Seven industrial units in the newly established two private economic zones in Narayanganj have started production initially that is expected to expedite the industrial growth and job creation in the country, reports BSS. "Two of the three certified economic zones in private sector--Meghna and Aman--have…

Xinhua, YANGON: The Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC) is likely to change its foreign investment policy by granting foreigners to run distribution of petroleum in the country, the local Myanmar Times quoted MIC Secretary U Aung Naing Oo as disclosing yesterday. Foreign investors will be advised to…

Private carrier US-Bangla Airlines is going to operate flights on Chittagong-Kolkata route from April 13 and Chittagong-Dhaka-Bangkok route from May 3, reports BSS. The one-way minimum fare for Chittagong-Kolkata has been fixed Tk 6,399 while the return fare Tk 12,199, said a press release yesterday.…

Speakers at a seminar yesterday called for providing more credit in Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) sector to achieve the development goals, including Vision-2021, Vision 2041 and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reports BSS. “Poverty alleviation side by side overall development is…

AFP, ROME: An Italian court on Friday banned the use of smartphone apps for the ride-hailing group Uber, saying they contribute to traditional taxis facing unfair competition, local media reported. In a ruling that is subject to appeal, a court in Rome upheld a complaint filed by taxi unions and gave…

Speakers yesterday stressed the need for public-private partnership to ensure participation of the government as well as the people to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reports BSS. They also emphasised for giving similar importance of both the public and private partnership and ensure…