Nine in ten Bangladeshi children say that it is very important for the government to spend more on education, health and other areas that directly impact children, according to a new UNICEF survey. Some 14,000 children and 37,000 young people aged 18-24 participated in the survey, which asked them for their
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UCB Investment announces closure of IBBL 2nd bond
Dhaka seeks increased Swiss investment
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md. Shahriar Alam has called for more Swiss investment in Bangladesh. He made the call during a bilateral meeting with Livia Leu, state secretary of Switzerland held on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos on Monday. Shahriar informed the Swiss state secretary
PM urges US companies to boost investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday said Bangladesh needs enhanced investment from its friendly countries, especially from the USA, as it aspires to become a developed and prosperous country by 2041.“Bangladesh has been recommended to graduate from the LDC in 2026. We are aspiring to become a developed and prosperous
PM seeks larger UAE investment in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) business community to invest largely in Bangladesh Special Economic Zones and high-tech parks particularly in ready made garments (RMG), leather, jute, food, ICT and ITES (IT Enabled Services). "Our financial markets are now ready to support advanced private equity and
UAE finds Bangladesh food processing industry promising for investment
UAE Ambassador in Bangladesh Abdulla Ali AlHmoudi on Wednesday said the food processing industry in Bangladesh looks promising for possible investment by his country’s businesspeople. The ambassador made the remark during a courtesy call on the FBCCI President Md. JashimUddin at FBCCI office. The envoy said that different countries showcase their goods
UCB Investment, Lead Issue Manager of SJIBL Mudaraba Perpetual Bond
Debut Trading and Ring Bell Ceremony of SJIBL Mudaraba Perpetual Bond was held on Sunday at DSE Tower. UCB Investment Ltd. is the Lead Issue Manager and Arranger of the issuance. M Shaifur Rahman Mazumdar, FCA, FCMA, Chief Operating Officer, Dhaka Stock Exchange, Md. Abul Bashar, EVP and Company Secretary, ShahjalalIslami Bank
BGMEA President seeks support of all to protect interests of RMG sector
Support and cooperation of all including the government, entrepreneurs and workers are needed to protect the interests of RMG industry, especially at the present situation when the sector is passing a critical period, said Faruque Hassan, President of BGMEA, said a press release. “While the apparel sector is yet to fully
Foreign firms show interest to invest $1.16b
Foreign companies that took part in the Bangladesh Trade and Investment Summit 2021 have shown interest to invest $1.16 billion in the country. "We received expressions of interest for foreign investment, particularly in the infrastructure sector, which we will forward to the commerce ministry," said Rizwan Rahman, president of the Dhaka
9 cos get govt plots to invest $55mn in IT sector
The authority of Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park has allotted plots to nine companies at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Hi-Tech Park in Kaliakair and Sheikh Hasina Software Technology Park in Jashore. These companies will invest approximately $55 million in developing the information technology sector of the country. Under the agreement, seven companies in Bangabandhu