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U.S. GOVERNMENT PROVIDES TRAINING ON FINANCIAL CRIMES

May 1, 2013
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U.S. GOVERNMENT PROVIDES TRAINING ON FINANCIAL  CRIMES

DHAKA, APRIL 25 –The U.S. Embassy announces that the United States Department of Justice’s Office of Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training (OPDAT) is conducting a training program entitled, “Investigating and Prosecuting Financial Crime” in Dhaka from April 22-25, 2013. The training program, which focuses on the offenses of money laundering and terrorist financing, is being…

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Bangladesh permits unlimited foreign investment in domestic insurers

March 13, 2013
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The government has issued a set of rules for facilitating investments by foreign nationals as equity partners in insurance companies in Bangladesh. Under the rules, such investments can be made without any limit. The government issued the set of rules in a gazette notification this week. According to the rules, there is now no restriction…

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PM urges developed, developing countries to support lesser developed with finance, technology

March 12, 2013
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PM urges developed, developing countries to support lesser developed with finance, technology

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today called upon the developed and developing countries to come forward to the support of the lesser developed ones with finance, knowledge and technology for sustainable development. “If we are serious in the business of development, in a similar spirit, each country must come forward sharing greater quantum of finance, knowledge…

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Google opens Bangladesh operations

November 6, 2012
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Google opens Bangladesh operations

Search engine giant Google Inc. on Monday appointed first-ever Country Consultant for Bangladesh. One of the global leaders in internet-related products and services, Google has assigned Kazi Monirul Kabir, a seasoned professional in trade and brand marketing, to kick-start its operations in Bangladesh. Kabir was the Chief Communications Officer at Grameenphone and sat on the…

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How should macroeconomics be taught to undergraduates in the post-crisis era? A concrete proposal

October 30, 2012
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How should macroeconomics be taught to undergraduates in the post-crisis era? A concrete proposal

Is economic teaching keeping up with the changing economy? This column presents a new way of teaching economics in light of the continuing crises. It argues that if we are to create a better-informed public debate we must begin by improvin Economics students have started to establish new student societies, which focus not on how…

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Bangladesh keen to join four-nation gas pipeline

October 28, 2012
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Bangladesh keen to join four-nation gas pipeline

As four nations to the TAPI gas pipeline look to sew a consortium that will build the line, Bangladesh has evinced interest in joining the multi-billion dollar project. “There was a request from Bangladesh to join the project. We require official note for this which will be considered by all the four governments of TAPI…

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Bangladesh economy under severe threat

September 8, 2012
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Bangladesh economy under severe threat

SOURCES : The apparel industry in Bangladesh, which has turn-over of more than US$ 19 billion every year has visibly fell victim of certain vested interest groups inside and outside Bangladesh during the recent days. Syndicated media propaganda is continuing against Bangladeshi readymade garment industry, which employs approximately 2.7 million workers, mostly women from the…

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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 key economic indicators 2012

June 10, 2012
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Bangladesh key economic indicators 2012

June 10 (Reuters) ———————————-   DAILY INDICATORS Thursday Previous Taka/US $ (inter-bank) 81.91-81.95 81.92-81.94 Call money rate (inter-bank) 9.25-15.00 9.25-15.00 General index 4,769.39 4,791.98 ————————————————————— MONTHLY CURRENT PREVIOUS Growth in: Consumer price index (BBS) Change yr/yr (pct) April 9.93 10.10 M2 supply (bln taka) (BB) March 4,903.27 4,807.99 Forex reserves ($bln)(BB) May 9.52 10.19 Trade…

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Bangladesh Budget In Brief 2012-2013 : unveils $23 bn budget

June 8, 2012
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Bangladesh Budget  In Brief 2012-2013 : unveils $23 bn budget

Bangladesh’s coalition government on Thursday unveiled a 23.43-billion-dollar budget that allocates more money to infrastructure projects in the impoverished South Asian country. Finance Minister Abul Maal Abdul Muhith said 27 per cent of budgetary spending in the 2012-13 fiscal year will be used to improve the country’s agriculture and rural sectors, as well as communications,…

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Qatar keen to fund Padma bridge

May 28, 2012
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Qatar keen to fund Padma bridge

Qatar is keen to invest in Bangladesh’s major projects, including Padma bridge construction, a power project, airport upgrade, river dredging and a manpower training institute. A 10-member delegation led by Assistant Minister for International Cooperation Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Jabr Al Thani opened talks with Bangladesh yesterday. Bangladesh is negotiating with…

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Ethica Brings Global Islamic Finance Certification to Bangladesh

May 7, 2012
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Ethica Brings Global Islamic Finance Certification to Bangladesh

- With three times the population of all the Gulf countries combined, Bangladesh is the sleeping giant of the Islamic finance world. A burgeoning urban middle class, an active microfinance sector, and strong support from regulators gives Islamic finance an historic opportunity to shine in this country. And with only an estimated 14,000 bankers currently…

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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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