Staff Correspondent: As many as 3,41,482 (23%) out of 1,477,456 seats on Biman flights operating on different international routes were vacant in the last six months, according to a recent report.Biman Bangladesh Airlines submitted the report…

Ceramic exports grow

Aims to take place in top 3 exporting sectors Golam Mostafa Jibon: Various ceramic products made in Bangladesh have taken a big space in the world market after fulfilling the domestic demand that showing a way…

Dhaka, New Delhi agree to start discussion for CEPA soon

Industry Desk: Bangladesh and India agreed to start discussions for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) at an early date for benefit of the people of both countries.The agreement came at the Commerce Ministerial Meeting of…

BD achieves remarkable success in fish production

Scores 3rd position for 3rd time Mahfuja Mukul: Fish production has increased more than six times in 38 years. The GDP growth in fisheries sector is 5.74 percent. Fisheries sub-sector contributes 3.57 percent of the country’s…

Foreign debt stood at $95.86 b

Staff Correspondent: As of June this year, the foreign debt of the country has increased to 9,586 million dollars or 95.86 billion US dollars. Its amount in Bangladeshi currency (1 dollar equals 107 taka) is 10…

Housing sector works for more employment and economic growth

Golam Mostafa Jibon: The contribution of housing industry in the country’s economy is undeniable as it is helping to boost employment and economic growth largely. This industry is keeping contribution in building the basic right of…

16 lakh tons rice wasted annually

Making fine rice cutting coarse one Ibrahim Khalil Jewel: Four crore tons of paddy are crushed in the country every year. According to the mill owners, 4-5 percent of rice is lost in milling. As a…

Fund collection thru’ IPO drastically declined in 2022

Lack of confidence on capital market Mahfuja Mukul: The entrepreneurs of the country also have not confidence on the securities market as the buyers of share have been declined due to the sluggish capital market in…

Exhibitors expecting a bustling DITF

— 300 cos from 12 countries to participate— Preparation in full swing Ibrahim Khalil Jewel: The preparation for the month-long 27th Dhaka International Trade Fair is going on in full swing. The fair will be held…