Tag: boosting economy

IFC, partners for advancing gender equality to boost economy

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has partnered with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), UN Women, United Nations Global Compact, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to Ring the Bell for gender equality to mark International Women's Day. The event highlighted the private sector's key role in boosting the

EU envoy for boosting business ties with Bangladesh

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Ambassador and Head of Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley on Wednesday said the time has come for moving ahead with a European Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) to promote trade and investment and help ensure a smooth transition to GSP+ era. "GSP plus is

3rd Shitalakhya Bridge to boost economy, enhance road networks

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The six-lane 3rd Shitalakhya Bridge, which is expected to open at the month end or first week of next month, will connect Narayanganj city with Bandar upazila, boosting economy, easing the communication between Chattogram and southwestern districts via Padma Bridge. Once the 1.29 kilometer long bridge is opened, Chattogram region-bound vehicles