Tag: trade

The High Court on Monday stayed for three months the elections to Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) scheduled to be held on May 31. An HC bench comprising Justice Dr Quazi Reza-Ul Hoque and Justice ABM Altaf…

Bangladesh wants to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the Philippines to boost trade between the two countries, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed said on Tuesday. Tofael, now in Manila, conveyed the interest during his meetings with the leaders of…

Sri Lanka wants to sign a free trade agreement with Bangladesh to boost bilateral trade, the country’s ambassador in Dhaka said on Saturday. Sri Lanka has eased the taxation system to attract foreign investment and Bangladesh can take advantage of…

A bumper production of Boro paddy, the major food crop in the district, was achieved after the harvesting period has just concluded.

The 14th Yunus Centre Social Business Design Lab took place on 19 April 2014 at the Grameen Bank Auditorium. Over 150 participants from national and international organizations attended in the program. The Design Lab was chaired by Nobel Laureate Professor…

Samsung Electronics Bangladesh, in exclusive association with Robi Axiata Limited, officially announced the launch of the fifth generation of the Galaxy S series, the Galaxy S5. The Galaxy S5 was unveiled by Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, chief operating officer, and Matiul…

Coal import from India through Tamabil and Sheola land stations will resume on Tuesday after its suspension for two weeks. Sylhet Coal Importers’ Group general secretary Chandan Saha said the coal import will resume from Tuesday as the crisis created…

The Energy Ministry has worked out a plan to implement six more gas projects involving Tk 1,237 crore under the Gas Development Fund (GDF), a special fund created by the government through consumers’ money derived from increased gas price. While…

International workers rights groups are praising a decision by Rutgers University that could help eliminate sweatshops in Bangladesh. Rutgers, New Jersey’s state university, is the latest of 17 schools requiring manufacturers of its collegiate apparel to sign the Accord on…

Singapore will invite private entrepreneurs from Bangladesh to gain experience for boosting local economy. Chan Heng Wing, Singapore’s Non-Resident High Commissioner to Bangladesh, said this when she called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her office on Thursday.

Bangladesh needs to diversify its export basket first to benefit from the possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Malaysia, said an economist and business leaders. One of the business leaders think signing an FTA with ‘certain restrictions’ instead of ‘large…

High yielding onion farming is gradually expanding everywhere in the district following gradual rises of its demands.

Bumper wheat production has brought smile on the face of farmers of all the five upazilas in the district as they got fair price for the crop during the current season.

Joypurhat Sugar Mills has achieved success in exceeding both the sugarcane crushing and production targets after long seven years.

Favourable weather linked to good yield Farmers in the district are expecting a bumper production of wheat due to favorable weather condition this season.

Commercial cultivation of the most delicious, juicy and fleshy seasonal fruit litchi has become popular in the region as the farming in the recent years changed the fortune of hundreds of farmers through economic self- reliance.

Prices of vegetables, including those of onion, garlic and potato, have risen in retail markets in capital Dhaka. Vendors said a drop in their supply had led to the price rise at the end of the winter season. Onions in…

The viral disease shatters their hope after price fall Late blight disease has attacked potato plants on vast tracts of land in the district, causing a severe concern for the farmers after they experienced sharp fall in price of the…

Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed on Wednesday said that the government has decided to start selling five essential commodities in open market to check price hike 15 days before Ramadan begins. “Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has taken preparation so that…

Mobile phone operator Robi Axiata Limited has launched an experience centre in Cox’s Bazar. Managing Director and CEO of Robi Supun Weerasinghe on Saturday inaugurated the experience centre at a ceremony aimed at ensuring quality services for its subscribers in…

US Ambassador Dan W Mozena on Wednesday said there are still some challenges Bangladesh needs to address to get back the GSP (generalised system of preferences) facilities. “We looked at the progress. We looked at the remaining challenges. We had…

A high-level inter-ministerial meeting on Tuesday undertook a number of decisions to improve connectivity further in a bid to boost the country’s bilateral trade with India, especially Bangladesh’s export volume to the neighbouring country. “The main thrust of the meeting…

Bangladesh’s image has taken a battering after the Rana building collapse as it is a poor country, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed has said. He said on Tuesday that when the factory building collapsed in Bangladesh in Apr last year, “a…

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) conducted a mobile court as part of its anti-adulteration drive at Moghbazar and Hatirpool areas in the city on Monday and fined three restaurants and a chain shop Tk 1.15 lakh on various charges.

Mango traders expect a good business of mangoes this year as it is the ‘on year’ for the fruit according to its alternate bearing nature.

Bangladesh has been scrutinizing the prospect of having a ‘Preferential Trade Agreement’ (PTA) with its close neighbour Myanmar in a bid to enhance trade between the two countries, Commerce Minister Tofail Ahmed told Parliament on Tuesday. Bangladesh Tariff Commission (BTC)…

Trade issue will dominate the third summit of head of states and governments of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) to be held in Naypidaw, capital of Myanmar, on March 4, Parliament was told…

Private mobile operator Airtel Bangladesh Limited has recently signed an agreement with state-owned operator Teletalk Bangladesh Limited on sharing infrastructure. Chris Tobit, CEO and Managing Director of Airtel Bangladesh Limited and Mujibur Rahman, Managing Director of Teletalk signed the Memorandum…