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Anyone hindering deregulation drive to face tough action

Anyone hindering deregulation drive to face tough action

Anyone trying to obstruct the government-adopted deregulation agenda would face tough action as the new administration is bent on simplifying business regulations and improving the investment climate, says the finance minister. "If anybody obstructs the deregulation process, he or she will b

Foreign currency reserve stands at $35.74b

Foreign currency reserve stands at $35.74b

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves stood at  $35.74 billion, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank (BB) today (Monday). The central bank said that under the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Manual (BPM-6)

Dhaka, KL eye concluding mutually beneficial FTA in 2027

Dhaka, KL eye concluding mutually beneficial FTA in 2027

Bangladesh and Malaysia on Monday expressed their commitment to advancing negotiations with a view to concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries in 2027, for a "mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking" agreement that reflects current global trading practices.

KL extends support for Dhaka's aspiration to join RCEP

KL extends support for Dhaka's aspiration to join RCEP

Malaysia on Monday expressed its support for Bangladesh’s aspiration to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), recognising its growing economic significance and strategic role in the region, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both leaders -- Prime Minister Tarique Ra

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