Garment workers’ federation demands 30pc risk allowance
Economic Reporter :The National Garment Workers Federation (NGWF) on Friday demanded a 30 per cent annual risk allowance for garment workers.“Garment workers have been risking...
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DITF to be held in March at new state-of-the-art venue
UNB, Dhaka :Aiming to attract more foreign businesses and customers, the 26th edition of Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF)-2021 is going to be held in...
Tesla CEO Musk world’s wealthiest person
AFP, New York :Whether the topic is transforming the automobile or conquering the next frontier of space, Elon Musk has shown a knack for captivating...
LafargeHolcim to acquire Firestone Building Products for $3.4b
Economic Reporter :The LafargeHolcim, one of the largest cement makers, is set to acquire Firestone Building Products (FSBP) – a leader in commercial roofing and...
MoU signed between Sonali Bank, CCI&E to simplify trade
Business Desk :A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Sonali Bank Limited and the Office of the Chief Controller of Imports and Exports...
Dhaka Bank gets new DMD
Business Desk :A.M.M. Moyen Uddin has recently been promoted as the Deputy Managing Director of Dhaka Bank Limited. He has been serving the bank as...
Stocks end week in correction
Business Desk :Country’s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed week indownbeat as investors mostly followed cautious stance and...
‘Downtrend in RMG export may continue until April’
Business Desk :President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Dr Rubana Huq has said the current downtrend in RMG export is likely to...
BEZA inks MoU with Sojitz Corp for setting up Sakura Garden
Business Desk :Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japanese Sojitz Corporation and Bangladeshi Energypac Consortium for the...
BD economy not in the middle of pack, WB indicates
Business Desk :The country’s economic growth rate for the current fiscal year is forecast to remain subdued at 1.6 per cent, even though the global...