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Coal import from India through 4 land stations of Sylhet suspended |
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President asks NRBs to invest more in Bangladesh |
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Breaking DSE turnover records becomes almost everyday feature |
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Bangladesh garments get GSP reprieve for another year from US |
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ECNEC approves 5 projects of TK 1136 crore |
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6th International Plastic Fair to start on Jan 25 |
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Accord signed to appoint 60 counsellors to remove labour unrest in EPZs |
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Reduce taxes on hilsa fish, say Bangladesh, Indian traders |
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Tk1,13,819cr national budget for 2009-10 passed |
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Infrastructure firms seek cheaper funds |
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TCB starts open market selling of essentials in mid of Aug |
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Textile industries place 6-point demand |
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Japan hails Bangladesh’s new budget |
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EPZs, BEPZA signed agreement to appoint 60 counsellors |
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India faces fuel price hike |
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Govt to take steps for flourishing pearl farming: PM |
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BB ready to give credit information on 5 working days |
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BTCL to give free lines, plans optical fibre for villages |
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Govt committed to optimum use of jute: Jute minister |
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BOU announces Tk 115.10 crore budget |
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India will reject greenhouse gas emission targets |
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GM CEO makes case for US bankruptcy asset sale |
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StanChart in talks on RBS China, India units |
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New budget to help build Digital Bangladesh by utilizing endless potentials: Muhith |
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New budget baseline for Vision 2021: Matia |
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Bangladesh-Portugal joint venture company to invest $5.01m in Adamjee EPZ |
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DCC announces Taka 1411.58-crore budget for fiscal 2009-10 |
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DU places TK 184 crore budget |
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President urges Japanese entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh |
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Shinepukur Ceramics’ showroom opened in Moscow |
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs returns to work |
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Madoff gets 150 years for massive investment fraud |
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Indian firms open $1.7 bln share offers, more seen |
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Battle to control Jackson's fortune begins |
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Malaysia to reconsider issuing 55,000 visas for Bangladeshis |
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CCC announce its budget for 2009-2010 FY |
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SCC announces Tk 303cr budget for 2009-10 FY |
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Tata Motors launches Jaguar, Land Rover in India |
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Madoff sentencing nears, but victims' pain goes on |
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RFL declares 18pct dividends for its shareholders |
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Govt to introduce 'Industrial Police' soon: Home Minister |
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China advises Bangladesh to undertake export promotional activities in China |
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Govt for innovation of new varieties of crop to cope with climate change |
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AIG's Alico set for Europe restructuring |
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Companies appeal to China to drop Web filter plan |
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All upazilas to get cyber cafe: Muhith |
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'Modalities for reaching at middle-income nation by 2015 enshrined in proposed budget' |
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NGOs demands proper budgetary measures for development |
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US spending and income rise, mood improves |
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Madoff ordered to forfeit over $170 billion |
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Whitening scheme of undisclosed money immoral, against laws: WB |
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Industrial park urges tanneries to shift |
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Investment to take place gradually as fear factors go: BB Governor |
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Aila washes away shrimp worth Tk 200 crore in Bagerhat |
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Rural households to be brought under improved stove facilities within 10 yrs |
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AIG to repay $25 billion US debt with unit stakes |
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People have to pay more for water, ADB tells India |
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750 MW power likely to be added to national grid by Dec |
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WB assures all-out cooperation to Bangladesh for economic growth |
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Japan to provide Tk 600 crore for constructing food silos |
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Tk 24 cr budget for Sherpur pourashava announced |
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Middle-class people have huge undisclosed money: REHAB chief |
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Govt to take measures for proper implementation of Consumers’ Rights Protection Act: Barua |
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Foreign vessel hits jetty at Ctg port |
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Fed to hold fire on buying, talk down rate hikes |
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Asian stocks recover ahead of Fed announcement |
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Fed mulls tweaks to economic revival programs |
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ADB chief urges investments in water infrastructure |
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Workers of 500 textile mills join work after 4-day strike in Narsingdi |
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No black money, only legally earned 'undeclared money' can be allowed: FBCCI |
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Dhaka and Yangon to share submarine cable |
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3-day tourism fair from Oct 1 |
