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Govt under pressure over price-hike of essentials: HT Imam |
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PM vows to ensure housing for all by 2015 |
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SAARC Seed Forum starts journey |
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US delegation visits Benapole port |
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‘Revision of investment policy vital for climate adaptation’ |
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India and Bangladesh revisit FTA talks |
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Sustainable banking pioneers plan to reach a billion by 2020 |
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Govt to introduce gene technology based crops for raising production: Matia |
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Latif sees huge potential for RMG and textile sectors |
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Private entrepreneurs urged to come forward for ICT development |
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WHO to assist boosting pro-poor healthcare service |
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ADB sees industrial sector limping for power-gas problems |
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SEC relaxes credit facility for mutual funds |
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ICT revolution keeps country's agriculture in leading position in South Asia |
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Japan wants to see Bangladesh graduate from aid-dependence |
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Italy eyes Bangladesh market for boosting textile machineries export |
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7th int'l tourism fair begins March 11 |
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Govt to import 25,000 mt sunned rice from Myanmar |
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Knitwear factory owners observe token strike demanding BKMEA election |
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Shipyard owners get permission for forming association |
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Dhaka talks pledge better future of banking industry |
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PM for private initiatives to supplement govt efforts for free healthcare |
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Corporate bodies should contribute to CSR: Mashiur Rahman |
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Joy for creating ‘Nation Brand’ to overcome image crisis |
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Six BKMEA directors resign en masse |
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Spices cultivation gaining popularity in southern region |
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Dipankar opens newly-built RCCI building |
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Trading thru' Benapole port resumes after two days of suspension |
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Cry for shares on oversubscribed stock market |
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NBR to curb influx of non-PSI items’ import to increase revenue, protect local industries |
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Motivations needed for discouraging tobacco farming in N-dist: Experts |
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Govt positive towards flourishing trade, industrial sector in Rajshahi region: Faruk Khan |
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Int'l experts see brighter wheat farming prospects in Bangladesh |
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Govt to set up 100-200MW offshore wind power plant |
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Bumper production of aromatic rice achieved last season in Rangpur Zone |
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Hilsha production target to exceed 3 lakh metric tons this year |
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D-8 to manufacture common brand car for member countries: Dilip Barua |
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Boosting tea-orange farming ushers in new economic era in two northern districts |
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Eye-catching mango sprouting forecasts excellent production in Rajshahi region |
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JS adopts new insurance bills |
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Mehboob Chowdhury appointed CEO of CityCell |
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All UPs to be under internet network by 2013 |
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7.20 lakh youths to receive training in three years: PM |
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Bumper production of aromatic rice achieved in Rangpur zone |
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Boosting tea-orange farming ushers in new economic era in north |
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Web-based remittance delivery system launched |
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Govt unveils ambitious telecom plans |
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WB support sought to reopen closed jute mills |
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Export-import through Akhaura land port suspended |
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Bangladeshi company to invest US$ 1m in Ctg EPZ |
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ECNEC approves six projects involving Tk 1359 crore |
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Dipu Moni seeks Iranian cooperation in investment, energy, tourism |
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Japanese investors express interest to invest in Bangladesh |
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Huge flowering, experts predict bumper mango yields if climate remains favourable |
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Govt urged to adopt Clean Dev Mechanism for sustainable growth |
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Six projects likely to get approval in ECNEC meeting |
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Increased investment in Adamjee EPZ |
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Etihad Airways reschedules flights to and from Dhaka |
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Azad hopes media to help govt. make middle-income country |
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Japan keen to invest in Bangladesh |
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Tanners get six more months to relocate outside city |
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Tripura minister favours imports from Bangladesh to meet requirement of Seven Sisters |
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Ministry move prompts ship-breakers to go on strike |
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No trading at Benapole port for 3 days |
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Geography makes Bangladesh transit country in this continent: Muhith |
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Bangladesh RMG manufactures get $1.8 million export orders |
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Bangladesh emerging as software exporter in world market |
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Dhaka for strengthening multidimensional economic ties with Seoul: Dipu Moni |
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Pay tax to get better govt service, says PM |
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Rice mills can save husk worth Tk 4 billion annually |
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4 lakh new taxpayers by June: NBR chairman |
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Bangladesh-India Jt Trade Fair opens today |
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Tk12,000 local-made laptop to hit market by June |
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Govt seeks donors’ help to electrify rural areas |
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Publishers happy with sales at Ekushey Book Fair |
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ADP downsized 6.6pct, number of projects pushed up |
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IMF warns Bangladesh to watch out for inflation |
