Saudi FM due Tuesday in city
UNB, Dhaka :Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are keen to strengthen their political and investment relations as Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin...
Business & Economy
Chickens become costlier in kitchen markets
Business Desk :Prices of broiler, layer, and Pakistani and Sonali chickens went up in Dhaka city’s kitchen markets on Saturday amid escalating prices of essential...
Sri Lanka keen to import potato from Bangladesh
Business Desk :Sri Lanka on Friday showed interest in importing potatoes from Bangladesh preferring the barter system in this regard.The island nation’s Agriculture Minister Mahindananda...
Experts for making housing a growth engine
Business Desk :Speakers at a dialogue suggested that housing be declared as a thrust sector to make it an engine of growth to ensure affordable...
Cooking oil prices fall down
Business Desk :Cooking oil prices have declined by at least Tk 15 in Dhaka after the government threatened to crack down on any rogue trader...
Biman to start direct flights to Toronto on Mar 26
Business Desk :Biman Bangladesh Airlines will start operating direct flights from Dhaka to Toronto on Mar 26, the nation’s Independence Day.State Minister for Civil Aviation...
BGMEA seeks collaboration with global apparel brands
Business Desk :The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has sought collaboration with the global apparel brands.The apex body of the apparel sector made...
Yen hits lowest level against dollar in five years
AFP, Tokyo :The yen fell to its lowest level against the dollar in five years on Friday as analysts said the Japanese currency’s value was...
BGMEA, Panda Biotech to accelerate use of sustainable fibre in BD
Business Desk :Bangladesh’s garment industry is committed to continue its pursuance of excellence in the area of environmental sustainability in a bid to manufacture garments...