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IDB to give US $ 1.3 billion for Padma Bridge |
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World Bank cuts 2009 global growth forecast |
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World economy headed for another crash: US guru |
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Stocks tumble on bleak outlook for world economy |
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Govt takes special plan to control prices of essentials: Faruq Khan |
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Dipu Moni calls for expansion of Bangladesh-Lanka trade under umbrella accord |
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Tk 469.90cr ceramic ware exported in last two fiscal |
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Most economies in deeper slump: World Bank |
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GM, Chrysler should repay US loans fast, says Iacocca |
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Rupee weakens as US unit retains strength |
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Biman fails to procure aircraft for carrying Hajj pilgrims |
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IPO subscription for Tk100cr EBL First Mutual Fund starts today |
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PM asks private banks to expand services to rural areas |
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Disabled people seek adequate budgetary allocations |
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DBH Property Spotlight Program begins today |
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Obama faces balancing act on economy |
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Baucus, White House in deal with drug industry |
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Business incentives must continue, says Indian minister |
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Govt to discuss procurement laws with donor agencies |
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DBH Property Spotlight begins Sunday |
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Poverty reduction programme unlikely to attain goal: Shiree |
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President urges Namibia to recruit skilled Bangladeshi professionals |
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Indian state-run banks may resist bigger rate cuts |
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Budget overlooks manpower export sector: BAIRA |
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BRAC Bank gives Tk1.57b credit for shipbuilding |
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BFTI gets Tk1.41cr endowment fund |
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WB continues support for developing road, rail links |
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UK-Bangladesh ink MoU for streamlining revenue sector |
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No question about source of black money if whitened: Muhith |
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Industrial wastes responsible by 60pc for polluting rivers around Dhaka: Mostafiz |
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United Airways to fly Dubai, Bangkok, KL, Kathmandu from July |
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ECNEC okays 5 projects of Tk 1,497 crore |
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DESCO to replace equipment of consumer electrical substation soon after disorder |
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Asian countries laud Bangladesh Bank policies |
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Govt to extend cooperation in promoting tourism: Dipu Moni |
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Hilsa production hits record 2,98,458 mts |
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Production in JFCL suspended for overhauling |
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Russia, China seek greater international clout |
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Obama wants new financial agency for consumers |
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New investors face tough road ahead to right Saab |
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Money whitening debate rages |
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Forex reserve hits record $7bn mark |
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Continued SIM tax a barrier to growth: AMTOB |
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Dhaka seeks increased loan assistance from Japan for Padma Bridge |
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Stocks tumble as stronger dollar hits commodities |
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Global recovery is set to begin, says bank report |
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Samsung, Nokia heat up smartphone contest |
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Black money whitening to cause moral degradation, frustrate regular taxpayers: BGMEA |
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Black money making way into capital market won’t discourage people from paying tax: DSE chairman |
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Empowerment of women needed for balanced development: Azad |
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Mobile phone importers decry new tax |
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BTCL to set up new exchange |
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Workers' desires, interest not reflected in proposed budget: SKOP |
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BB Governor leaves for Indonesia, Sri Lanka |
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New deal brings boom time for Bangladesh shipbreakers |
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Obama eyes tighter controls on banks, Wall Street |
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Weak security enables credit card hacks |
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Organisations continue to hail proposed budget |
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Budget implementation to be tougher than resource mobilization: Muhith |
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All-out govt support to mobile phone assembling factories: Commerce Minister |
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CPD terms new budget conservative, not ambitious |
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Khulna Hardboard Mills needs urgent modernization |
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Analysts term budget 'ambitious', slate money whitening offer |
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BCIC plans to set up offset paper manufacturing plant at Chandraghona |
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G-8 finance chiefs get ready for economic recovery |
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End of road for 4-generation Chrysler dealer |
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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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3-year amnesty for 'black money' holders |
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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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PM suggests updated law for pharma industry |
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Next budget to address people’s expectations: Textiles Minister |
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Capital market investors’ charter in the offing |