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Govt makes new rule to stop import of toxic ship |
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Farmers exceed farming target, bumper pulse production likely in N-region |
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'Govt very much sincere towards farmers' welfare' |
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Agriculture credit can help ensuring food security in country |
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Experts for job creation outside Dhaka to stop influx of people |
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Tobacco replaces boro paddy in Bandarban |
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Bashundhara to launch new paper products |
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Companies using unauthorized gas links face music |
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Export-import thru’ Benapole port resumes |
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Govt to increase OMS rice allocation as price jumps further |
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Korean company GS Caltex to invest in Bangladesh gas project |
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Export-import thru' Benapole land port suspended |
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Agri-inputs cards doled out among Muktagacha farmers |
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Export-import thru' Benapole port suspended |
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TCB pedals back from Neplai pulse import for high price |
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Supply of quality seeds may boost production of pulse, oilseed & onion |
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Intercropping with sugarcane more profitable to farmers than sole-cropping |
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PM for concerted efforts to cut poverty in Asia |
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Poor people install multiple tech sanitation facility in Jamalpur |
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Use of granule urea cuts paddy output cost by Tk 490 per bigha |
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LGED records remarkable success in ADP implementation |
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ADB pledges $1.2b aid to Bangladesh per annum for next 3 years |
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JICA will provide $400m loan to Bangladesh for implementing 4 projects |
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Plans underway to modernise, expand port, dock facilities in Ctg |
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Simplification of procedures can attract more FDI: FICCI |
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Bangladesh offered zero-tariff entry to Bhutan |
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IMF lauds BB progress in automation, reforms in banking sector |
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US Trade Show, 2010 kicks off on Feb 18 |
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Low price of potato creates concern for growers in Bogra |
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IMF lauds BB progress in automation, reforms in banking sector |
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PM to start distributing agri-input cards today at Netrakona |
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President urges Pakistan to waive high import duty on jute goods |
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Govt to formulate E-commerce Law to protect customers |
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Japan offers Tk 3,000cr loan for 4 projects |
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World Bank offers dev funding for education, communication sectors |
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Farmers worried over fall in potato prices |
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Feasibility study on for reopening of 2nd unit of closed Adamjee Jute Mills |
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Massive plan for optimum use of marginal & fellow land |
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FBCCI, TOBB sign accord to set up Turkish-Bangladesh Business Council |
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Bangladesh-Turkey business cooperation can boost trade to $ 1 billion mark |
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Energy state minister calls for proper utilization of limited energy |
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Turkey to provide assistance for rail sector development |
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Experts express concern over massive tobacco farming in northern districts |
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Massive mango sprouting creates eye-catching looks in northern districts |
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'PPP initiative for agriculture next fiscal' |
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Turkey-Bangladesh trade could hit $1b mark |
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Govt lifts ban on raw jute export |
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India-Bangladesh JGC meeting ends |
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BGMEA to provide training for unemployed youths |
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Fire damages Noapara Jute Mill in Jessore |
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Nepal to amend foreign employment rules |
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PM for making Bangladesh food-exporting country |
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GP asked for clarification on financial statement |
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BMCCI demands bilateral FTA with Malaysia |
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Income tax and VAT nets should be expanded: Muhith |
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Biman to resume flights on Dhaka-Delhi, Dhaka-Bangkok routes Feb 15 and 16 |
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Cabinet okays 5 power plants sans ECNEC approval |
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Turkish entrepreneur for Bangladesh-Turkey Bridge |
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Govt plans more steps to perk up ICT |
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Dhaka keen to boost trade with Delhi |
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FBCCI urges China to liberalize visa processing |
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Govt eyes exploring new jute markets globally |
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Zia Fertilizer Factory to be renamed |
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EU gives Tk140cr for boosting export |
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US business, tourist visas for Bangladeshis triple in 5 yrs |
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Bangladesh to be mid-income state within 4 yrs: BB governor |
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Ensuring power-gas supply major challenge for govt: Industries Minister |
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Potato Boom in Naogaon: Growers worry over cold shortage space |
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Master plan for Mongla Port modernization |
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Use of leaf colour charts in current Boro season may save 1.5 lakh tons Urea |
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Indefinite blockade on three CHT routes called off |
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Substantial production of seed potato can help saving foreign currency: Experts |
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Canadian trade delegation to visit Bangladesh |
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BMDA provides irrigation to produce addl paddy worth Tk 326 crore in 13 N-dists |
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Trade fair concludes, manufacturers bag Tk 30cr spot orders |
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NOC charge to remain at old rate of Tk 1,500 |
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Indian envoy meets Muhith to talk implementation aspects of joint communiqué |
