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ADB to Help Develop Regional Transport Connectivity Projects

DHAKa, Oct. 26 (NsNewsWire) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Bangladesh today signed a technical assistance loan agreement for $30 million to help develop high demand domestic transport corridors having regional connectivity importance to accelerate growth and stimulate economic activity across South Asia and beyond. The financing is additional to an […]

Selima Ahmad Receives “2014-2015 TIAW World of Difference Lifetime Achievement Award”

DHAKA, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) — The International Alliance for Women (TIAW) has announced Selima Ahmad, Vice Chairperson of Nitol Niloy Group and President of Bangladesh Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BWCCI) as the 2014-2015 TIAW World of Difference Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. This prestigious honor is bestowed each year upon a woman of great […]

International and regional trade is key to faster growth for Bangladesh, says new World Bank report

DHAKA, Oct. 21 (NsNewsWire) — International and regional trade, especially with South Asian and East Asian neighbors is critical for Bangladesh to create more and better jobs for the 2 million youths entering the labor force every year, says a new ‘Diagnostic Trade Integration Study’ launched today by the World Bank. The diagnostic provides a roadmap […]

edotco Bangladesh Introduces the State of the Art: echo Centre

DHAKA, Oct 21, (NsNewsWire) — edotco Bangladesh Co. Ltd., a telecoms Infrastructure company, has introduced a first of its kind echo Centre. The launch of the echo centre aims to benefit the network operators through measurable business to enhance inventory and operational efficiency. Mr. Wan Zainal Adileen, Chief Marketing & Corporate Affairs Officer, edotco Group […]

Bangladesh approves new five-year development plan

DHAKA, Oct. 21 (NsNewsWire) — The highest economic policy-making body of Bangladesh Tuesday approved a new five-year plan with the theme “Accelerating Growth, Empowering Citizens”. Bangladesh’s 7th five-year plan was approved at a meeting of the country’s National Economic Council with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair on Tuesday here in the capital of […]

Meridian Finance & Investment Limited begins its journey

DHAKA, Oct. 20 (NsNewsWire) — ‘Meridian Finance & Investment Limited’ has formally inaugurated its operation. The inauguration ceremony was held on Monday at the Ballroom of Westin Dhaka. Governor of Bangladesh Bank Dr. Atiur Rahman was present as the Chief Guest and announced inauguration of the company by unveiling its Logo and slogan: “Shaping Stories”. […]

Gaining momentum of performance revival

DHAKA, Oct. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd. reported revenue of BDT 77.9 billion for the first 9 months of 2015, up 1.6% from the same period last year. Service revenue (excluding IC) grew by 1.4% (YoY) along with 5% (YoY) growth in device and other revenues. Data revenue growth of 67% and VAS growth of […]

China blacklists 10 travel agencies

BEIJING, Oct. 19 (NsNewsWire) — China has named and shamed 10 travel agencies as the country attempts to create a sound environment for tourists, the National Tourism Administration (NTA) said Sunday. The tourist companies, which are based in Yunnan Province, Hainan Province and Shandong Province, have been blacklisted, effective for two years, due to “irregularities.” […]

China’s GDP growth slows in Q3

China’s economy posted a 6.9 percent growth year on year in the third quarter of 2015, lower than 7 percent in the first half of the year, National Bureau of Statistics announced, reports Xinhua.