Experts and policy-makers from rice producing countries last week concluded an international annual gathering with a strong recommendation of sharing the proven best practices for sustainable rice production, reports BSS. Over 500 experts and policy-makers participated in a detail discussion in a two-day…

Marking the upcoming Bangla New Year this year, Samsung Mobile announced a lucrative Baishakhi offer which will be available throughout the month of April across the country, reports UNB. Customers can avail 5,000 MAH power bank by purchasing Samsung Galaxy J2 Prime, J2 Pro,J7 Nxt,J7 Nxt 32GB, J7 Prime…

The government has decided to procure 10.5 lakh tonnes of Boro rice from local markets during the upcoming Boro season. The decision was taken at a meeting…

Stocks opened the week yesterday upward with rising trend of all the indices at Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges on higher activities of large-cap…

AFP, Dubai: Dubai is splashing tens of billions of dollars on infrastructure and hospitality projects related to the international trade fair Expo 2020, Dubai-based BNC Network said in a report published Sunday. The value of Expo-related projects underway hit $42.5 billion in March, according to the…

BRAC Bank Limited and International Finance Corporation (IFC), a World Bank Group concern, signed an agreement for the support and funding of the International Trade and Lending program for its Offshore Banking clients, reports BSS.   Under this agreement, BRAC Bank will receive $40 million from…

AP, Beijing: The U.N. secretary-general and the Singaporean foreign minister voiced concerns about global trade tensions and rising protectionism during back-to-back meetings in Beijing on Sunday. Following remarks from his Chinese counterpart, Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan vowed…

AFP, Washington: As US-China trade tensions ratchet up, the technology sector is fretting over the potential for collateral damage to one of America's most important export industries. The tech industry is not directly affected by the new tariffs unveiled by the Trump administration which aim to…

Malpractice in Zimbabwe's tobacco growing industry is rampant, an international human rights organisation has reported after an investigation, reports…

AFP, Hague: Sweet tax deals, a business-friendly climate and an English-speaking population. The Netherlands is going all out to attract companies leaving Britain post-Brexit in search of a new EU-based home. With less than a year before Britain formally leaves the European Union at midnight on March…

AFP, Cairo: An Egyptian court on Saturday suspended a ruling banning the use of ride-sharing apps Uber and Careem until an appeal is exhausted, a judicial source said. In March Cairo's administrative court banned the ride-sharing services following a lawsuit by a lawyer representing cab drivers.…

AFP, Oslo:  Will we someday be able to fly without the guilt of causing environmental damage? A handful of firms and regulators hope that the electric revolution in cars will also take to the skies, helping the industry cope with an expected boom in travel and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "Many…

The US has imposed sanctions on seven Russian oligarchs and 17 senior government officials, accusing them of "malign activity around the globe", reports BBC from Wasington . Twelve companies owned by the oligarchs, the state arms exporter and a bank are also sanctioned. Treasury Secretary…