Bangladesh targets tourism growth through better connectivity, infrastructure
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16 individuals, organisations, initiatives honoured with tourism awards
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LEASE OF NCT / Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee to stage sit-in on Oct 5
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Grameen Telecom concern launches gpay
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mCapital unveils $1 billion Bangladesh fund plan
1 October 2026
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BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore
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Bangladesh’s exports rise 8.54% in September
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Remittance inflow hits 11-month low
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Bangladesh’s SR Chemical signs Tk 100 crore investment deal with three global companies
30 September 2026
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Bangla QR payments to become cheaper, instant for merchants from tomorrow: BB
30 September 2026
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Business
Govt allows 500 tonnes of hilsa export to India
The government has allowed export of highest 500 tonnes of hilsa to India during Durga Puja.
25 September 2019
BTRC may waive GP-Robi’s late fees
The government is considering waiving off the late fees, which made up almost half the Tk 13,447 crore claimed by the telecom regulator as unpaid dues from Grameenphone and Robi, as it engineers a swift end to the drawn-out tussle.
25 September 2019
Omera, Beximco to export LPG to India
Two Bangladeshi companies are set to export liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to the landlocked northeastern states of India.
Omera Petroleum and Beximco LPG will export LPG to state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), which will bottle and sell to consumers.
23 September 2019
Facebook unwilling to open office in Dhaka
Facebook has denied to set up any office or install its local service in Bangladesh right now as the market size is not sustainable here enough.
23 September 2019
Kamal steps in as mediator
The long drawn-out conflict between the country’s top two mobile operators -- Grameenphone and Robi -- and the telecom regulator over unpaid dues amounting to Tk 13,447 crore is finally heading towards an amicable conclusion after Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal stepped in.
18 September 2019
BTRC may face investment arbitration soon
With the serving of show-cause notices on Robi and Grameenphone as to why their licences will not be cancelled for not paying the so-called ‘dues’, the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has come further closer to facing investment
16 September 2019
Telcos’ data revenue surges
Data revenue for the top three mobile phone operators surged 23 percent to Tk 2,862 crore in the first half of the year on the back of fast-expanding 4G coverage.
16 September 2019
Biman to get 4th Dreamliner ‘Rajhangsha’ Thursday
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will get its fourth Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, last in the row of 10 new aircrafts, on September 12.
9 September 2019
Move to revoke GP, Robi’s 2G-3G licences
Grameenphone and Robi’s clash with the telecom regulator became more heated yesterday after they were slapped with show-cause notices enquiring why their 2G and 3G licences should not be cancelled for their failure to pay unpaid dues unearthed by audit.
5 September 2019
BTRC issues notice asking why licences of GP, Robi won’t be cancelled
The telecom regulator issues two separate show cause notices to Grameenphone and Robi asking them to reply in 30 days why their licences will not be cancelled despite violating the licensing conditions by not paying the telecom regulator’s ‘dues’.
5 September 2019
Robi’s profit dragged down by increased tax
Robi earned Tk 1.2 crore in profit in the second quarter of the year driven by data revenue growth, but the takings were far below what it made in the first quarter.
29 August 2019
Glum GP casts shadow on stocks
The Dhaka bourse fell yesterday because of a selling pressure of Grameenphone’s share, as the telecom regulator has threatened to revoke the licence of the largest listed company over unpaid audit claims.
29 August 2019
HC scraps BTRC order asking GP to pay Tk 30cr fine
The High Court (HC) scraps orders of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) asking Grameenphone to pay Tk 30 crore of fine for providing broadband internet services under Go Broadband.
25 August 2019
High-Strength Concrete: Key Parameters and Challenges
High-strength concrete (HSC) is a type of concrete with high compressive strength compared to normal-strength concrete (NSC).
24 August 2019
Major realtors widen footprint
Real estate companies, which are known for catering to customers in Dhaka city, are also developing housing projects in many parts of
24 August 2019
Banglalink launches healthcare platform ‘Daktarbhai’
Telecom operator Banglalink on Wednesday launched a digital healthcare service platform called “Daktarbhai” to provide comprehensive solutions to customers.
22 August 2019
PM opens Biman’s third Dreamliner ‘Gaangchil’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates ‘Gaangchil’, the third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, setting up a new milestone for the national flag carrier.
22 August 2019
Grameenphone gets new CFO
Grameenphone has appointed Jens Becker as its new chief financial officer (CFO), effective from August 15.
21 August 2019
Exports smash record in July, fetch $3.89b
Exports brought home record amounts in July, in a development that will bring a huge sigh of relief for the government battling sizeable balance of payments deficit.
20 August 2019
PM to inaugurate 3rd Dreamliner ‘Gangchil’ Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate third Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner “Gangchil” on Thursday.
19 August 2019