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The country’s exports have witnessed a rebound amid all odds like the coronavirus crisis and other challenges, analysts said Wednesday. They cited the much-coveted economic recovery as well as the improving conditions in Bangladesh as well. According to Commerce Ministry information,...
Traders are awaiting the opportunity to export wet-blue leather, subject to government conditions, to avert an impending collapse of leather industry and to free the tannery owners from a hostage-like situation.Recently, the traders are seeing a glimmer of hope as the government has allowed them to ...
The Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) is expecting an investment of US$2 billion in two economic zones (EZs) soon despite the prevailing critical situation due to coronavirus pandemic.Many deals have recently been inked and some others are awaiting signature between the BEZA and others to c...
In a move to further spike Bangladesh’s export earnings availing the prospects of non-traditional items, the government has planned to export obsolete products to boost the country’s economy by expanding its export basket.Sources said here to reduce dependence on the conventional export ...
With the Eid-ul-Azha approaching near, trading of sacrificial animals by means of digital cattle markets created with a view to avoiding risks associated with physical markets has gained momentum. Spontaneous participation from both buyers and sellers has shaped the digital platforms like real ...
The transshipment agreement between Bangladesh and India will further strengthen the Indo-Bangla bilateral trade relations in days to come with the creation of a huge job opportunity, investment, prompt business and financial services.Experts expressed that the new trade relationship with India has ...
Cashless transaction or transaction through apps, mobile financial services (MFS) and online payment method have gained momentum in Bangladesh during the pandemic as digital transaction method is being used widely for everything - from electronic fund transfers to grocery store purchases to utility ...
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The country’s online-based sacrificial cattle markets are becoming popular ahead of the Eid- ul- Adha.The authority concerned is getting more spontaneous participation from both buyers and sellers than they had imagined.The government has already launched an online platform-based sacrificial c...
The readymade garment sector of the country has started overcoming the crisis created by the rogue virus pandemic as around 80 percent of the cancelled and suspended orders have been restored and fresh orders are also pouring in, insiders said.Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Associati...
The government has, of late, taken several initiatives to ensure that public money allocated for the development projects are spent in a judicious way from the very outset of the new fiscal year, Finance and Planning Ministries sources said.“As per Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s directiv...
Different organs of the government are leaving no stone unturned – from coordinating policy to training the youths - to deal with the rising unemployment rate and create opportunities for the expatriates at home in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.At least 21 lakh young people are entering...
Keeping pace with the developed world, Bangladesh is now going ahead with its economy and mega development projects moving forward despite conspiracies and odds, according to experts.Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is taking the country forward ignoring all kinds of conspiracies, and amid the coronavir...
The capital city of Dhaka will enter the metro rail era next year as the construction work of metro rail and subway continued despite the coronavirus crisis.It is expected that metro rail and subway project will ensure smooth and easy transportation for city-dwellers and save their travel time as we...
The country's Aus paddy production will not be disrupted due to the worsening flood situation in different districts. Some lowlands may be affected by the flood, but it will not have any effect on national production.Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzak said, "Aus paddy cultivation won'...
The country’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG), which was badly hit by the outbreak of the pandemic in March and April, made a positive turn in export during May-June. Industry insiders said they stressed the importance of diversifying products, export of goods at a high rate, to overcome the losses a...
With huge employment opportunities country’s jute sector will be revamped and modernized with sophisticated machineries in order to compete in the global market.According to the concerned ministry official, once the renovation of these jute mills under public-private partnership is completed, ...
Kuakata Sea Beach, widely known as the daughter of the sea, has been reopened on Wednesday for cross-sections of people after the three-month long hiatus while industry stakeholders are hopeful that other domestic tourist destinations like Cox’s Bazar sea beach will also open soon.Industry ins...
Following the government announcement on golden handshake or voluntary retirement of workers of state-owned jute mills, workers in and outside of the capital city have started protesting the move.Meanwhile, labor leaders have called on the government to back down from its decision to close the jute ...
As the coronavirus pandemic has cast a deep shadow on the works of the ongoing mega projects, the government has taken an extensive work plan to complete the mega projects, including the Padma Multipurpose Bridge, as soon as possible.To help offset the tweaks of the devastating virus, a monitoring c...
The economic disruption coupled with the closure of educational institutions due to the coronavirus pandemic could raise dropout at schools since many families, mostly lower-income groups, have been sending their children out for work.Experts believe that the coronavirus is not only pushing children...
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