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Latest technology helps growth of country’s apparel sector

Textile and Jute Minister Golam Dastgir said that the quality of apparel sector has increased due to the arrival of new machines and technical systems in the country’s garment industry. The minister as the chief guest said this at the second foundation anniversary and institute inaugurati...

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Faster SEZ infrastructure dev will help attract investments: DCCI

"The move of implementing 100 Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in Bangladesh has created huge investment potential in the country. It is crucial to ensure necessary infrastructural and utility facilities such as gas, electricity, and transport routes with necessary compliance for effective readine...

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Youths to lead in realizing vision of Smart Bangladesh by 2041

The country’s present young generation would lead all the efforts aimed at realizing the government’s declaration of making Smart Bangladesh by 2041.  Hence, they need to be built up with knowledge of latest technology and their innovative power should be flourished. The steps ...

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DCCI for separate ‘Agro-Industrial Zone’ to attract foreign investors

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Thursday underscored the need for a separate 'Agro-Industrial zone' to attract foreign investors.The chamber made the proposal at a seminar titled "Bi-annual economic state and future outlook of Bangladesh economy: Private sector perspect...

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‘Nior Makeup Fest’ to be held in March

‘Nior Makeup Training Festival 2023’ will be held at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in Dhaka, on March 18.World-famous Makeup Artist, Kennedy Hoffmann will take a master class on the day of the event.This is the second time he is coming to Dhaka to teach the latest makeup trends for 202...

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‘Gold export deserves govt support’

The country’s gold businessmen will make a mistake if they do not capture the prevailing global gold market. If the garment industry can be brought to this place with facilities, then gold can also be brought.As gold is also an exportable item, this should also get the benefits like the garmen...

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Minister promises special zone for gold industry

Industries Minister Nurul Majeed Mahmud Humayn has assured of a special zone and necessary policies for the gold industry.As economic zones are establishing in the country fixing a place in or around Bashundhara can establish a safe zone for gold industry here. Government will provide policy support...

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Bangladesh, Brazil to expand bilateral trade

Bangladesh and Brazil will work together for the further expansion of bilateral trade relations and both countries will support the industries under joint venture and joint collaboration. in this regard, a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed Between the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber...

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Another Boeing 737 added to US-Bangla Airlines Fleet

US-Bangla Airlines has added one more Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its fleet. With the new addition the number of US-Bangla Airlines aircraft now stood at 18. This is the highest fleet among the private airlines of Bangladesh. New added Boeing 737-800 landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airp...

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BAJUS to hold Gold Fair this month

Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) is going to organise a three-day ‘BAJUS Gold Fair-2023’ for the second time in the country.Some 50 traditional jewellers will take part at the three-day annual exposition of BAJUS at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the city...

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Locally-made Hyundai Creta available at Tk 3.45m

Hyundai Creta SUV manufacturing at Fair Technology’s Hyundai factory in Bangabandhu Hi-Tech Park is about to go on sale. In a press conference organized at Tejgaon 3S Center, Fair Technology Director Mutassim Dayan said that this amazing design Hyundai Creta SUV will be available at Tk 34...

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Bangladesh goes through a phase of premature deindustrialisation: Experts

Speakers at an event on Monday expressed that today, Bangladesh is witnessing a phase of premature de-industrialization with services evolving fast and contributing almost half of the GDP of the nation, and agriculture declining yielding place to manufacturing, which thanks mainly to the textiles se...

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‘Adjust energy price instantly when it comes down in global market’

Referring that the price of energy is increasing due to global economic crisis and energy shortage, the DCCI President Barrister Md. Sameer Sattar on Saturday said that it should not be a ‘one way street’ and when the prices of energy come down in the international market, then it should...

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Three types of serums of US skincare brand Siodil available in Bangladesh market

American skincare brand Siodil has launched three types of serums according to dry, oily, normal, andcombination skin types. The brand's anti-acne, brightening, and anti-aging serum formulated byGronberg Laboratories LLC USA, keeps the skin acne-free, bright, and youthful.Experts opine that ...

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Business Summit to highlight economic, market strengths of Bangladesh

FBCCI, the apex trade organization of Bangladesh is going to organize the ‘Bangladesh Business Summit-2023’ in march this year on the occasion of its 50th year anniversary. To brief about this upcoming summit, the FBCCI organized a Networking Luncheon with Ministers of Bangladesh, Foreig...

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Promote innovation to tackle social problems

Speakers at a press conference on Thursday stressed inspiring the vision of doing development differently and promote innovative approaches to tackle social problems.Country's leading non government organisation BRAC  organised the press conference to announce it's a three-day long fest...

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BARVIDA for rationalising registration fee, cancelling dual registration

BARVIDA (Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association) urged Bangladesh Road Transport Authority for rationalizing vehicle registration fee increased last week by an order. BARVIDA also demanded to demolish the ‘dual registration system’ which is currently act...

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FBCCI for moving toward with mechanisation of agriculture

Now it is high time to move towards mechanization of agricultural production,  food processing, storage and testing, said Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Md Jashim Uddin on Tuesday.He said skills development of  farmers should get priority to in...

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20 industrial units get President’s Industrial Development Award

Twenty industrial units under six categories were honored with 'President's Industrial Development Award-2020' on Thursday for their outstanding contribution to the national economy. Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun handed over the awards as the chief guest at a functi...

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‘Rupali Shasthosheba’ has merits to ensure public benefits

Rupali Insurance Co Ltd officially launched its very new health insurance product,“Rupali Shasthosheba” Digital OPD, in a ceremony at Hotel Sonargaon recently.Mohammad Jainul Bari, Chairman, IDRA, attended the program as the chief guest. Sheikh Kabir Hossain, President, BIA, and Md....