Up Against Arsenic Menace
As a Bangladeshi-American entrepreneur, Minhaj Chowdhury has always been aware of arsenic contamination of subterranean water in South Asian countries, especially in India and Bangladesh. After all, it took the life of his grandfather.
8y ago
Effective communication helps firms boost sales
Marketers should focus on one-to-one communication to build good relations with customers, which will ultimately help companies
8y ago
Meghna Group to build two economic zones
Meghna Group of Industries will build two economic zones on 325 acres of land at Sonargaon upazila in Narayanganj, the third in the private sector.
8y ago
Novo Nordisk helps Bangladesh step up fight against diabetes
Novo Nordisk, the world's largest insulin manufacturer, will continue to support the Diabetic Association of Bangladesh (DAB) in
8y ago
ACI sells household brands to US firm for Tk 250.54cr
Local conglomerate ACI has sold a portion of its portfolio of household brands to a US-based company for Tk 250.54 crore, a move
9y ago
Bangladeshis pay highest migration costs worldwide: WB
Bangladeshi migrant workers pay the highest recruitment costs in the world, the World Bank said in a report. Citing a recent survey by the Global Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development, the WB said worker-paid recruitment costs averaged $1,955 in Kuwait with the Bangladeshis paying the highest, ranging between $1,675 and $5,154.
9y ago
Tyre market gearing towards full steam
Bangladesh's tyre market is projected to grow at around 9 percent annually until 2020, riding on higher vehicle sales and rising investments
9y ago
Baishakh brings hope for boutique houses
Despite the blanket of unease over the country, fashion houses are banking on Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, to bring them some cheer and set the tone for the rest of the year.
9y ago
March 27, 2015
Commercial papers set to become hot cakes: ACI
The commercial paper (CP) market is likely to expand about 29 times to Tk 10,000 crore in the next five years for the low cost and easy access,
March 18, 2015
Commercial papers: short-cut to funds
A new money market instrument -- commercial paper -- is gaining popularity among companies owing to its low cost and easy
March 11, 2015
Gold prices slip
Gold prices have dropped 3.24 percent since January 22 due to a decline in domestic demand for jewellery and the value of the precious metal in the global market.
March 10, 2015
Leather goods: Relocation issue
Bangladesh’s effort to emerge as a major leather products exporting nation is not getting momentum due to long dilly-dallying over the relocation of polluting tanneries from the capital to Savar.
March 8, 2015
Bangladesh a bright example of women's employment: study
Bangladesh has made significant progress in women's employment thanks to better education and wider opportunities, according to a study by MasterCard.
March 5, 2015
Bangladesh becoming a top spot for Muslim travellers
Bangladesh has found a place among the world's top destinations for Muslim travellers, largely thanks to its availability of Muslim-friendly services and facilities, according to a study.
February 24, 2015
Bangladesh a top choice for Japanese investors: survey
Most Japanese firms operating in China choose Bangladesh as the second best investment destination after India due to lower production costs here, according to a survey by Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro).
February 18, 2015
Switching To Plastic Money
Transactions via plastic cards are on the rise, thanks to relaxed rules and a tech-savvy young population. Bangladesh saw 12.73 percent growth
February 17, 2015
Domestic air travel growth stutters
Growth in domestic air travel slowed down last year mainly on the back of one of the major carriers' shift in focus to international routes.
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