Trade

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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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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Myanmar can be a potential market for Bangladesh garment accessories

February 26, 2013
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Source : Myanmar can emerge as a potential market for Bangladesh’s apparel accessories and packaging products, with the readymade garment industry in the neighbouring country developing fast, industry players said. The country’s apparel accessories and packaging manufacturers and exporters have sought close cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) to further push up the…

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Is a deep-sea port now in the making?

February 22, 2013
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Is a deep-sea port now in the making?

After China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now reportedly showing interest to build a deep-sea port in Sonadia island of Bangladesh. A Japanese firm conducted a feasibility study for construction of a seaport in the Bay of Bengal in 2006 and the location at Sonadia Island near Cox’s Bazar was finalised in 2009. After…

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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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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 hotspot for Pakistani textile sector

April 30, 2012
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Bangladesh hotspot for Pakistani textile sector

Could be there one particular reason or multiple reasons for the Pakistani textile sector investing in Bangladesh – a country which has emerged as the second biggest exporter of apparel to the US. The number-1 reason is the rampant shortage of electricity and industrial gas, due to which units stay shut for long hours each…

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Govt prepares draft of Ticfa deal with US

April 30, 2012
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Ahead of the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Bangladesh, the government has prepared the draft of the Trade and Investment Cooperation Framework Agreement (Ticfa) that the two countries may sign in future. A copy of the draft was sent to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina a few days ago for her approval, a…

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Turkey – Bangladesh Relation – An Open Letter to Turkish Business Community by Prof Syed Ahsanul Alam

April 23, 2012
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Turkey – Bangladesh Relation – An Open Letter to Turkish Business Community by Prof Syed Ahsanul Alam

In Recent time  A new horizon in the relations between Bangladesh and Turkey  .prof syed Ahsanul Alam  introduced Bangladesh with an open letter to Turkish Business Community  while visiting Turkey with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.The potential of Turkey-Bangladesh bilateral relation is immense. Recently the prime minister of Bangladesh made a state-visit to Turkey(11 April 2012-14…

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Turn Chittagong into a global port city :Ctg holds key to country’s growth

April 9, 2012
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Turn Chittagong into a global port city :Ctg holds key to country’s growth

Experts from different backgrounds have recommended six urgent tasks to turn Chittagong into a global port city which will drive the country’s economic growth. The suggestions came from a two-day economic conference “Future Chittagong, Future Bangladesh” organised by The Daily Star and Chittagong Research Initiative with the support of the BGMEA and AK Khan Foundation.…

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Bangladesh team in India to discuss cotton export ban

March 28, 2012
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Bangladesh team in India to discuss cotton export ban

A delegation consisting of representatives from the Bangladesh Government is in India to discuss the recent ban on cotton exports imposed by India. Though the ban was partially rolled back this month, the ban still exists on new exports. The team will meet officials from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Cotton Corporation of…

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Promise of a smarter life- by SAMSUNG

March 26, 2012
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Promise of a smarter life- by SAMSUNG

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd introduced its 2012 product catalogue at South West Asia Regional Forum, held in Bangkok on March 18. The regional forum offered South West Asian consumers and media of Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka and Nepal a first peep of products available in their respective markets. B D Park, president and CEO of…

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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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