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The once cheery demeanour of leather goods and footwear exporters has turned into one of depression as shipments declined 22 per cent in the just-concluded fiscal year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) is moving towards deals to incorporate 23 more dedicated services for investors on its website within the next two months, aiming at improving Bangladesh’s ranking in the World Bank’s ease of doing business index and attract foreign investment.
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Cable manufacturers are fearing a 50 per cent year-on-year slash in revenue this year as demand for wires fell drastically in the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) is looking for a path to overcome the difficulties of the Covid-19 pandemic in implementation of its funded projects in Bangladesh.
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Motorcycle makers have urged the government to continue exempting VAT on sales of locally-made parts until 2027 to keep prices low as the purchasing power of people has seen a sharp fall due to Covid-19 pandemic.