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'Skilled human resources essential to reduce poverty' |
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Bagerhat may fail to attain Boro production target |
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Muhith vows to fight money laundering |
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Lafarge cement plant in Bangladesh faces raw material crisis |
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Setting up cuisine training institutes can meet UK's demand for 30,000 jobs |
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Client service at Barisal ICB hampering due to manpower crisis |
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Bangladesh, France to work together to promote cultural ties, economic cooperation |
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Expanded programme in char areas after adaptation with climate change |
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Boro plantation continues en-masse in N-region |
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Shyampur Sugar Mill closed due to scarcity of sugarcane in Rangpur |
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Govt may fail to attain projected 6pct GDP growth |
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Central bank to be turned into paperless institution soon |
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Bangladesh envoy calls for duty free access to US market |
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6.14 lakh acres salinity-affected land to be brought under Boro cultivation in southern districts |
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Meeting of Bangladesh-India joint group of customs held |
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Govt on the move to set up deep sea port |
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Barapukuria coalminers continue strike |
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Steps taken to form Cox's Bazar Development Authority |
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Moni urges Maldives to formalize manpower recruitment process |
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Planning Minister seeks UN assistance for attaining MDGs by 2015 |
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Govt to take specific plan to raise fish production |
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ECNEC okays 8 projects involving Tk1,532cr |
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3-day Apparel Fabric and Accessories Exposition begins tomorrow in Ctg |
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Strawberry farming ushers new hope for economic uplifts in N-region |
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Barapukuria coal miners go on strike |
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President urges Papua New Guinea to recruit more Bangladeshis |
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Process underway to form Bangladesh-Bhutan joint chamber |
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MCCI for installation of coal-based power plants |
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Govt seeks investment in power & energy sector in BDF meet in Feb 14 |
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Use of effective natural resources needed for sustainable crop productivity of soil |
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Prickly power perils in horizon |
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PM calls for raising revenue income |
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ADB awards 5 best performing projects in Bangladesh |
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Govt urges all not to create confusion over move to amend labour law |
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6.47 lakh mts of boro rice yield expected in Dinajpur |
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SAU students take away cash, clothes from DITF stall |
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India, Bangladesh to strike small enterprises deal |
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Bangladesh exports crocs to Germany next month |
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15,000 families overcome poverty thru’ vegetables cultivation |
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Govt to review ongoing reform activities in power sector |
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ADB signs agreement to mitigate climate change impacts |
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Bumper potato production likely in 8 dists of Rangpur, Dinajpur zone |
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Govt mulls reducing land price |
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Muhith for raising revenue collection thru’ improving relations with tax payers |
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Plan to introduce e-centre in all post offices in the country |
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3 banks earned Tk40.61cr profits thru’ foreign branches: Muhith |
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Mobile court fines two beverage companies |
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Govt seeks another year for relocating tanneries outside capital |
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PSI company Cotecna barred from import-inspection job by SC order |
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Risks on rise for microfinance institutions: Experts |
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Trade thru' Benapole port suspended |
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Dock Sramik Oikya Parishad to lay siege to Ctg port Jan 31 |
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DITF extended for 7 more days |
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Composite study needed on future of country’s plastic industry: Muhith |
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USA policymakers should be pursued for duty free access of RMG products: Speakers |
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Road show in Singapore for wooing investment in power-energy sector |
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Lankan company to invest US$ 5m in Karnaphuli EPZ |
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Indian restaurant in UK declared healthiest by BBC |
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Farmers getting higher yield using 'guti' urea |
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IAEA ready for assisting food preservation in Bangladesh |
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Poverty, rural dev issues major challenges in CIRDAP member countries: Ashraful |
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Sewing plays vital role in eradicating poverty, bringing self-reliance for womenfolk |
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British Company to invest US$ 5 million in Dhaka EPZ |
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Bangladesh, Turkey want to push bilateral trade to $one billion this year |
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Road show in Singapore for wooing investment in power-energy sector |
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Govt seeks Indian investment in Bangladesh |
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ICB hands over Tk 1.35 crore to govt as cash dividend |
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Govt imports 14.75 lakh tones of diesel for boro plantation |
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Month-long tourism festival begins Jan 30 |
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Good ties with India to propel investment |
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Restructuring of management needs to revamp jute industry |
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Dhaka Int’l Plastic Fair-2010 begins Monday |
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Malaysia to relocate textile, furniture industries to Bangladesh |
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Large-scale parija paddy farming can add 9MT additional rice annually: Experts |
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Country's 15th Land port at Ramgarh would start functioning soon |
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50,000 flats to be constructed in city for low, mid-income people |
