BPC incurs loss at Tk 8 cr daily
Unable to turn around Golam Mostafa Jibon: Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) is incurring a daily loss of around Tk 8 crore, which stands at around Tk 240 crore per month due to adverse impact of the…
Read More »Revolutionary change comes in fisheries sector
BD emphasizes on quality fish production Ibrahim Khalil Jewel: A revolutionary change has come in the fisheries sector of the country. Bangladesh’s success in fish production has been recognized in the international arena. Under the wise…
Read More »China too eager to build bullet train on Dhaka-Ctg route
– Wants 80pc ownership in the project– BD govt reconsidering the proposal– The train to take 55 minutes to travel non-stop from Dhaka to Ctg Ibrahim Khalil Jewel: A project proposed to build a bullet train…
Read More »RMG exports to non-traditional markets witnessed 24.17pc growth
Industry Desk: In July-October FY 2022-23 period, Bangladesh RMG export to non-traditional markets witnessed 24.17% growth. The EPB data also showed that all the major apparel export destinations have witnessed significant growth. The exception is the…
Read More »Payra Power Plant coal import’s payment stuck over
Dollar crisis Industry Desk: The Bangladesh-China joint venture that has implemented the Payra 1,320MW Thermal Power plant is struggling to manage dollars to pay coal import bills and repay loans taken for the plant.The company –…
Read More »All 7 BNP lawmakers to resign from parliament
Staff Correspondent: All seven of the BNP’s representatives in parliament are quitting their roles as lawmakers.The MPs have sent their resignation letters on acting party chief Tarique Rahman’s orders, the party announced at its much-publicised antigovernment…
Read More »Government works to strengthen economy
Rajshahi Bureau: Speakers at a discussion in Rajshahiyesterday unanimously viewed the present government under the dynamic and farsighted leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been working relentlessly to found the country’s economy on a strong…
Read More »BD unlikely to benefit from Indian transshipment facility
Industry Desk: The country is highly unlikely to benefit from transshipment facilities by exporting its products through Indian territories to other countries, according to an assessment made by the National Board of Revenue (NBR).India has widened…
Read More »Most banks hiked interest rates from December
Despite BB didn’t issue any circular to this effect Industry Desk: The Bangladesh Bank has raised the lending rate cap on consumer loans to 12% after two and a half years of setting the interest rate…
Read More »Urea stock rises as imports normalized
Industry Desk: The complication in urea fertilizer imports due to the dollar crisis has been dispelled, according to the Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC). The normalization of imports has augmented supply against demand in the local…
Read More »Metro rail ready for commercial operations
Staff Correspondent: The much awaited first ever elevated metro rail is ready for commercial operation between Uttara and Agargaon section this month.“We’re ready for commercial operation of the much awaited metro rail and hope that Prime…
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