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EU seeks clarity from Russia over WTO accession bid |
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Take steps to cut lending rate, MCCI urges BB |
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Jute imports from Bangladesh become costlier by 76 per cent |
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Internal container terminal to be constructed in Narayanganj |
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Intensive research, quality seeds to be ensured for resurgence of jute sector |
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Women entrepreneurs to get priority in SEZ plot allocation: Industries Minister |
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Japan considers aiding Bangladesh in large infrastructure projects |
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National committee terms NRB conference on coal mining a conspiracy |
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CIB backlogs to be removed by two months: BB Governor |
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New private EPZ to create 2.50 lakh jobs: PM |
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VAT likely on event management firms from next fiscal year |
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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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National service program begins next fiscal with budget allocation |
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Taskforce recommends continuation of PSI |
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Declaring frequent amnesties to undisclosed money holders is injustice to honest taxpayers: CPD |
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Huge duty evasion at Burimari LCS: TIB report |
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Bangladeshi products in Kunming fair attracts visitors |
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Customs seized 11 tons plastic film for evasion of duty |
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GM reaches deal to sell Saturn brand to Penske |
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Supreme Court asked to block Chrysler sale to Fiat |
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Faruk urges Turkish investors to enter Bangladesh |
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RMG workers demand spl allocation in next budget |
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Turkish Airlines to open new route to Bangladesh |
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RAKUB disburses Tk772.15cr agri-loan in Rajshahi div |
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DSE hits record highest turnover at Tk 6.73 bn |
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ADB suggests targeted ADP to offset recession impact |
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Unloading of goods at Benapole port remains suspended |
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PDB clients in Sylhet division, greater Rajshahi, Bogra, Pabna can pay electric bills through GP outlets |
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Etihad launches flights to Istanbul |
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Govt encourages clock advancement awareness to save power |
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Imported reconditioned cars unloaded at Mongla port for the first time |
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BB suspends agri-loan recovery drive in Aila-hit areas |
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Govt takes steps to buy rice directly from farmers: Qader |
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Developing nations seek preferential market access to developed world |
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Corporate houses urged to accelerate CSR |
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BB caps interest rate at 13pc for bank lending to NBFIs |
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Bangladesh offers special economic zone for Turkey's investors |
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28pc drop in export orders in 4 months in Ctg, 20 factories closed: BGMEA |
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New container terminal being built in N'ganj |
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PRAN to buy mangoes worth Tk 70 crore this year |
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Judge to rule on Chrysler franchise terminations |
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Recession may worsen left/right revolts: Consultant |
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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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JS body suggest tax free import of solar power equipment |
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President urges Indonesia to import goods from Bangladesh |
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Silk handloom businessmen stage demo demanding an end to harassment |
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US manufacturing shrinks at slower pace in May |
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BB Gov for identifying weaknesses of social safety net |
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BB now asks banks, FIs not be overcautious in lending |
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Muhith to put final touches to budget abroad |
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Import marks 9.41pc fall |
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BB now asks banks, FIs not be overcautious in lending |
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BB extends deadline for banks to issue coded cheque books |
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Corporate business houses urged to adopt CSR to minimize risks |
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Commerce Minister leads 15-member business delegation to Turkey |
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Govt working fast for developing country's communication network |
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ADB urges developing countries to reduce polluting transports |
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Cabinet to approve child labour eradication policy next week |
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Tourist spots in CHT need further development to attract tourists |
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RDRS makes mugbean farming popular in mitigating monga in N-districts |
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Ensure uninterrupted power supply, rebuild image to attract FDI: British delegation |
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12 more SOEs selected forprivatisation |
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Ministry wants Tk 2,695 crore for agriculture |
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Govt to sign two agreements with Saudi Arabia soon |
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President urges Switzerland to invest more in Bangladesh |
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Regional meet for a middle-income Bangladesh by 2021 |
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NBR probe body digs out rod-import scamp |
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JS to consider Tourism Board Act in next session |
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US keen to invest in coal mining in Bangladesh |
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Govt to ratify int'l convention to protect migrant workers'rights |
