Biman Bangladesh Airlines has a plan to expand its fleet to 47 aircraft by 2034, adding 32 new planes to enhance its competitiveness in the regional aviation market, the carrier's new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jahid Islam Bhuiyan, announced. "Biman will have a fleet of 47 aircraft by 2034.
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China now 4th largest source of foreign loans in Bangladesh
China has emerged as a major source of funding for Bangladesh's infrastructure projects, becoming the country's fourth-largest lender. Following President Xi Jinping's 2016 visit, during which he pledged nearly $20 billion in loan assistance, Chinese loans have surged, exceeding $1 billion annually in recent years. While these loans offer competitive interest
New budget to take Bangladesh one step forward: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Saturday said the proposed national budget for the FY 2024-25 was not an ambitious one, vowing to take Bangladesh one step forward through implementation of the new budget. "I don't consider the budget as an ambitious one. --- we will take Bangladesh one step ahead through implementation
WB approves $650m to help Bangladesh develop Bay Terminal
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved $650 million to help Bangladesh invest in infrastructure critical for developing the Bay Terminal deep seaport. The Bay Terminal, located in the Anandangar/Sandwip channel, west of the Chittagong port and close to existing road and rail links to Dhaka, is expected
Bangladesh incinerator project sparks row between government & contractor
A disagreement between the Bangladesh government and the contractor China Machinery and Engineering Corp. (CMEC) has apparently stalled the implementation of the first-ever waste-to-power project in Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka. This has exposed a debate about whether the government should proceed with the controversial incineration project. The contracting authority, Dhaka North City
Bangladesh Venture Capital invests in Chaldal and Sokrio
Bangladesh Venture Capital made a total of BDT 25 million investments in Chaldal Limited and Sokrio Technologies Limited. This substantial financial support is aimed at promoting the growth of these enterprises. BVCL’s Chairperson Dr. Md. Sabur Khan mentioned that this is demonstrating our commitment to nurturing the next generation of
China to continue all possible support to Bangladesh: Jianchao
Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao on Tuesday said that China is willing to continue all possible co-operation for the development of Bangladesh. The visiting Chinese minister said this in a meeting with President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban. Welcoming the Minister
Finance Minister seeks more support from OPEC Fund for Bangladesh
The OPEC Fund will sign a framework agreement for 3 to 5 years for having a wider cooperation with Bangladesh. President of OPEC Fund Dr. Abdulhamid Alkhalifa said this in a meeting with Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali in Austria. A fruitful discussion was held between them. The Finance Minister thanked OPEC
Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Society signs MoU with DIU
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Daffodil International University (DIU) and Daffodil Family along with Bangladesh Senior Citizen Welfare Society today on 25th June at 71 Auditorium of Daffodil Plaza in Dhanmondi in the capital to prevent the deterioration of social values and suffering of the growing elderly
Bangladesh suffer thumping defeat to India in T20 World Cup
Bangladesh endured another heavy defeat on Saturday in Antigua, losing by 50 runs to India in their latest T20 World Cup encounter, marking their fifth consecutive loss against India in the T20 World Cups. India secured victory through a collective batting effort, posting a near-200 run total despite no individual fifties