Monthly Archives: June 2012

BD set to be a rawhide importing country soon

June 27, 2012
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BD set to be a rawhide importing country soon

Bangladesh is expected to be a rawhide importing country soon because of the increasing demand of its leather goods in the international market, industry insiders said. …………………………………………………………………………. FOR BANGLADESHI LEATHER GOODS : www.quizzi.biz …………………………………………………………………………. The leather goods sector, in the July-May period of the current fiscal year (FY 2011-12), achieved over 60 per cent export…

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100 die, 250,000 stranded in Bangladesh floods

June 27, 2012
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100 die, 250,000 stranded in Bangladesh floods

DHAKA, Bangladesh — At least 100 people have died and 250,000 were left stranded by flash floods and landslides in Bangladesh set off by the heaviest rain in years, police and officials said on Wednesday. The low-lying and densely populated country, which is in its wet season, has been battered by five days of torrential…

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With India’s leather exports overshooting the target of $4.2 billion in 2011-12, the fortunes of the industry appear to be on a rebound.

June 27, 2012
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With India’s leather exports overshooting the target of $4.2 billion in 2011-12, the fortunes of the industry appear to be on a rebound.

India’s leather industry is at tipping point today. The increasing disposable income of Indians and a wider choice to make fancy but value-for-money footwear have given it a fillip. On the other hand, the demand for leather goods is not upbeat in its traditional market in rich countries. A group of exporting countries led by…

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Bangladesh jute report – June ,2012

June 26, 2012
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Bangladesh jute report – June ,2012

Rates supplied by the Bangladesh Jute Association JUTE VARIETY BALES FOB Narayanganj (One bale = 180 kg) (Taka per bale) Ready Position (in taka) Bangla white special (BW special) 14,000 Bangla white A (BWA) 13,700 Bangla white B (BWB) 12,800 Bangla white C (BWC) 11,300 Bangla white D (BWD) 10,850 Bangla white E (BWE) 10,400…

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Oil-hungry Bangladesh eyes domestic source

June 25, 2012
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Oil-hungry Bangladesh eyes domestic source

Along the river Piyain in Bangladesh’s land-locked northeastern Sylhet region, tourism and the sale of crushed rock for roads have long been the main drivers for the local economy. Stone workers wash stones collected from the river Piyain in Jaflong, Sylhet. On May 21st, Bangladesh oil giant Petrobangla announced an oil reserve find of 137…

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Dhaka urges world to help Rohingyas settle in Myanmar

June 24, 2012
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Bangladesh yesterday urged the international community not to act in a way that might deprive the troubled Rohingya people in Myanmar of their rights, saying Bangladesh wants them to live in their country in peace. “They (Rohingyas) are nationals of Myanmar (and) so the international community should not say or do anything that may deprive…

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The first ever of Local Industry Exports Solar Panel to Malaysia

June 24, 2012
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The first ever of Local Industry Exports Solar Panel to Malaysia

Bangladesh has entered in the era of exporting solar panel as against huge quantity of import of the product from China in the recent years. Customs export sources said that Greenfinity Energy Ltd, a local private manufacturer, has exported the non-traditional high-tech solar panel to Malaysia in a limited scale. Greenfinity said it has exported…

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Political instability worries FBCCI

June 24, 2012
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Political instability worries FBCCI

FBCCI President AK Azad on Saturday voiced concern over the ‘political instability and volatile economic condition’, and said the country is unlikely to be able to achieve the export target fixed for the outgoing fiscal year. Identifying political instability and current volatile economic conditions as two major barriers to progress, he said they could not…

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Bangladesh 91st peaceful country

June 23, 2012
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Bangladesh 91st peaceful country

Bangladesh has been placed in the 91st position among I58 countries in a ranking of peace by the Institute for Economics and Peace. This year Bangladesh slid six positions from 2011’s 83rd. In 2010, Dhaka’s position was 87th while in 2009 it was 90th. The world has become more peaceful for the first time since…

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Bangladesh trade show in July at Malysia

June 23, 2012
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70 exhibitors comprising main players in various sectors are expected to take part in the showcase THE second Showcase Bangladesh will be held at Exchange Trade Centre International at Dataran Merdeka for three days beginning July 13. The showcase, featuring 70 exhibitors, is expected to be the largest, if not the most important exhibition, to…

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Bangladesh needs vibrant pvt sector

June 23, 2012
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Bangladesh needs vibrant pvt sector

Bangladesh’s goal of becoming a middle-income country will only be achieved with the contribution of a healthy and vibrant private sector, German Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle, who arrives here today, said. It also depends on a favourable business climate based on the rule of law, good infrastructure and reliable energy supply, Westerwelle said in…

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$50 million deal inked for cleaner brick kilns

June 22, 2012
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$50 million deal inked for cleaner brick kilns

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday signed a $50 million deal with the government to help improve the environment by financing more energy-efficient brick kilns in Bangladesh. ADB’s Board of Directors approved the “Financing Brick Kiln Efficiency Improvement Project” on 10 May. Under the project, the ADB will provide $50 million in local currency…

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“Develop network with peers in Bangladesh”-Ambassador Akramul Qader urges expatriate doctors.

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and State Minister Mr. Akramul Qader attended the annual conference of Bangladesh Medical Association of North America, Louisiana chapter in Orleans, Louisiana and addressed a…

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Bangladesh opposes proposed dams in Meghalaya: Minister

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Meghalaya has made it clear that the dams which are to be built across the Myntdu and Umiew rivers would not have any negative impact…

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