Netrokona's 'balish mishti' wins GI recognition
Netrokona's century-old 'balish mishti,' a pillow-shaped Bengali sweet, has been listed as Bangladesh's 58th geographical indication product by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks.
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Bangladesh to hold election before Ramadan, Yunus tells IMF chief
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus told IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva that Bangladesh will hold its 13th national election before Ramadan in February, the state news agency reported.
Bangladesh to allow egg, onion imports if prices exceed set thresholds
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has recommended allowing imports of eggs once a dozen tops 150 taka and onions once they cross 90 taka per kilogram, along with duty waivers to stabilize prices.
Bangladesh closes three land ports on Indian border, suspends operations at a fourth
The interim government has closed three land ports along the Bangladesh-India border and suspended operations at a fourth, citing a lack of activity and inadequate infrastructure, Chief Adviser's press secretary Shafiqul Alam said.
Gold prices rise after one-month gap
DHAKA — Gold prices in Bangladesh have risen for the first time in a month, with the Bangladesh Jewellers' Association raising the price of 22-carat gold by 1,050 taka per bhori to 172,650 taka,…
Nagad to be transferred to private sector, governor says
DHAKA — The government will hand over the mobile financial services platform Nagad, currently run by the postal department, to the private sector, Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H. Mansur said Wednesday.
Wait times shrink at Chattogram port
CHATTOGRAM — The wait for ships to berth at Chattogram port, which had stretched to about a week, is now shortening, easing delays in cargo delivery for businesses.
Banks, garment factories to close Aug. 5 for July uprising day
DHAKA — Banks and garment factories across Bangladesh will close on Aug. 5 to mark the July Uprising Day, with Bangladesh Bank and the apparel-industry body BGMEA issuing separate notices.
Bangladesh Bank lowers private-sector credit growth target
DHAKA — The central bank has cut its private-sector credit growth target to 7.20% through December from 9.8%, citing efforts to rein in inflation, Governor Ahsan H. Mansur said Thursday.
Do not pay brokers for overseas jobs, Chuadanga DC warns
CHUADANGA — Workers planning to go abroad should never pay brokers and should instead contact government offices, get trained and register as skilled workers, Chuadanga Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Jahirul Islam said Saturday.
US seals 'largest arms deal in history' with Saudi Arabia
The United States and Saudi Arabia signed a roughly $142 billion arms agreement Tuesday in Riyadh during a Saudi-U.S. investment forum attended by President Donald Trump, the White House said.