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Country's 15th Land port at Ramgarh would start functioning soon |
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Laptop fair in city draws huge crowd |
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Shrimps worth Tk 300cr set for export |
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RHD implements Tk 50 crore development projects in Rangpur |
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S Asia can grow faster if all countries agree to grow together |
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Monetary policy well-equipped to attain growth target: Experts |
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Govt takes various steps for development of tourism: Quader |
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Plan to make Bangladesh Biman time-befitting: Qauder |
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New int'l airport to be constructed outside Dhaka: Quader |
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Govt urged to take steps to increase wages of tea workers |
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Open-market sale of rice begins |
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Mobile court raids BAT headquarters in city |
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JB to distribute interest-free loan among farmers |
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Textiles sector to play role in creating jobs: Azad |
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BB Governor apprehends higher inflation |
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BGMEA, BKMEA and BTMA demand uninterrupted gas supply |
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Substantial credit-flow towards agriculture can help attaining food security |
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Bangladesh should follow trade and investment oriented policies: Speaker |
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ConocoPhillips informed about Bangladesh's 'new position' on maritime boundary |
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Bangladeshi expats send record remittance |
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Bangladesh will come out of LDC list by 2021: Muhith |
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Substantial credit-flow towards agriculture can help attaining food security |
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Malaysia promises to assist in developing sea ports |
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Sunil B Mittal calls on Finance Minister |
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BoI chief for building regional seaport for SAARC countries |
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S Asian chamber leaders urged to tap business potentials |
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BTCL reduces call charges for 55 countries |
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Airtel's initial $300m investment to give boost to Bangladesh economy |
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Govt eyes huge investment in 2011 |
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Bahrain introduces Grameen type bank |
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United Airways to spread wings to Manchester, Birmingham |
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Ctg seaport runs with 2,121 posts remaining vacant |
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Annis takes over as SAARC chamber President |
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Fuel oil traders of Sylhet threaten nonstop strike from Jan 24 |
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Boro seedbeds damaged due to cold, fog in Magura |
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SMEs & farmers to get Tk 45 cr ASA loans in Gaibandha |
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Sharecroppers facing harassment in getting crop loans from state-owned banks |
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EPB eyes Tk30cr export orders |
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Poverty forces southern fishermen to catch jatka defying ban |
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IPO lottery of DBH First Mutual Fund held |
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Libya to recruit more workers from Bangladesh: Mosharraf |
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Ship Breaking policy to be announced soon: Barua |
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RAKUB disburses Taka 546.53-crore agri-loan in Rajshahi division |
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Business leaders see PM’s India visit as successful |
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350 tons processed fish gutted in Ctg factory fire |
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Chinese trade delegation due in city today |
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DSE crosses 4800-point mark at weekend closing |
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Govt takes measures to make Mongla port vibrant |
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President asks Brazil to increase imports from Bangladesh |
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HK investors to expand their investment in AEPZ |
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26 public companies to list on bourses |
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BG to build industrial village in Keraniganj |
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Govt to slash interest rates of savings certificates |
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Measures adopted to make Mongla port active |
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Govt to celebrate tourism month marking SA Games |
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Poverty forces coastal fishermen to catch jatka |
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Maize cultivation gains popularity in Dinajpur-Rangpur region |
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Bogra industrial units polluting environment |
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Delhi should be more generous in strengthening economic ties with Dhaka: PM |
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Govt to issue fresh IGW and ICX licenses: Razu |
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Operations resumed at Ctg port as Dockers suspend siege |
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India to provide $1billion line of credit to Bangladesh for infrastructure development |
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Indian govt to spend additional $110 mln on export push |
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Separate pay scale soon for BB, 3 nationalised banks |
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CPD predicts 5.5-6.0 pct growth this fiscal |
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'Meter-gauge track and engine shortage impedes BR growth' |
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Insurance business turnover exceeds Tk 6,000 crore |
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DSE single-day transaction hits new record |
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Stock market grew by 82pc last year |
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Faruk assures businessmen in KL of reducing passport renewal fees |
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Azad urges private sector to help solve housing problem |
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River Halda in Ctg to lose its fish resources over next 2 decades |
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Only 36pc of agri loan target attained by Dec in 6 dists of Barisal |
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BDR seized 180 metric tons of coal smuggled from India |
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Sharad Pawar meets with Prof Yunus, discuss Grameen Bank programs |
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Barisal BSTI realizes over Tk 6 lakh in fine, files 202 cases in 6 months |
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Dock workers threaten to paralyze Ctg port |
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Power minister directs DESCO to be more customer-friendly |
