Imtiaz Ahmed
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Move to import 0.5m tonnes of rice to stabilize rice market
October 31, 2024
Amid growing unrest over the upward trend of prices of essentials, the government has planned to procure 500,000 tonnes of rice through open tender by December 31, 2024 with a view stabilizing the rice market in Bangladesh, sources said.
Bangladesh-Algeria economic engagement on the rise
October 29, 2024
As Bangladesh has put emphasis on increasing trade with African countries as the export growth to major markets in the USA and EU slows down, Bangladesh’ trade with Algeria, an important country in the African continent, has been on a sound positive growth in recent years, according to the data of the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
Bangladesh Politicization of medical education a bar to improvement in health service
October 27, 2024
The political intervention in the medical education and health system, particularly in tertiary treatment, in Bangladesh stands in the way of improving health services in Bangladesh that in turn is encouraging a section of well-off and even some critically patients to seek treatment in neighbouring countries,Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia, said top leading physicians and professionals.
Dhaka set to run train service thru’ Padma Bridge Rail Link’
October 23, 2024
Bangladesh Railway (BR) has completed necessary preparation to run the train service on the Dhaka-to-Sealdah route through Padma Rail link reducing the travel time by half, a new milestone in the communication between Dhaka and Kolkata.
Bangladesh LC opening disrupted: Commodity market likely to become volatile
October 20, 2024
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) and National Board of Revenue (NBR) should properly guide the government in short- and mid-term to stabilize the market as unrest of consumers over price hike has been noticed in recent times, said top leaders and policymakers.
No sign of improvement in Dhaka–New Delhi ties
October 19, 2024
The political and security issues still dominate Dhaka–New Delhi relations over social and economic issues since the ouster of dictator of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on August 5, 2024, said diplomats, policy makers and business leaders.
Algeria recalls October 17 massacre
October 18, 2024
Algeria recalls the heinous massacre committed by the colonial and racist France ruler during a peaceful demonstration, organized by the independent loving Algerian people, in Paris on October 17, 1961
Turkey to help Bangladesh in carrying out reforms
October 15, 2024
Turkey will extend total support to the interim government of Professor Dr Mohammed Yunus in carrying out necessary reforms, strengthening democracy and boosting the economy of Bangladesh.
High prices of commodities squeeze consumers
October 14, 2024
The interim government of Professor Dr Mohammed Yunus has been in a catch -22 situation as major importers of the consumer commodities had closed connections with the dictator Prime Minister of Sheikh Hasina, and some of them are engaged in manipulating the market by reducing the import of daily necessities, sources said.
India, Pakistan taking care of textile and clothing sector
October 12, 2024
Having a sound textile industry, India and Pakistan --major competitors of Bangladesh in the readymade garment sector in the global markets— have started pursuing a comprehensive policy based on the socio-economic conditions to remain competitive in the international markets, according to the international newspapers.
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