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Bangladesh is a global role model of peace: Dr Momen
Staff Correspondent; Foreign Minister Dr AK Abdul Momen has said that Bangladesh is now recognised as a “role model” of peace and development by countries across the world. He made the remarks while laying the foundation stone of EATL Innovation Hub Ltd at the Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Kaliakair, Gazipur…
Read More »Story of a successfull Entrepreneur
IndustryDesk: Mozammile Hossain made his debut as an entrepreneur and started his own business at a time when the country’s young generation is still struggling to secure a job with a monthly income. At first he was successful in small business and established it on a large scale. Using his…
Read More »Small-medium industries at dire straits
Impact of Corona Pandemic Golam Mostafa Jibon : As the working people of country are trying to turn around again with the ease of corona pandemic, many small and medium entrepreneurs have been facing trouble due to price hike of raw materials and difficulties in getting bank loan. Many professionals…
Read More »GDP size stands at Tk 34,840b at current prices in FY21
Staff Correspondent: The size of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the last fiscal year (FY21) stood at Tk 34,840 billion at current prices as per the new base year of 2015-16.The GDP growth of the country recorded 5.43 per cent also in the last fiscal year, according to the…
Read More »‘Bangavax’ approved for human trial
Staff Correspondent: The Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC) approved in principle for human trial of ‘Bangavax’ corona vaccine developed by Globe Biotech Limited.“We received ethical permission. Now we will submit the protocol to DGDA (Directorate General for Drug Administration) for clinical trial,” said Dr. Md Mohiuddin, Globe Biotech Senior Manager…
Read More »Per capita income increased to $2554; GDP size $411b
Staff Correspondent: The per capita income and the growth rate of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased again. The size of GDP this year is $411 billion which is Tk 34,840 core. At the same time, the per capita income has increased to $2554.Planning Minister MA Mannan gave the information after…
Read More »Bangladeshi products to be promoted in Thailand: Envoy
Industry Desk: Makawadee Sumitmor, Ambassador of Thailand to Bangladesh, yesterday expressed interest to increase the sales of Bangladeshi products in the Thai market.She expressed this interest while meeting with Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Md Jashim Uddin at FBCCI in the city, said a press…
Read More »Tea industry turns around
Bangladesh Tea Board set the target of tea production at 7,77,80,000 Kg for 2021, but 7,93,30,000 Kg of tea has already been produced by October last Golam Mostafa Jibon: Though, the country’s tea industry had been suffering from manifold problems and the production of tea was adversely hampered due to…
Read More »BD Army should be People friendly: PM
Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked the members of the Armed Forces to uphold the glory of the country by contributing to its development activities alongside protecting the sovereignty.“I believe you can earn admiration everywhere by your discipline and professions and can uphold the glory of the country…
Read More »Agri-business, digital economy, green finance to open up investment scopes: FICCI
Industry Desk: The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) yesterday said that the three growth drivers — agribusiness, digital economy and green finance — can open up investment opportunities to move forward Bangladesh’s economy.This was highlighted in a research by FICCI unveiled yesterday at an event held at…
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Hotels to be converted for Covid hospitals
Hospitals overwhelmed Staff Correspondent: The government is going to rent hotels for providing treatment …