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Qatar urged to recruit more Bangladeshi manpower |
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WB offers aid for generating hydroelectricity, gas exploration |
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FY10 budget to target 1 million taxpayers, raise tax on luxury items |
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Dilip Barua seeks Malaysian help for SME development |
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Dhaka seeks ADB support for river dredging, solar power generation |
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Dhaka, KL to sign MoU on SMEs soon |
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Govt committed to eradicating monga: Razzak |
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Foreign airliners facing problems with accords signed with CAAB |
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Dhaka seeks OIC cooperation to attain goals of MDGs |
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PM for inspiring Bangladeshi expats in UK to invest in country |
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Canadian Auto Workers votes to accept cost-cutting deal with GM |
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Govt wary on grain export, eyes raw sugar imports |
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Cabinet body approves import of 1.74-million MT petroleum from Kuwait |
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FM at ICFM voices supports for Islamic Common Market |
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BB Governor advises BKMEA to seek subsidy on loan interest |
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Dhaka Customs House automated |
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Bangladesh to send trained workers to Saudi Arabia with skill in Arabic: PM |
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Dhaka needs to take strong position for scrapping harmful provisions of int'l trade deals |
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Gas dearth forces PDB to move for dual-fuel run power plants |
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Walton launches new models of refrigerators |
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New govt sets biggest-ever revenue target at Tk 80,000 crore in FY10 budget |
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Trust Bank to spend 5pct profit for CSR activities |
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Govt making profit in petroleum business |
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Changes in Baggage Rules to make travel, trade hassle-free: NBR |
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Budget should have specific short-term solution to power, gas crises: Anisul Haq |
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GP shares listing soon: CEO |
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Import orders for cars record three-fold rise |
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Minimum individual income tax likely to go up to Tk 2,500 |
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Turkish businessmen keen to invest in Bangladesh |
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Petrobangla, Chevron face-off in int’l court in London on payment row |
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Polling for selecting best airlines starts |
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Govt imposes VAT on MS rod import |
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Jessore fulfils 70pct fish fry demand |
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IBFB puts forward recommendations for development of motorcycle-assembling sector |
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Govt to provide help to PET flex industries: Dilip |
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Foreign investment in China down 22.5 pct in April |
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IBFB for developing of motorcycle-assembling sector |
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Chinese entrepreneurs urged to invest in BD |
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BB Governor asks bankers to follow lending rate ceiling |
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Civil society demands minimum wage for workers |
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Govt imposes VAT on MS rod import to meet up local steel millers’ demand |
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CPD for allowing undeclared money in next budget with 7 pct penalty |
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Bangladesh, Pakistan talk bilateral trade, visa regime, terrorism |
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BB mulls stress tests for banks to face recession |
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NBR sharpens eye to trace whereabouts of duty-free cars |
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Govt to support PET flake manufacturers for boosting export: Faruk Khan |
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Nigeria invited to invest in power sector, import pharmaceuticals |
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Ananda Group to export another oceangoing vessel to Denmark |
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Lighter vessel capsizes in Ctg port again |
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President urges Uganda to recruit more Bangladeshi professionals |
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BTCL to introduce nationwide flat call rate |
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Power supply falls again after record generation |
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Kuwait to recruit more Bangladeshi workers |
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Bangladesh remittances up despite global recession |
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Govt mulls off-loading of shares of Biman, Sheraton and Sonargaon Hotels |
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No price hike of pulse till Ramadan, assure traders |
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New BB Governor vows to support pro-poor growth |
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President for exploring recession in favour of foreign trade expansion |
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Expatriate bank in the offing |
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PM asks engrs to ensure quality of constructions |
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Govt plans to raise number of country's migrant workers to one crore |
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Soil test based fertilization can help boost rice production: Experts |
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Silent revolution in litchi farming: Bumper production likely in N- dists |
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Long-term development schemes needed to make port city global standard |
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Private entrepreneurs to get priority in new industrial policy |
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Budget revised downward to Tk 95,000cr, ADP downsized to Tk 23,000cr |
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Govt to support knit industry if affected by meltdown, says PM |
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Govt likely to be harsh on tax rebate in next budget |
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JS body for lifting duty on SIM card, legalising VoIP |
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'Sustainable wheat production is a must for food security' |