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ECNEC approves 9 projects costing Tk 1965 crore |
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Special light engineering industrial park to be set up: Barua |
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BGMEA donates Tk 25 lakh, warm clothes to PM’s relief fund |
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Indian economy likely to grow at 7 pct this year: PM |
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Petrobangla-ConocoPhillips 2nd round talks on Jan 19 |
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BTCL to give 10 lakh more telephone connections |
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Padma Bridge to boost south’s economy: KCC Mayor |
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Dipu Moni seeks more UK investment |
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All major economic indicators advance in one year |
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REHAB members urged to maintain transparency, act against dishonest members |
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Tk 1.1 lakh cr earned from export last year: Commerce Minister |
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Smart card containing database of expatriate workers to be issued within a month |
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JS body for punitive actions against those responsible for financial irregularities |
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Britain to provide 115 crore pound for poverty alleviation |
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28pc ADP implemented in six months |
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RCC adopts Taka 269-crore 6 uplift projects |
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Sharad Pawar visits Dhaka to explore Social Business of Grameen Bank |
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DSE to organise investors’ awareness program on capital market in Barisal |
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United Airways begins Kathmandu flight |
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Bangladesh holds 3-day single country trade fair in Malaysia Jan 8-10 |
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Sweden willing to buy small ships from Bangladesh |
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Northern region alone needs extra 1,000 MW electricity in irrigation season |
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PM assures everything possible for uplift of 3 hill districts |
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Businessmen urged for self-monitoring to control market prices |
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Bangladesh economy makes a turn around after global recession: BB |
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DSE dances to New Year tune making new record |
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Two insurance-related bills expected to be passed in next parliament session |
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Govt adds 181mmcfd gas into national grid last year |
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PM for product diversification to find new markets |
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PM unveils mega-plan for turning Ctg into commercial capital |
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BB asks banks to give easy loans for building agro-based industries |
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3 Bangladeshi trade fairs in Europe |
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REHAB Fair begins on Tuesday |
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Bangladesh Development Bank launched |
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45,000 employed under agribusiness project |
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Tk100cr tea resort in Srimangol by year end |
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‘Integrated fish farming suitable answer to poverty’ |
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5.9 pc GDP growth in 6 months |
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Country comes out of recession fallouts |
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Huge money embezzled in past by privatizing profitable state-owned industrial units: Barua |
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President for increasing trade relations with India |
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BB opens separate SME department |
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Speakers for people-oriented economic policy and bringing service sectors for benefit of poor |
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'Integrated fish farming can help to reduce poverty' |
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‘Time now to de-list country from LDC club’ |
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Chinese assistance sought for building fertilizer factories |
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Dipu Moni for more Japanese investment in Bangladesh |
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Bangladesh marches ahead in apparel export |
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Unscrupulous traders out to increase rice prices: Dr Razzaque |
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NBR mulls cutting VAT rate |
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25 listed companies likely to be downgraded |
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Dhaka to get permanent DITF centre: Faruk Khan |
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New Industry Policy in final shape |
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Tk200cr fresh fund okayed for housing refinance |
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Online credit information from mid 2010 |
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Six Bangladeshi entrepreneurs receive GEF award |
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Govt taking steps for modernizing Ctg seaport |
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Potato farming exceeds target in northern region |
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Outgoing IMF representative paid farewell call on Finance Minister |
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Govt to go for open-market sale of rice if necessary: Food Minister |
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Govt working to set up EPZ, SEZ in Sylhet |
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BBHRS to get Tk 200cr fresh fund |
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Understaffed NBR struggling to achieve largest ever revenue target |
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Income tax rebate to houses giving jobs to persons with disabilities: PM |
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'Consumer Rights Act' comes into effect very soon: Faruk |
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Tenants form human chain protesting rise in house rent in city |
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Indigenous fish species face extinction due to various reasons |
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DAE fixes 6.65 lakh tonnes maize production target in N- region |
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Govt gives priority on overall development of neglected areas |
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Govt to announce Bangladesh High-tech Park Authority Act 2009 for development of IT sector |
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Cabinet body okays 5 rental power plants in private sector |
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United Airways adds 4th aircraft in fleet |
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No payback of confiscated money, says Muhith |
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Bangladesh 'used for textile scam' |
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Biman earns Tk 35 crore in first quarter |
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BB resets criteria for Export Development Fund |
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Govt considering bourses' proposals on IPO requirement |
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Over 10-yr old Mutual Funds in market to be liquidated in two years: SEC |
