Bangladesh's First Press News Agency
by Naim-Ul-Karim DHAKA, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) — In an apparent bid to ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves and end volatility in the forex market, the central bank of Bangladesh has ordered the selling of extra U.S. dollars in the possession of individuals by the end of this month, an official said on Thursday. Legal […]
Read MoreBangladesh’s smartphone market shipments declined 3% YoY in Q2 2022, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Monitor Service. The market declined due to soaring inflation and rising commodity prices, which resulted in a weakened consumer purchasing power for electronics. However, Bangladesh performed well as one of the most stable economies in South Asia. […]
Read MoreThe World Bank launched a youth competition, inviting solutions for climate-smart growth as Bangladesh and the World Bank commemorate 50 years of partnership. The contest is open to all undergraduate and graduate students of Bangladesh. The youth competition titled “IdeaBuzz Championship” asks willing participants to share innovative solutions on how Bangladesh can achieve climate-smart growth […]
Read MoreActis, a leading global investor in sustainable infrastructure has today announced the launch of Bridgin Power, a power generation business that will pursue gas-fired power projects and focus on delivering an equitable Energy Transition in Southeast Asia where power demand is constantly on the rise. Bridgin Power is targeting a total portfolio capacity of 1.2 […]
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প্রতিযোগিতায় এগিয়ে থাকতে মোবাইল অপারেটররা তাদের নিজস্ব টাওয়ার শেয়ারিং এ অনাগ্রহী হওয়ায় এক যুগের বেশি সময় আগে অবকাঠামো ভাগাভাগি নীতিমালা করা হলেও এর উল্লেখযোগ্য কোন সুফল পাওয়া যায়নি। এ নীতিমালা প্রতিপালনে বাধ্যবাধকতা থাকলে নেটওয়ার্ক সুবিধার সর্বোচ্চ ব্যবহার নিশ্চিত করা যেত। এছাড়াও বিপুল পরিমাণ বিদ্যুৎ এবং বৈদেশিক মুদ্রা সাশ্রয় করা সম্ভব। নীতিমালাটি কঠোরভাবে প্রতিপালন করা হলে […]
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Ambassador of Saudi Arabia H.E. Mr. Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan paid a courtesy call on Foreign Minister Dr. A.K. Abdul Momen,MP on 21 July 2022. The Ambassador briefed the Foreign Minister about investment initiative taken by Saudi Investors in Bangladesh. He mentioned that Saudi investors are keen to invest in Bangladesh. To facilitate more investment […]
Read MoreThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Directors has approved the establishment of an Interim Operational Hub* (the Hub), the Bank’s first overseas office. Starting with 57 founding members in 2016, AIIB now has a total of 105 members. It has developed a portfolio of 181 projects in 33 member countries with a total […]
Read MoreThe new hospital will strengthen specialized health services, improving the lives and wellbeing of people living in the Ukhiya area, in Cox’s Bazar District. Ukhiya, Bangladesh. Dr. Md. Enamur Rahman MP, Honourable State Minister of Disaster Management and Relief (MoDMR), inaugurated yesterday the Ukhiya Specialized Hospital. The hospital, which was constructed and equipped by UNHCR, […]
Read MoreToday the Embassy of China in Bangladesh, on behalf of the Red Cross Society of China (RCSC), donated USD 200,000 to the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society (BDRCS) to assist those affected by recen H.E. Li Jiming, Ambassador of China to Bangladesh, handed over donation to BDRCS chairman Major General (Rtd.) ATM Abdul Wahab in the […]
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