Gas meter rent increase act of revenge against people: BNP

The main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Wednesday said that the government increased the charge of residential prepaid gas meters to take revenge on people for not appearing in the polling stations on January 7. ‘A two-fold increase in meter fares has been imposed on people for watching the circus in

Emirates notes 154% increase in vegan meals onboard

The ‘Veganuary’ has kicked off. From its UK origins in 2014, the concept of ‘Veganuary’, a month-long initiative promoting the vegan diet, has continued to garner interest amongst the general population. In fact, Emirates has noted a 154% increase in vegan meals served onboard between 2021 and 2022, with over

Country’s apparel export to cross $100b by 2030

Bangladesh's apparel export will cross the $100-billion target by 2030, considering the potentials of the markets in Europe, the Uk, and the USA amid declining share of Chinese garments, experts have said. The global apparel market size will be around $1135 billion in 2030. During this period Bangladeshi apparel exporters expect