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Premium earnings of private life insurance firms up by 23pc |
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Tk 15 lakh agri loan of BKB distributed among 100 sharecroppers |
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'Mauritian stays decision to deport Bangladeshi workers' |
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Govt mulls increasing tax on tobacco products |
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NBR chairman hints at fresh business-friendly VAT law |
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ECNEC okays 11 projects worth Tk3,606cr |
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SAARC nations for common seed-sharing |
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Agreement signed with Mauritius on avoidance of double taxation |
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Intercropping with sugarcane gains popularity in N-region |
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9 industrial units fined for environmental pollution in Gazipur |
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Implementation of ATA Carnet system stressed to attract investment |
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United Airways spreads wings to KL |
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Experts for South Asian Bank to cut dependence on IFIs |
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BASIS SoftExpo 2010 begins on Feb 10 |
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Bumper production of oil seeds expected in northern Bangladesh |
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United Airways to operate flight on Dhaka-KL-Dhaka route from today |
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Economists for inward-looking policy with special priority to agriculture sector |
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Massive pulses' farming programme in N-region |
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Nearly 1.20 lakh tonnes of sweet potato production likely in N- region |
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Vast tracts of land remain uncultivated in Bagerhat due to water-logging |
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Farming of spicy crops progresses, early varieties appeared in northern markets |
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Bumper production of oil seeds expected in northern Bangladesh |
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Call to increase production in export sectors |
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Balanced fertilization for protecting soil nutrients emphasized |
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Sugarcane crushing begins in Joypurhat Sugar Mills |
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ADB predicts 5.2pc GDP growth for FY2010 |
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Bharti Airtel to buy Warid’s share in Bangladesh |
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Janata Bank plans record $145 mln IPO |
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Simpler taxation system urged as speakers call for strengthening NBR |
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President for checking harassment of workers intending to go abroad |
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Bangladesh woos Thai investors to invest more in potential sectors |
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Around 1.62 lakh slum people afoot to self-reliance in Rajshahi |
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Balanced fertilization for protecting soil nutrients emphasized |
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Over 3 lakh hectares brought under potato cultivation in north |
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DSE, CSE recommend steps for capital market development |
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Abul Kasem Khan elected DCCI president |
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Commerce minister presses for 60 million dollars income from ICT sector |
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Cabinet purchase body mulls import of 1.72m mt petroleum for coming year |
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DWASA on the move to improve water, sanitation services |
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French companies to put money in social businesses in Bangladesh |
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Charity Bazar at Bangladeshi House in Abu Dhabi |
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High-powered team in London for power sector road show |
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Bangladesh, Switzerland ratify deal to avoid double taxation |
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WB to enhance support for socio-economic uplift |
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US company to import light-engineering goods from Bangladesh |
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5-day IT fair to be held in city Feb 10 next year |
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Revenue earning increases at Benapole port |
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Experts for strong regional link to face global shocks |
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VAT exemption pleaded for Magura Paper Mills |
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US businessmen urged to import medicines from Bangladesh |
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Boro cultivation facing setback due to salinity in Bagerhat |
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South Asian economies to focus more on regional cooperation: Experts |
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Thousands throng America Week festival in Rajshahi |
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President asks for extending agri research to farm level |
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Bangladesh to continue ban on rice export |
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Tobacco farming increases again for maximum profits in greater Rangpur |
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Digital mobile handset launched |
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Export-import activities through Benapole Port resumes |
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Dull skin trading facing uncertainty for extremely lower prices |
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Strong vigilance against smuggling out of hides and skins |
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Mongla to have second-largest submarine cable station |
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Plying of goods laden trucks on Daulatdia-Paturia river route banned |
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BOI for market-driven bank rates to spur investment |
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NBR to start drive to catch TIN holders failing to submit tax return |
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Regulatory authorities should not always intervene in capital market: Mirza Aziz |
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Bangladesh trade, tourism fair begins in Malaysia on Dec 4 |
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PDB yet to complete bid evaluation for 8 rental power plants |
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Monga almost absent in greater Rangpur this year |
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The DAE fixes massive target of producing 94,928 tonnes pulses in N- region |
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Limestone import through Chela port remain suspended in Sunamganj |
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ADB reinforces support for urban development |
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Govt fixes Aman rice procurement target, prices |
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Struggling woman achieves self-reliance adapting with climate changes |
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PM talks tough against tax defaulters |
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ADB vows to back SME development in Bangladesh |
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Bandarban farmers protest multiple-taxes on agri-products |
