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Dhaka-Beijing relations to be deepened further: Dr Yunus

Dhaka-Beijing relations to be deepened further: Dr Yunus

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the relationship between Bangladesh and China would further be deepened through his four-day official visit that begins on Wednesday. "I am going to China on a four-day visit. I will meet with President Xi Jinping. I will also meet with CEOs of major Chin

Vermicelli prices up this year

Vermicelli prices up this year

Although flour and sugar are cheaper this year, the cost of vermicelli has increased to some extent ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr. Vermicelli, known as 'semai' in Bengali, is widely consumed by Bangladeshis during the Eid festivals. A visit to various markets in the capital revealed that a 200-gramme p


German business sentiment rises in March, Ifo survey finds

German business sentiment rises in March, Ifo survey finds

German business morale rose in March, a survey showed on Tuesday, as companies expect a recovery after two years of contraction in Europe's largest economy. The Ifo institute said its business climate index stood at 86.7 in March from 85.3 in February, in line with the forecasts of analysts polled

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