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Insurance scheme for migrant workers
07:30, Nov 27, 2019

Insurance scheme for migrant workers

Emran Hossain Shaikh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will launch an insurance scheme for workers going overseas on Dec 19. Such insurance will be mandatory for workers...Details
Golden Rice awaiting food safety clearance: BRRI
04:00, Nov 27, 2019

Golden Rice awaiting food safety clearance: BRRI

BSS
Genetically modified (GM) Golden Rice is now waiting for food safety clearance certificate to be released as a new variety as the vitamin-A...Details
Over 167,000 tonne onion imported in 3 months: Customs
21:12, Nov 26, 2019

Over 167,000 tonne onion imported in 3 months: Customs

Bangla Tribune Desk
The country has imported over 167,806 tonne of onions since August this year at a cost of Tk 6.6 billion, reports BSS.“A total of 167,806.47 tonne...Details
Govt allocates Tk 1b for jute mill workers' due wages
20:28, Nov 26, 2019

Govt allocates Tk 1b for jute mill workers' due wages

Bangla Tribune Report
The government has allocated Tk 1 billion to pay the wages of the workers at the state-run Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation's factories.The move...Details
Better logistics key to Bangladesh garment growth
09:40, Nov 26, 2019

Better logistics key to Bangladesh garment growth

Bangla Tribune Desk
Improving the transportation infrastructure in Bangladesh is crucial if the country is to grow its garment and textile sector, a new report has...Details
China wants to set up underground power lines in Keraniganj
00:00, Nov 26, 2019

China wants to set up underground power lines in Keraniganj

Shanchita Shitu
Chinese state company, State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), has given a proposal to place subterranean power lines in Keraniganj. The proposal...Details
Aramco IPO retail subscription at $5.8b
22:24, Nov 25, 2019

Aramco IPO retail subscription at $5.8b

Reuters
Retail subscription for Saudi Aramco's initial public offering (IPO) reached 21.77 billion Saudi riyals ($5.8 billion) on Monday, lead manager...Details
ADB to give $161m for multiple projects
19:27, Nov 25, 2019

ADB to give $161m for multiple projects

Bangla Tribune Desk
The government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed two agreements for $161 million in loan to finance different projects on job skills...Details
Uber stripped of licence to operate in London
17:13, Nov 25, 2019

Uber stripped of licence to operate in London

Reuters
Uber was stripped of its London operating licence on Monday for the second time in just over two years after the city's regulator said a "pattern...Details
Credit card rules on online purchase reversed
19:59, Nov 24, 2019

Credit card rules on online purchase reversed

Bangla Tribune Report
The Bangladesh Bank has waived the requirement of an authorization form for online purchases from abroad using international credit cards. Ten...Details
Cut in rice import duty if needed: NBR
19:39, Nov 24, 2019

Cut in rice import duty if needed: NBR

Bangla Tribune Report
Bangladesh has high rice import duty as it's self-reliant, but it can be decreased if needed, says the National Board of Revenue (NBR). “As...Details
Investors eye stable market as index goes up
06:00, Nov 24, 2019

Investors eye stable market as index goes up

Golam Mowla
Investors are expecting a stable market ever since the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) went up in the last five days.DSE Director...Details
Bangladesh in world first to plant golden rice
00:01, Nov 24, 2019

Bangladesh in world first to plant golden rice

Aditi Khanna, London
Bangladesh is all set to become the first country in the world to approve the planting of golden rice, a genetically modified (GM) crop that could...Details
Gold prices to go up from Sunday
22:00, Nov 23, 2019

Gold prices to go up from Sunday

Bangla Tribune Report
Jewellers have decided to raise gold prices, effective from Sunday (Nov 23). The decision was made on Saturday (Nov 23) as the prices of dollar...Details
Slump in the sales of savings bonds
07:30, Nov 23, 2019

Slump in the sales of savings bonds

Golam Mowla
There has been a sharp fall in the sale of national savings bonds. In September, these sales reached a nadir. This month, the net bond sales were...Details
Go slow in solar power for securing national grid
06:00, Nov 23, 2019

Go slow in solar power for securing national grid

Shanchita Shitu
The government has approved the construction of around 1,500 megawatt of solar power in the country; although in the past the need to expedite...Details
Why is rice market so volatile?
09:45, Nov 22, 2019

Why is rice market so volatile?

Shafiqul Islam
While the price of onions has started to fall, the rice market shows signs of volatility; in a matter of three to four days, the price of all kinds...Details
Investment proposals rise by 309pc in July-Sept: BIDA
04:00, Nov 22, 2019

Investment proposals rise by 309pc in July-Sept: BIDA

BSS
The overall investment proposals with the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) rose by a staggering 309 percent during the...Details
S Alam Group airlifting 58,000T onion
19:09, Nov 21, 2019

S Alam Group airlifting 58,000T onion

Bangla Tribune Report
To stable the price of onion in the market, S Alam Group is importing 58,500 tonne onion upon the commerce ministry's request.In a statement on...Details
Sony in talks to buy stake in India's Network18 Media
17:13, Nov 21, 2019

Sony in talks to buy stake in India's Network18 Media

Reuters
Japan’s Sony Corp (6758.T) is in talks to buy a stake in India’s Network18 Media & Investments Ltd (NEFI.NS), Bloomberg reported on...Details
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