Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand Dr Somkid Jatusripitak has said Thailand will give a fresh look at Bangladesh in the areas of trade, investment and tourism, reports UNB. The Thai DPM also underlined the need for regular exchange and dialogue between the political leaders of the Bimstec two countries…

Stock remained steady yesterday, with the indices inching up at Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges, reports BSS. The market started recovery yesterday on higher trade of a pharmaceutical company that made debut at the country’s two stock exchanges. The trend continued yesterday when the DSEX…

The World Accreditation Day-2016 will be observed in the country like elsewhere in the world today, reports BSS. This year, the theme of the day is "'Accreditation:…

AFP, LONDON: Energy giant Royal Dutch Shell yesterday said it could exit up to 10 countries under a previously announced plan to sell oil and gas assets…

AFP, WASHINGTON:  A worried World Bank slashed its growth forecast for the global economy Tuesday, saying advanced economies are rebounding more slowly than expected and low commodity prices continue to hurt other countries. The Bank said that the global economy should grow at just 2.4 per cent…

AFP, BEIJING:  China’s imports decreased at their slowest pace in more than a year-and-a-half in May, official data showed yesterday, in a…

AFP, BERLIN:  The European Central Bank takes a step into uncharted territory yesterday when it buys bonds issued by companies, in a bid to kickstart sluggish growth and inflation in the eurozone. With key interest rates already below zero and unprecedented ECB funds sloshing around, the Bank will…

Keeping up with the growing demand for environment-friendly RMG products, the garments sector has rapidly started transforming its manufacturing units…

With the aim of poverty reduction, growth and sustainable development of Bangladesh, Denmark has extended its financial assistance for another 5-year, reports BSS. To this end, the government of Bangladesh and Denmark is going to strike a grant deal for “Bangladesh Country Programme” tomorrow…

AFP, TOKYO:  Japan’s economy expanded at a slightly faster pace than first thought, revised figures showed yesterday, knocking hopes that the central bank will unleash fresh stimulus this month. The data were unlikely to inspire renewed faith in Prime Minister’s Shinzo Abe’s faltering…

Bangladesh Myanmar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) has sought support from the Bangladesh Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) to explore business potential in Myanmar, reports UNB. A delegation of the trade body met EPB Vice Chairman Mafruha Sultana at latter’s office in the city recently and…

AFP, SINGAPORE:  Singapore confirmed yesterday it would cut off Internet access for government work stations within a year for security reasons, a surprise move in one of the world’s most wired countries. The decision will not disrupt government operations, the Infocomm Development Authority…

AFP, SINGAPORE:  Oil prices held above $50 in Asia yesterday thanks to a weak dollar as traders await the release of US inventory data later in the day. Traders are expecting US Department of Energy weekly stockpile numbers to show another drop after recent losses, helping to build on a 90 per…