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BD needs more foreign loans for development
Special Correspondent: Government stakeholders at a seminar have claimed that it is possible to accelerate the country’s development by increasing the amount of foreign loans as debt repayment pressure is at a bearable level.In a seminar organised by the Economic Relations Department (ERD) yesterday, State Minister for Planning Dr Shamsul…
Read More »Shapla Beel of red water lilies
Dr. M. Abdul Kaium: “Dhan nodi khal, ei tine Barshal” (Paddy-river-canal, these three are Barishal) — this proverb strikes a chord first when we talk about this region of the country. Truly, waterways, rivers and beels (wet land) scatter over the area.One such beel close to Barisal district is Satla,…
Read More »One alone in three posts
Shipping Department Golam Mostafa Jibon: Allegation has been intensified that, an officer of the Shipping Department under the Ministry of Shipping has been serving in three posts for a long time violating the rules and regulations.All the three posts belong to the revenue sector and are of Joint Secretary’s status.…
Read More »BD to hold 10pc global RMG market in 2025
Industry Desk: BGMEA President Faruque Hassan highlighted on the fact that Bangladesh’s RMG exports to non-traditional markets like Japan, India, South Korea and other Asian markets have showing a good prospect and BGMEA will press on these markets to achieve the 10% apparel export share in the ‘Made in Bangladesh…
Read More »Egg market getting volatile further
Syndicate active behind scam Golam Mostafa Jibon: Despite several steps, the egg market has become volatile again due to a powerful syndicate controlled by the owners of some poultry feed producing companies in the country, insiders said.After the increase in the price of fuel, the price of eggs started to…
Read More »RMG export earnings lift 26pc in Jul-Aug
Industry Desk: Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) export earnings have once again shown tremendous resilience growth in July-August of the current financial year (FY) FY2022-23. According to Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) data, in July-August of the current FY FY2022-23, Bangladesh’s RMG export earnings reached $7.11 billion – increasing by 26.1% compared…
Read More »Gas power shortage hits export sectors
Ceramic export under threat Mahfuja Mukul: Most of the export sectors have been seriously affected production shortage due to gas and electricity shortage. As a result, not only the production but also the exports have been declining day by day including the ceramic, textile, readymade garments, jute and leather products…
Read More »BD performing well in 3 economic sectors
Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh is performing well in three important indicators of the economy amidst the global financial crisis. The latest data of different economic indicators show that despite the global crisis, Bangladesh is turning around in export of garment items.In the first five months of this calendar year, Bangladesh’s garment…
Read More »Vitamin A not ensured in edible oil in 12-yrs
Special Correspondent: Addition of vitamin A in edible oil was made mandatory in 2013. The government also made a law in this regard. According to that law, companies are not allowed to market any edible oil without adding vitamin A. But the reality is different. Still many edible oils are…
Read More »Money laundering thru’ online gambling going on
Staff Correspondent: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Bangladesh Police has found evidence of money laundering through the online gambling site Betwinner.In a news conference at CID headquarters in Dhaka’s Malibagh yesterday, the Cyber Police Centre (CPC) of CID made the disclosure after the arrest of three Bangladeshi agents involved…
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