The government has set a new export target of $63.5 billion for the current financial year (FY26), aiming for 16.5 per cent growth over the income achieved in the previous fiscal year (FY25). Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin made the announcement at a press conference at his secretariat office on
The government has cut palm oil prices by Tk 19 per litre to Tk 150 per litre, while that of bottled soybean oil remains unchanged at Tk 189 per litre. Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman announced this at a press conference at his Secretariat office in the capital on Tuesday. The government made t
The government has decided to allow import of onions from different countries to increase its supply and ease market price across the country. Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin announced the decision at a press briefing - following a meeting to set the 2025-26 fiscal year export targets at the Mini
Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said that efforts are underway to reduce the United States' reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 15 per cent, following a recent cut from 35 per cent to 20 per cent. Speaking at a press briefing after a meeting on export targets for FY 2025-26, held at the
Bangladesh has sought Malaysia’s assistance in developing a halal industrial park, aiming to tap into the rapidly expanding global halal products market. “Let’s make a move on this,” said Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus during a meeting with Malaysian halal industry
Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Tuesday cancelled two scheduled flights to Kuwait and Dubai due to an aircraft shortage, disrupting travel plans for passengers. The Dhaka-Kuwait flight BG-343, originally set to depart at 3:45 pm, and the Dhaka-Dubai flight via Chattogram, scheduled for 5:05 pm, were
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus Tuesday invited Malaysian investors to invest in Bangladesh to book bounteous business benefits unlocked by the interim government through a series of measures to turn the country a business haven. "Bangladesh is trying to become business-friendly in every possibl
Saudi Arabia is considering hiring skilled and trained nurses from Bangladesh, with an initial plan to recruit 100 nurses in collaboration with Bangladesh's Unique Group. "The initiative is tailored to meet Saudi healthcare standards," said Dr Khalid Moghem Alharbi, a Saudi entrepreneur, healthcar
To keep the price of rice stable, the government has allowed 15 trading organizations to import 26,000 tonnes of rice from India through Hili land port. Deputy Assistant Officer of the Quarantine Department of Dinajpur Hili Land Port Md Yusuf Ali said on Tuesday that rice import activities from In
Tech giant Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, listed on the capital market, is moving forward in the international market with the goal of becoming one of the world's leading global electronics brands. To achieve that goal, the company is showing great success in expanding the global market. This leadi