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5 pct cash incentives for apparel sector under stimulus package |
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Bangladesh to seek duty free access of some products to India |
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Buyers more active on good liquoring teas |
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Industries to get increased fuel within 15 months |
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Dhaka, Thimpu to explore possibility of cooperation in energy sector |
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Bangladesh British Chamber of Commerce urged to invest in promising sectors |
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Govt to consider creating separate EPZ, fund for nascent shipbuilding industry |
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Phenomenal change taking place in Bangladesh for attracting overseas business: Group of UK companies |
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Bangladesh renews trade agreement with Bhutan |
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Justice & equity needed for implementation of 'vision-2021': Muhith |
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Large-scale promotion of conservation agriculture inevitable for sustainable uplift, say scientists |
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Stern action against selling of govt medicines |
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Govt seeks Dutch investment in shipbuilding, textile industries |
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e-commerce finally takes off in Bangladesh |
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GM board decides to keep European Opel unit |
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Britain puts more money in banks, imposes breakup |
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Fed likely to keep key interest rate at record low |
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Govt extends tax return submission time till Nov 12 |
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Maldives legalizes 16,100 illegal migrant Bangladeshis |
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BINA Dhan-7 generates interest, hopes among farmers |
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Govt wants to develop railway as cost-effective transport mode |
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TIN, VAT or BIN registration with SCF to go online |
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Three companies offering IPO in Nov |
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Protest against excess toll collection in Ctg Port truck terminal |
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India considers allowing Nepalese trucks into Bangladesh territory |
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NBR starts tax collection drive from upazila with Bianibazar |
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German investors seek improved power, communications scenario |
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Fiber@Home signs syndicated loan deal |
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Trade show on building tech, renewable energy begins today |
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Kazakhstan urged to hire Bangladeshi professionals |
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5 lakh sharecroppers to get institutional credit |
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SAARC central bank governors want to replicate BB's progarmme |
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Biman to resume flights on Dhaka-Syedpur route |
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Govt to cut non-urea fertilizer price |
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SC affirms stay on operation of HC bail to 14 sugar hoarders |
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12-member business delegation off to Meghalaya |
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Govt urged for sealing off adulterated, substandard drug-producing companies |
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Qatar to increase investment in Bangladesh, aid construction of Padma bridge |
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JS panel suggests Bangla Fair abroad to encourage expats for investment |
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Minister urges entrepreneurs to invest |
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UNWFP to provide assistance to implement social safety net programmes |
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ERD, ADB sign three loan agreements with ADB for $744.85m |
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USAID launches partnership with Grameen Foundation with $162.5m credit guarantee |
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PPR amendment likely to ensure eligibility of contractors |
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BAPEX found 5 more highly potential areas in onshore |
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Tullow reviews Bangladesh stance on 'overlapped' area in Bay gas block |
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ADP best stimulus to face recession, help people out of poverty line: WB |
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Developers see booming real estate sales in 2010 |
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BB Governor for effective industrialisation to eradicate poverty |
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Tk1120cr employment programme for hardcore poor |
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Govt asks garment owners to renovate factory buildings by Dec |
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BB Governor eyes poverty-free northern region |
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Job opportunity awaits for women in monga-prone areas |
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Promotion of intercropping with sugarcane can boost total crop production in N-region |
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Govt steps help poor overcoming Monga successfully in greater Rangpur |
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Share investors of Z-category barred from margin loans |
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Britain to provide £300 million in next 6 years |
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SEC tightens margin rule to protect share investors, market |
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'Indians most corrupt in doing business' |
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FBCCI eyes greater outsourcing from Bangladesh |
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Submergence tolerant rice-BR-11-sub-1 to be released this year |
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Govt says blunt 'No' to dual banking |
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Govt takes initiative to build 'Exclusive Tourist Zone' |
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Land prices raised 3 to 4 times in metropolitan areas |
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GP launches GP-branded handset |
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BD-Japan joint venture to invest $5.5m in Adamjee EPZ |
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Spl market monitoring body visits Rajshahi markets |
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BTRC hands over IPTSP licences to 12 companies |
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TCB fixes wholesale rates of essentials |
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Bangladesh to get $735m IMF boost by Sept |
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BB increases local currency ceiling for outbound travelers |
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Govt to organize trade fair in Europe to promote women entrepreneurs |
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Bangladesh exports to India to reach $1 bln by 2011 |
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Local investor to set up garment factory at CEPZ |
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Prices of some items come down as strong market monitoring begins in Ctg |
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India to meet deficit target despite drought woes |
