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In an interview with The Independent, conducted during his visit to Bangladesh, Dinesh Verma, , managing director for India and SAARC, Juniper Networks,…

No barrier for India to use Mongla, Chattogram sea ports

Bangladesh and India have signedan agreement to use Chattogram and Mongla Ports in Bangladesh for movement of goods to and from India. The two countries…

WB sanctions $425m for improving road conenctions through rural bridges

The World Bank (WB) yesterday sanctioned $425 million to improve road connections in Bangladesh by building, maintaining and improving bridges in rural areas.This programme is going to benefit two-thirds of the country's population. ‘The Operation for Supporting Rural Bridges’ programme…

Imported onion prices shoot up

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Earn more from exports, says Tofail

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China leads the way as world’s billionaires get even richer

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