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Bangladesh ranked 174 in World Bank’s annual ease of doing business measurement

DHAKA, Oct. 28 (NsNewsWire) — Efforts to improve the business climate in South Asia accelerated during the past year, finds a new World Bank report. Bangladesh ranked 174 in the World Bank Group’s “Doing Business 2016: Measuring Regulatory Quality and Efficiency”, released today. The report finds that six of the region’s eight economies implemented nine […]

Newly-appointed BTRC chairman being greeted by Edison Group high-ups

DHAKA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) — The newly appointed Chairman of BTRC Engr Shahjahan Mahmood was greeted with a flower bouquet by the Managing Director of Edison Group (Symphony Mobile) Mr Md Jakaria Shahid at his office in the city recently. The Vice Chairman of BTRC, Brig Gen Md Ahsan Habib Khan (retd) and the Head […]

GRAMEENPHONE INITIATES GP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

Dhaka-Oct. 27 (NsNewsWire) — Grameenphone Ltd., in partnership with SD Asia, announced today the launch of GP Accelerator program, a development platform for ICT startups in Bangladesh. This was announced at a press conference at the Krisibid Institute in the city’s Farmgate after the formal signing of a partnership agreement between Grameenphone and SD Asia, […]

Bangladesh and the World Bank working together to end extreme poverty

DHAKA, Oct. 27 (NsNewsWire) — World Bank Senior Vice President, Operations, Kyle Peters has arrived in Dhaka to further deepen the long-lasting partnership between Bangladesh and the World Bank Group. “Bangladesh is globally recognized for its remarkable progress in reducing poverty, despite daunting challenges,” said Peters said who arrived in Dhaka on Tuesday on a […]

Strengthening of Statutory Framework for Financial Reporting is Crucial for Public Financial Management, says a New World Bank Report

DHAKA, Oct. 26 (NsNewsWire) — Bangladesh needs to develop a structured financial reporting framework for the state-owned enterprises and other public sector entities to accelerate economic growth and quality of service delivery, says a new World Bank report launched recently. The Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) 2014 also recommends that the […]

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 […]