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Bangladesh crocodile farm aims to bite into luxury market |
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Bangladesh sees record FDI growth: BB |
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Hedge funds soar in '09, most still in the red |
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Production at Platinum Jute Mill suspended as workers go on strike |
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President urges Colombian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh |
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Govt fails to appoint new Ctg container terminal operator |
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Matia for controlling population to ensure food security |
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Pay tax, get economic freedom, keep well next generation: Finance Minister |
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NRBs remitted $886.40m in July |
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Govt to slash tax on import of essentials |
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Tax dodgers scramble to come clean amid crackdown |
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Muhith points to faulty poverty alleviation drive of NGOs |
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CNG price could be slashed |
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Govt to issue bond for renewable energy fund |
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World Bank raises loan by 54 pct for Bangladesh |
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Tk 7,500 crore excess liquidity in banks: BB governor |
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Tk100cr projects drawn for Digital Bangladesh |
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Grameenphone posts 10 pct growth |
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BB asks banks, FIs to expand purview of CSR |
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Bangladesh enters WiMax era |
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Big budget and big govt borrowing from banks! |
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GP gets SEC nod for its IPO launch |
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Bangladesh garments get GSP reprieve for another year from US |
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Tk1,13,819cr national budget for 2009-10 passed |
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BB ready to give credit information on 5 working days |
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Black money whitening to cause moral degradation, frustrate regular taxpayers: BGMEA |
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CPD terms new budget conservative, not ambitious |
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Analysts term budget 'ambitious', slate money whitening offer |
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Tax in new budget won't impact common people: Muhith |
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Govt unveils Tk 113,819cr ambitious budget targeting 15pc increase in revenue income |
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Tk 700 crore for climate change risk |
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Black money whitening offer defies polls pledge: TIB |
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Budget won't help attain poverty cut target: Unnayan Onneshawn |
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Budget to create jobs for 700,000 people |
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Reprieve for local manufacturers as govt expands VAT net |
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Measures in new budget for increasing revenue collection from direct tax |
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Tk 5,965 crore allocated for agri sector |
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Govt projects average remittance flow at $12.8 billion in next 3 years |
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Tk 8,382 crore proposed for defence |
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Tk 4,310 crore allocated for power and energy sector |
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Revenue target for fiscal 2009-10 set at Tk 61,000 crore from NBR sources |
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National Tax Tribunal in offing |
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Reduced duty proposed on basic industrial raw materials to protect local industries |
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ICT gets TK 100 crore to build Digital Bangladesh |
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Budget to frustrate genuine taxpayers: Dr Aziz |
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Land Registration rates, fees reduced |
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Prices up, prices down |
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TCB to be strengthened to keep prices stable |
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Tk 6,100 crore proposed for communications sector |
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New budget gave outline for eliminating tax holiday system |
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India govt wants economy back on higher growth path |
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Natl budget will provide directions to resolve power crisis |
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Bangladesh budget poses new challenges for Hasina |
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Banks, FIs asked to build independent risk-management unit |
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BB caps interest rate at 13pc for bank lending to NBFIs |
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Top 10 share Tk 1 million prize of 'ACI Pure Salt Desh ke Jano' quiz contest |
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IDB approves $35 million for quality seeds |
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Corporate business houses urged to adopt CSR to minimize risks |
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FY10 budget to target 1 million taxpayers, raise tax on luxury items |
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Changes in Baggage Rules to make travel, trade hassle-free: NBR |
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'ACI Pure Salt Desh ke Jano' online quiz contest launched |
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Lack of steps behind soaring illegal VOIP use: TIOB |
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BB eyes 6.5pc GDP growth this fiscal |
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Govt eyes second int'l airport beside Dhaka |
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BTRC lowers ISP licence fees to expand internet services |
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More economic pain seen in 2009 |
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'No gas supply to new power plants after 2012' |
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Cabinet approves National Broad Band Policy |
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BTRC to bring rural ISPs under license system |
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BTRC hands over first WiMAX license to Augere |
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BTRC bags Tk1400cr from sale of extra frequency |
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BTRC announces guidelines for infrastructure sharing |
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44.8 million mobile subscribers in country now |
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Japan writes off Bangladesh's $680mln debt |
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Six-year-old reconditioned car can be imported now |
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ISPs urge govt to open WiMAX to Bangladeshi firms |
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Tele-density increases to 27pct |
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Curtain falls on Corporate Bazaar 2008 |
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Texas Group adopts 'aamra' as its new name |
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All power, gas business operators asked to take license from BERC |