DHAKA: The Bangladesh Bank is set to release a new Tk 50 note on December 15. Abul Kalam Azad, General Manager of Department of Communications and Publications of Bangladesh Bank (Assistant spokesperson) told Banglanews that the new note will be released as there is similarity in

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by a record 8.15 percent in the last fiscal year (FY19) while the per capita income reached $1,909. Planning Minister MA Mannan was briefing reporters after the Executive Committee meeting of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)

DHAKA:  A total of 4,159 metric tons of onions have arrived in Bangladesh on Thursday (December 5). Different importers imported through different ports in the country. According to a release of the Ministry of Commerce issued on Friday (December 6), 1,227 MT onions entered the

Pathao Limited is the first major ride-sharing company to receive license (enlistment certificate) from Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). “We are grateful to accept the enlistment certificate from BRTA for being the largest digital platform on demand in Bangladesh," said

Citibank has launched its one-stop Mobile Account Opening Service on December 3, which allows new clients to open bank account (Citibanking, Citi Priority or Citigold Account) and investment accounts in one go through Citi Mobile® App at anytime and anywhere. The account application

DHAKA: Imran Kadir has been elected as the President of Junior Chamber International (JCI) Dhaka North for the next term. JCI Dhaka North elected its executive body and board members for the year-2020 during a meeting of general members held at Six Seasons Hotel Dhaka recently.

China-U.S.A jointly owned company M/s. Oscar Bangla Co., Ltd. will invest US$ 3.46 million to set up a wig and hair related products manufacturing plant in Ishwardi Export Processing Zone. Mentionable that along with this factory the total number of wig and hair related factory stands at

Masatsugu Asakawa has been unanimously elected President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) by its Board of Governors. Mr. Asakawa, 61, currently Special Advisor to Japan’s Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, will assume office as ADB's 10th President on 17 January 2020. He

DHAKA: Water transport workers enforced indefinite countrywide strike on early Saturday to press home their 11-point demand, including implementation of wage scale 2016, issuance of identity cards, service books, and appointment letters. Bangladesh Water Transport Workers’ Federation

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to launch five new ocean-going ships of Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) on Thursday (November 28). The premier is expected to launch the inauguration ceremony through video conferencing from her official residence-Ganabhaban. As per

CHATTOGRAM: The importers are held hostage by a cargo handling syndicate in unloading imported goods from big vessels to lighter vessels at the outer anchorage of Chittagong port. This syndicate, however, has been controlling the business for years having no necessary handling

Rainbow Paints, popular paint brand of RFL Group, has introduced All-rounder exterior paints with a view to providing highest quality paints to its customers. RN Paul, Managing Director of RFL Group, inaugurated the new paints through an event held at RFL head office at Badda area of

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) on Saturday (November 23) decided to increase the price of gold at Tk 1,166 per bhori.  The new rate will be effective from Sunday (November 24), says a press release signed by BAJUS general secretary Dilip Kumar Agarwal. The

DHAKA:  Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said Turkey will invest in Bangladesh’s tourism sector. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal held a meeting with Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy in Ankara on Thursday (November 21). In response to an invitation

DHAKA:  Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said Turkey will invest in Bangladesh’s tourism sector. Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal held a meeting with Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy in Ankara on Thursday (November 21). In response to an invitation

DHAKA: Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder on Wednesday (Nov 20) said price of rice would not go up in Dhaka even if the transport workers continue their strike for seven to ten days. Besides, the minister warned against increasing rice prices, saying the country has an adequate

DHAKA: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said large Japanese investments are coming to Bangladesh. AHM Mustafa Kamal said: “We’re looking forward to them (Japanese investors) for making future investments in Bangladesh as very big investment will come up from Japan.”  The

DHAKA: Big shipments of onion will reach the country within a short time by cargo aircrafts and ships, the Ministry of Commerce said. According to a press release of the ministry,  sufficient supply of onion in the market will be ensured soon through importing onion from Turkey by

BHOLA: Chairman of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Commerce Tofail Ahmed said the onion price will become normal soon, because around 50,000 tons imported onion is on the way to cater to country’s demand. Tofail Ahmed, also Awami League advisory council member, was

SANGSAD BHABAN:  Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun told the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the onion markets will return to normal within a few more months. On behalf of Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi, the industries minister was replying to supplementary question made by