries

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday said his government would move quickly to develop the infrastructure needed to ensure adequate electricity and gas supplies from Mongla to the country's northern region to support economic activities.During a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation led by China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) Chairman Dai Hegen in Mongla, Bagerhat, he also called for increased Chinese investment in Bangladesh, particularly in Mongla, to promote industrialisation and strengthen economic and infrastructure cooperation between the two countries.The meeting followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Invest Bangladesh and the Chinese state-owned company on economic and infrastructure cooperation. The Prime Minister was present at the signing ceremony.“Energy infrastructure will be developed from Mongla to the northern region of the country. Adequate supplies of electricity and gas are needed to boost economic activitie...

Gold price hiked by Tk 3,324 per bhori in Bangladesh

Gold prices have increased again in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 3,324 per bhori to Tk 224,182, including value-added tax (VAT).The new rates were set at a meeting of the BAJUS pricing and price-monitoring committee on Wednesday (November 4). According to the association, the revised prices took effect at 1:45pm on the same day.Under the new price list, 22-carat gold costs Tk 224,182 per bhori (11.664 grams), including VAT...

Bangladesh to host first-ever AI business summit on Nov 5

Bangladesh will host its first-ever AI business summit on November 5, bringing together policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors to promote the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence across the country’s ...

33 Platoons of BGB deployed in Dhaka, industrial areas

A total of 33 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed in different industrial areas of Dhaka and its surrounding districts to ensure the security of garment factories and maintain law and order.Of the deployed personnel, three platoons are stationed in Mirpur, 11 in Savar and Ashulia, 12 in Gazipur and seven in Narayanganj.The activities are being monitored and coordinated round the clock by a monitoring cell at the BGB headquarters, says BGB headquarters public relation officer Shariful Islam on Thursday morning.Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Riot Control Vehicles (RCVs) have also been deployed to strengthen security and tackle any untoward situation.To make security operations more effective, live monitoring is being conducted through drones.Body-worn cameras...

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Bangladesh eye winning start against Bhutan

Bangladesh will start their 15th edition of SAFF Championship campaign when they face Bhutan in their opening group match scheduled to be held at the National Stadium here tomorrow (Thursday), hoping to make a auspicious start to their quest for a second regional crown after a prolong gap of twenty three years.Private satellite channel T-Sports will provide live stream of the match that kicks off at 8 pm, following the day's first match between two arch-rivals India and Pakistan at 3.30 pm at the same venue.The tournament returns to Bangladesh after eight years, bringing fresh hope among football fans who are eager to see Bangladesh reclaim the title they last won in 2003.Head coach Thomas Dooley and his charges will, however, face an immediate test of their strength, composure and attacking ability against a Bhutan side determined to make an impression in the regional competition.Bangladesh, who finished runners-up in 2005, have since struggled to reproduce their earlier success. Playing in frontof home supporters offers them a valuable opportunity, but the pressure of expectations could also prove challenging.Dooley has expressed confidence in his team's ability to compete for the title, insisting that Bangladesh can no longer consider themselves underdogs. Captain Topu Barman has also echoed the coach's ambition, saying the players are determined to make the most of the opportunity to win the championship on home soil.However, the host side will miss the service of their star midfielder Hamza Choudhury who is unavailable for the opening match for his club com...

Workers deserve fair wages, but inflation must not be ignored

The recent violent demonstrations by garment workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 have once again exposed the growing pressure on workers struggling to cope with the rising cost of li...

Walton sets example in industrial solar power: Others can follow

Bangladesh’s persistent energy crisis, rising electricity costs and dependence on imported fuels have made renewable energy an economic necessity rather than merely an environmental choice. In this context, Walton Hi-Tech Industries’ init...

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