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Businesses urge for improved business climate

Business leaders on Saturday sought better business climate in the country and said that issues like law and order situation, rising interest rates and other macroeconomic challenges must be addressed as these factors have impacted the economy negatively...

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Schutt, Mooney help Australia beat Sri Lanka

Megan Schutt on Saturday equalled the highest wickets for a bowler in Women's T20 World Cup as she helped Australia begin their title defence with a six-wicket win over Sri Lanka.

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EBFCI keen to invest in pharma, agri sectors

Bangladeshi expatriate businesses living in Europe have expressed their keen interest to invest in the country’s pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, processed food, education, technology, services sector and human resources development...

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Walton launches solar hybrid IPS

Walton Digi-Tech Industries Limited has launched solar hybrid IPS that ensures environment friendly, renewable and affordable power supply, said a press release...

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Low labour costs, duty-free access key drivers: US report

Bangladesh, the second-largest apparel exporter globally, has enhanced its competitiveness in garment manufacturing, particularly in bulk orders of basic apparel, due to low labour costs, affordable inputs, and duty-free access to key markets beyond the United States, positioning it as a vital player in the global fashion industry, according to a latest report...

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Policy rate hike for long to hit pvt sector investment: DCCI

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Ashraf Ahmed on Saturday said that the policy of higher interest rates and tighter liquidity management adopted by the government to control inflation should be reversed after December, otherwise private sector investments would decline, hindering new job creation...

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Most RMG units resume operations

Production resumed in most industrial units in Ashulia and Gazipur areas on Wednesday, following an improvement in labour situation after owners agreed to meet workers’ 18-point demand to address the ongoing unrest...

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RMG owners accept most demands of workers

In the face of continued workers’ protests, garment industry owners on Tuesday agreed to meet almost all their demands, including an increase in attendance bonuses, and...

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Ex-state minister Enamur under ACC scanner

The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday decided to launch inquiries against former state minister for disaster management and relief Enamur Rahman and former Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation chairman Md Haiul Quaium over allegations of amassing illegal wealth...

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Reviving publishing industry

THE printing and publishing industry despite its essential role in cultural preservation and economic development has for long been neglected. The sector, crucial for passing down history and knowledge to next generations, has remained in the shadows as other industries have progressed. Now is the time for the industry to be recognised...

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China retail sales, industrial production slow in Aug

Chinese retail sales and industrial production growth slowed in August, official data showed Saturday, as leaders in Beijing seek paths to achieve growth targets despite consumers’ reluctance to spend...

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Hafizur takes charge as FBCCI administrator

Bangladesh Competition Commission member Md Hafizur Rahman formally took charge on Thursday as administrator of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry...

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Head and Zampa star as Australia beat England

Travis Head made a valuable 59 and leg-spinner Adam Zampa took two cheap wickets as Australia beat England by 28 runs in the first T20 international at Southampton on Wednesday.

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Authorities must immediately address apparel sector unrest

THE ongoing labour unrest in the apparel sector that has led to the shutdown of more than a hundred factories is gravely concerning for owners and employees in the sector and the economy. The unrest at a time when fresh orders come aplenty is feared to have a lasting negative impact on the sector. September and October are crucial for the sector as most...