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UAE-Bangladesh joint venture to invest $10m at BEPZA Economic Zone

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- Integrated Composite Industries Ltd., a UAE-Bangladesh joint venture company, has signed a land lease agreement with Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to establish... Read More


High interest, extortion, energy crisis 'suicidal' for economy: DCCI President

Dhaka, Feb. 23 -- High bank lending rates, unstable law and order marked by extortion, energy uncertainty and lack of coordination in revenue management are proving 'suicidal' for the economy, Preside... Read More


Ex-AL MP Talukder Mohammad Yunus gets bail in Barishal

Barishal, Feb. 23 -- Talukdar Mohammad Yunus, former MP and district general secretary of Awami League, now facing ban on its activities, secured bail on Monday after surrendering before a court in a ... Read More


Dhaka seeks respectful resolution of issues, mutually beneficial ties with all

, Feb. 23 -- Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Monday said they see huge confidence in the new government from countries which are willing to engage and work with Bangladesh very closely. Talkin... Read More


EU eyes launching new chapter with new Bangladesh govt

, Feb. 23 -- Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Michael Miller on Monday said the EU is the country's most reliable and largest commercial partner, as well as a highly significant pol... Read More


Karwan Bazar traders announce Ramadan price cuts on lemon, oil, sugar, meat

, Feb. 23 -- Traders at the capital's Karwan Bazar on Monday announced price reductions on several essential commodities, including lemon, edible oil, sugar and beef, aiming to ease consumers' burden ... Read More


Govt to launch smart 'Farmers Card' on pilot basis soon: Minister Swapan

, Feb. 23 -- Information Minister Zahir Uddin Swapan on Monday said that the government will soon begin distributing smart 'Farmers Cards' similar to family cards on pilot basis, to bring cultivators ... Read More


Venue set for Vijay-Rashmika Udaipur wedding, security tightened

, Feb. 23 -- The wedding venue of actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda in Rajasthan's Udaipur has been finalised, with heightened security at the airport ahead of their arrival for the celeb... Read More


Man killed in lynch-mob attack in Dhaka's Shyampur

, Feb. 23 -- mob attack on suspicion of theft at Postogola cremation ground area inside a new project site of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) on early Monday. The deceased was... Read More


Kuwait plans freelance visa to reform labour market, curb residency trade

, Feb. 23 -- Kuwait is preparing to roll out a regulated freelance visa as part of broader efforts to restructure its labour market and end the long-running trade in residency permits. The plan, unve... Read More