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Remittance, export growths lessen trade deficit
BoP still negative
Growths in remittance and export have continued lessening Bangladesh's trade deficit in the first eight months of the current fiscal year, resulting in surplus current account balance.

BKMEA to introduce productivity service for factories
Bangladesh Knitwear Manu-facturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA) is going to introduce productivity improvement service for knit industry with financial support from European Union (EU), sources said.

First-ever show on quality management system to begin May 26
The first-ever exhibition on quality management system (QMS) will begin in Dhaka on May 26 to showcase QMS products and services for business houses.

Citigroup senior executive in Dhaka
Sim S. Lim, regional head of Citigroup Asia Pacific Emerging Markets Sales & Trading, arrived in Dhaka on a two-day official visit, says a press release.

Dhaka motor show kicks off Thursday
Dhaka Motor Show 2006 will begin on Thursday at Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre.

EU trade envoy aims for global trade advance in coming months
European Trade Commissioner Peter Mandelson hopes a global commerce agreement can be reached in the coming months but warned Monday that it would require advances in several sectors.

DBH launches 'FlexiPlus Home Loan'
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Lte (DBH), a housing finance company, has introduced 'DBH FlexiPlus Home Loan' for discerning clients, the first of its kind in Bangladesh.

Housing Group of Sylhet to hold fairs in Dubai, London
Real Estate and Housing Group of Sylhet (REHGS) is going to organise two housing fairs in Dubai and London in next June and July.

Bank Asia declares 30pc dividend
Bank Asia Limited has approved 30 percent dividend for its shareholders.

Oil prices slip off record highs in Asian trade
Oil prices slipped off record highs above 75 dollars in Asian trade Monday on profit-taking after the market's unprecedented advance last week, dealers said.

India to double ADB borrowing to $2b
India will almost double its borrowings from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to two billion dollars this year, a minister said Monday.

Emirates opens new office at ZIA
Emirates recently opened its new office at Terminal 1 in Zia International Airport, Dhaka.