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Extend preferential market access for graduating LDCs: PM to dev partners

Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday placed a five-point recommendation, including at least six-year extension of preferential market access for Bangladesh and other graduating least developed countries, before development partners. ‘I wish to make five suggestions for our development partners: first, extend preferential market access for graduating LDCs like …

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Sri Lanka showcases trade, tourism, investment opportunities in Dhaka

The High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka together with the Sri Lankan expatriate community and associations organised an evening programme today at the Dhaka Sheraton to showcase trade, investment, and tourism opportunities in Sri Lanka. The event, attended by diplomats, government officials, corporate sector workers, and travel agents, was …

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France keen on meeting Bangladesh’s needs for green investments: AFD Executive Director

France, having expertise and experience in tackling climate change issues, is keen on meeting Bangladesh’s financing needs by providing AFD concessional loans for green investments and through supporting the government in addressing climate related issues, says Agence Française de Dévelopment (AFD) Executive Director Philippe Orliange. With the upgrade from least …

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Tech-savvy workforce key to building Smart Bangladesh: Salman

Fostering a tech-savvy workforce is a critical element in paving the way for a “smart Bangladesh”, according to the Prime Minister’s Private Industry and Investment Adviser Salman F Rahman, as he said the endeavour is imperative to effectively confront the hurdles that arise from graduating from LDC status. FE After …

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Jatiya Sangsad speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury on Monday said that women in Bangladesh were still facing difficulties in setting up businesses as well as getting banking support. Addressing as chief guest the monthly ‘Luncheon Meeting’ organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh in the capital Dhaka, she categorically …

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