Real-Estate & Infrastructure

Amid the pandemic mobile financial services, e-filings at government offices, and e-commerce, have skyrocketed in the country, the state minister says

DBL Group, one of the leading exporters, is going to invest $650 million to set up 10 manufacturing units for textiles, ceramics, and sanitary ware at the Sreehatta Economic Zone in Moulvibazar.

NBR to collaborate with attorney general’s office for speedy disposal of tax evasion cases

The authorities concerned met virtually on Wednesday, devising ways for the foreign nationals working in the mega projects here so that they can receive 75 per cent of the pay and perks in their home countries. Taking part in the meeting, representatives from the respective authorities suggested that the BIDA …

Development works of the second industrial estate of Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) are progressing fast despite the Covid-19 pandemic in Rajshahi.

During the pandemic around 22 lakh people lost their jobs as the country’s economy, trade and investment went through a very challenging time, said Rizwan Rahman, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), yesterday.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA)  approved on Wednesday a proposal in principle to procure 30 Oxygen generator plants under Direct Procurement Method (DPM).

Suspended since May 01 this year, the import of stones and limestones through Bholaganj LC station from the Indian state of Meghalaya would begin tomorrow (Thursday), official sources informed.

The cost of funds for women entrepreneurs has declined as the Bangladesh Bank yesterday said they would be able to borrow at a 5 per cent interest rate under one of its refinance schemes.

Financial firms including British insurer Prudential, lenders Citi and HSBC and BlackRock Real Assets are devising plans to speed the closure of Asia’s coal-fired power plants in order to lower the biggest source of carbon emissions, five people with knowledge of the initiative said.