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Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands

May 16, 2013
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Leaving Bangladesh? Not an easy choice for brands

Bangladesh offers the global garment industry something unique: Millions of workers who quickly churn out huge amounts of well-made underwear, jeans and T-shirts for the lowest wages in the world. Bangladesh offers the global garment industry something unique: Millions of workers who quickly churn out huge amounts of well-made underwear, jeans and T-shirts for the…

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Bangladesh seeks Russian technological support in energy sector

May 1, 2013
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Bangladesh seeks Russian technological support in energy sector

Bangladesh has sought more technological support from Russia for the development of especially in the area of exploration, extraction and distribution of oil and gas. Foreign Minister Dr Dipu made the appeal while addressing as chief guest the opening session of an international conference on “Oil and Gas Exploration Technologies” at Dhaka University Senate Hall…

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CREATING EMPLOYMENT FOR BANGLADESHIS- THE SUBLIME POLITICAL DEMAND OF THE SILENT MASS OF BANGLADESH.

April 11, 2013
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Prof. Parvez speaks with GURUMIA.COM about establishing Deep sea port for mammoth economic activities and regional economic hub in the port region of Bangladesh. “Governments in the past failed to create adequate numbers of jobs in the country. Due to bureaucratic bottle necks and percentage seeking of the government, Korean EPZ could not start yet-…

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Nepal exports set to flow more freely to Bangladesh

April 9, 2013
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Nepal exports set to flow more freely to Bangladesh

Removal of import duties on Nepali exports will open avenues for farmers and businessmen in both countries Diplomats and merchants in Nepal are cheering Bangladesh’s decision to remove import duties on 108 agricultural products including vegetables, fruits and lentils from the Himalayan country. A Nepalese farmer walks through a paddy field to his home in…

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Democracy only option for Bangladesh: Mozena

April 6, 2013
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Bangladesh cannot but be a democracy and America wants for its own sake ‘a peaceful and prosperous’ Bangladesh, says US Ambassdor Dan Mozena “….that’s (democracy) the Bangladeshi thing, that’s the Bengali thing. And when this country has had non-democratic governance, that has not been a happy day,” he said replying to a question on Bangladesh’s…

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An acknowledgement of good governance

March 25, 2013
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An acknowledgement of good governance

Acknowledging that there is a lack of good governance in the country, Finance Minister AMA Muhith Sunday said that the government had not been able to curb corruption fully although efforts are there, reports UNB. “There’s a lack of good governance in the country. We’re also trying to root out corruption from the country, but…

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PM calls for self-reliant Bangladesh

March 19, 2013
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PM calls for self-reliant Bangladesh

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed her government’s determination to make Bangladesh self-reliant. “Bangladesh will not go out for alms in the form of foreign aid any more… We want to become self-reliant and hold our head high in the international arena,” she said addressing a rally in Patuakhali on Tuesday. Hasina assured the people…

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Bangladesh, Germany ink health deal : 19.4 million in euro,

March 14, 2013
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Bangladesh, Germany ink health deal : 19.4 million in euro,

The bank will provide the amount, 19.4 million in euro, on behalf of the German government, a media statement from the German Embassy in Dhaka said on Wednesday. The money from the German funds will be aligned with other external assistance in the health sector, it said. The fund will support Bangladesh in achieving the…

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Developing TCB as an institution

March 12, 2013
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Developing TCB as an institution

When an unabated inflationary pressure continues to encumber the economy of a country like Bangladesh and accusing fingers are pointed at market volatility for much of its bane, there is an easy temptation to suggest empowerment of an organisation like the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) for it to intervene. Some would even go so…

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Deal signed with Japan for construction of Kanchpur, Meghna and Meghna-Gumti bridges

March 11, 2013
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Deal signed with Japan for construction of Kanchpur, Meghna and Meghna-Gumti bridges

The government signed a loan agreement of around US$1.03 billion (95,683 million Japanese Yen) with Japan for four projects, including construction of Kanchpur, Meghna and Meghna-Gumti bridges for vehicular movements. Secretary for Economic Relations Division Abul Kalam Azad and JICA Chief Representative to Dhaka Dr Takao Toda signed the deal at NEC-2 here today. Finance…

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Pranab’s visit to Bangladesh : Beyond the sentimental vs Pranab stamps his authority

March 10, 2013
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Pranab’s visit to Bangladesh : Beyond the sentimental vs Pranab stamps his authority

The 3 day state visit to Bangladesh by Pranab Kumar Mukherjee, President of neighbouring India from March 2 to March 5 may be seen as more of sentimental value than strictly official merit. A Bangalee by birth Pranab Mukherjee, who held the post of minister for external affairs and finance of the ruling United Progressive…

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Great News : revolutionise e-commerce in Bangladesh -opens gateway to e-commerce

December 29, 2012
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Great News : revolutionise e-commerce in Bangladesh -opens gateway to e-commerce

The central bank of Bangladesh yesterday launched National Payment Switch (NPS), a common platform for the country’s commercial banks for electronic payments, which is going to revolutionise e-commerce in Bangladesh. “The advantages of this new payment platform are enormous. E-commerce will spread across the country,” said Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Atiur Rahman. Once all banks…

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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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