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Bangladesh targets tourism growth through better connectivity, infrastructure
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16 individuals, organisations, initiatives honoured with tourism awards
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Grameen Telecom concern launches gpay
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mCapital unveils $1 billion Bangladesh fund plan
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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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Thai woman claims self defence after biting Indian tourist's lip in Pattaya
An Indian tourist is injured when a Thai woman bit his lip during a street fight on Pattaya's Walking Street, police says.
23 September 2018
Mobile internet pricing set for adjustments
Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar yesterday said the government has taken an initiative to adjust prices of data packages of mobile internet services.
9 September 2018
InterContinental opens Thursday
InterContinental Dhaka, formerly known as Ruposhi Bangla and Sheraton, is scheduled to open on September 13 after four years of renovations.
9 September 2018
Local airlines upset despite travel boom
Local airlines nowadays carry nearly double the number of passengers on domestic routes compared to what was five years ago but the surge hasn't translated into profitability, said executives.
5 September 2018
Stop unwanted messages
The telecom regulator has ordered mobile operators to stop sending commercial and promotional messages to subscribers if they choose not to receive those.
4 September 2018
Qubee parts with individual subscribers
Nearly nine years past its launch, wireless broadband operator Qubee has brought to a close its individual subscriber-centric services.
2 September 2018
US top beef exporter of the world
Beef exports of the US accounted for 12.9 per cent of total production in 2017. Although India has banned the slaughtering of cows and consumption of beef in many parts of the country, it is among the top exporters of beef in the world.
1 September 2018
Fortune recognises Telenor's Tonic
Telenor Group has recently been recognised by Fortune magazine for its work to bring affordable healthcare to the mass market through its Tonic mobile service in Bangladesh.
27 August 2018
Transport infrastructure must be improved to support growth
Bangladesh's transport network has little scope to meet the demand of the country's rising population without becoming efficient,
25 August 2018
Prioritising safety in construction
Occupational risks differ depending on the field of one's work. For example, the risk of getting physically injured or being in an
25 August 2018
Mobile data leads to internet boom
The number of the country's active internet connections increased about 20 percent year-on-year to 8.78 crore at the end of June on the back of fast-growing mobile internet and the government's push for digitalisation.
19 August 2018
Biman to increase flights to London
Biman is set to increase flights to London by the end of this year after taking delivery of its second Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in
18 August 2018
Exports to China drop 27pc
Bangladesh's exports to China—one of the most promising Asian markets—fell 26.79 percent year-on-year to $694.97 million in 2017-18.
16 August 2018
Exports off to a good start
Exports started fiscal 2018-19 on a bright note, fetching $3.58 billion in July, which is 19.73 percent more than a year earlier.
14 August 2018
Govt approves four tower licences
The government yesterday approved four applications for tower operations licences as part of its move to separate the network business from telecom services with the view to rationalising the number of towers in the country.
14 August 2018
Uniform call rate from today
A uniform minimum call rate of Tk 0.45 per-minute for mobile phones is going to be effective from early hours of Tuesday as the government approved the fresh tariff to establish a level playing field for the country's telecom operators.
13 August 2018
Grameenphone celebrates 7-crore landmark
Grameenphone crosses seven crore active mobile connections in Bangladesh, a magic figure for any mobile operators even in the global perspective.
13 August 2018
Symphony to start local assembly of handsets next month
All is set for Symphony to start assembling mobile handsets in Bangladesh as the leading vendor has already set up the plant in Ashulia.
12 August 2018
Halal exports hold great potential
Bangladesh has the potential to be a major player in the global halal market if given the right support and market development initiatives, said Abul Kasem Khan, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
9 August 2018
Audit looms over Banglalink, Airtel
With audits into Grameenphone and Robi's books already complete, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is on way to appointing firms to get the same done for Banglalink and Airtel.
9 August 2018