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Bangladeshi Company to invest $ 4 million at CEPZ |
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DSE demands allowing undisclosed money in bourses |
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Govt gives priority to nat'l interest in industrialization: Barua |
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PM urges Kuwait to invest in power sector |
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Digital Lifestyle Fair beings June 26 |
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Govt to import edible oil through TCB soon as market defies norms |
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Steps to be taken for development of BSCIC industrial estates: Dilip |
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JS body proposes building housing quarters for govt officials |
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NBR to send letters to all ministries, donor agencies to know whereabouts of duty-free imported vehicles |
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ECNEC okays 11 projects involving Tk 1,635 crore |
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New CDA Chairman takes office |
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Economy's free-fall probably eased in 1st quarter |
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Thousands join 'ACI Pure Salt Desh ke Jano' quiz contest on first day |
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Ctg port gets Tk1500cr for facelift |
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Japan to invest $7.021m in CEPZ |
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Fake cosmetics factory unearthed in Mymensingh |
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Ctg Chemical Complex reopens after 6 years |
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Draft policy calls for halt to privatization |
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Industries Minister suggests single digit bank interest to spur industrialization |
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Bangladesh committed to protecting labour rights |
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Good output of locally developed new HYV Boro rice |
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300 MW power to be added to national grid by 2011 |
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Govt committed to build digital Bangladesh : Qader |
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Denmark keen to assist installing water-treatment plants |
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Govt sets Tk 60,000 crore earning target for NBR in next fiscal |
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'ACI Pure Salt Desh ke Jano' online quiz contest launched |
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FBCCI to seek cash incentives for few more export products |
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Australia to provide A$1.6m to WFP for tackling food price hike in Bangladesh |
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Matia asks agri-scientists to develop salinity, draught and flood tolerant paddy |
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SMEs to get loan at 9pct interest |
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Economy still vulnerable as retail sales fall |
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Govt sets Jun 30 deadline for setting up ETP |
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Lack of steps behind soaring illegal VOIP use: TIOB |
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Evaluation body working to lease out Dhaka Sheraton |
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BD-Japan jointly constructs 246 portable steel bridges |
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Govt banks won't cut deposit rates |
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New govt to achieve food autarky for affordable price: Matia |
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Coming budget to focus on implementation capacity: Finance minister |
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Forex reserve marks record high as recession reduces import expenditure |
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Indian businessmen interested to invest in Bangladesh in a greater way |
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Govt to increase tax on cigarettes, tobacco products in next budget |
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BGMEA urges govt to provide 10pct cash incentive to face recession |
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BB eyes 6.5pc GDP growth this fiscal |
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Govt to streamline trade policy |
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Govt eyes second int'l airport beside Dhaka |
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Bangladeshi diaspora sent home over $9b last year |
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Bourses pass eventful 2008 |
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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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Sangu gas production upped by 16 mmscfd |
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Purchase body okays import of 150,000MT urea |
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BAPEX likely to sign contract with Chinese company to procure drilling rig |
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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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Govt discusses 14-point action plan for grooming skilled manpower |
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Bangladesh's GDP likely to dip to 4.8pc: WB |
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Govt for boosting revenue as aid likely to fall amid global recession |
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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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Consumers hardly reap benefits of price fall in int'l market |
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Income from ICT likely to surpass US$300m by 2011 |
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Doing business still tough in Bangladesh |
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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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BB asks all commercial banks to increase paid up capital to Tk400cr |
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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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Mobile telephony boosts GDP growth, say experts |
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Govt plans 60pc cut in bandwidth charge for call centres |
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Forex reserve crosses $6 bn mark for first time |
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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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Private banks profit up 40 pct in 2007 |
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All power, gas business operators asked to take license from BERC |
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Govt wants to focus on market management to deal with price hike |
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BB urges banks to help revive economy by slashing profit this year |
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ADB sees Bangladesh mobile users doubling by 2009 |
