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Foreign investors allege investment hurdles in Bangladesh
Representatives of foreign companies have put the problems of investment in Bangladesh before the Chief Adviser to the Interim Government, Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus while having a meeting. In response, the CA said that he has ordered to bring all the companies under one umbrella to attract foreign...
EIB VP to visit Dhaka for Bangladesh-EU cooperation talks
European Investment Bank (EIB) Vice-President Nicola Beer is set to visit Dhaka tomorrow (Jan 7) for a three-day trip to review existing partnerships, discuss various issues and explore expanded investment cooperation with the Interim Government. The EIB, owned by the 27 EU member states, is the...
Hurdles facing investment in telecom sector
The Telecommunications sector of Bangladesh is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles that demand immediate attention. The sector faces numerous obstacles deterring investment, according to industry experts, the challenges include fragmented licensing frameworks, restrictive regulations,...
Commerce adviser seeks investment from Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in UK
Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has stressed the role of Bangladeshi entrepreneurs in the UK in strengthening commercial ties between the two and urged them to invest in Bangladesh, reports UNB. He said: Invest in Bangladesh and contribute to the countrys development. Your role is vital in...
CA’s envoy urges British entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh
Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, on Saturday urged British entrepreneurs, including Bangladeshi-origin investors, to capitalise on Bangladeshs widespread reforms designed to attract foreign direct investment, reports UNB. We are open for business. We are keen...
Investment friendly environment must be created
Abdul Awal Mintoo, Vice-Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and former President of FBCCI, said there is a huge gap between peoples expectations and its fulfillment. Inequality exists in every sector, including education, healthcare, and food, he said, adding: To reduce this,...
People not confident in investment due to lack of trust
Politicians and businessmen emphasis on election to create a stable situation as they think people are not confident of investing across sectors due to the uncertainty. Speakers made these statements while addressing a round table conference at Bashundhara City Conference Hall in capital titled...
Bangladesh must boost investment to avoid economic crisis
The country risks plunging into an economic crisis in the coming days if the government fails to accelerate public and private investments within the shortest possible time, analysts have warned, reports UNB. According to Planning Adviser Dr Wahiduddin Mahmud, private investment remains stagnant...
Businessmen in target like one-eleven situation
Businesses are once again reeling under the weight of fear, anxiety, and inconstancy. Following a travel alert issued in the extreme deterioration in law and order, foreign investors are losing trust, plunging the countrys investment climate to new squats. The situation on the ground is chaotic,...
Adani Group says it lost nearly $55 billion since US graft charges
The Adani Group announced on Wednesday that it had incurred a massive loss of nearly $55 billion since U.S. corruption charges were filed against top officials, which the company denies, reads a the Hindu report. Indias Adani Group conglomerate said Wednesday it had suffered a staggering loss of...
What lies ahead for the youth?
A survey by the private organization Youth Matters reveals that 42% of Bangladeshi youth aspire to move abroad. Is this number surprisingly low or high? It likely depends on the demographic surveyed. If the sample included youth from both urban and rural areas, the figure might be representative....
BIDA chief encourages Chinese investors to explore opportunities in post-US election era
Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, Executive Chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), has extended an invitation to China-based manufacturers to invest in Bangladesh following recent developments in the post-US election landscape. In an open letter to Chinese investors,...
Saudi Arabia enters cricket scene with major investment in IPL auction
Saudi Arabia is hosting this years Indian Premier League (IPL) player auction, marking a significant collaboration between the high-profile cricket tournament, which continues to expand its global presence, and the kingdom, which is using sports as a tool to enhance its international image....
Adani shares plunge again in India following founder’s U.S. bribery charges
Shares in Indian billionaire Gautam Adanis conglomerate plummeted again on Friday following U.S. charges that the tycoon paid over $250 million in bribes to secure lucrative government contracts, shaking investor confidence, reports AFP. A bombshell indictment filed in New York on Wednesday...
Dinosaur skeleton goes for 6 million euros in Paris sale
The skeleton of a 22-metre-long dinosaur (70 feet) fetched six million euros ($6.4 million) Saturday, journalists learned from auction houses Collin du Bocage and Barbarossa, reports BSS, citing AFP. Report says, an anonymous collector snapped up the vegetarian apatosaurus, which was excavated...
Bangladeshi citizens use island passports for money laundering
Bangladeshi rich people are increasingly seeking citizenship in Caribbean island nations, purchasing passports from countries like Antigua and Barbuda, Trinidad, and Grenada. This trend includes former government officials, businesspeople, and influencers across various professions. However, top...
Media should stay more vigilant: ICB chairman
The chairman of the state-owned investment organisation, Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB), Abu Ahmed, has said that reports or articles published in the media that harm businesses, industrial entrepreneurs, and the public should not be published. He urged the media to exercise caution...
Businessmen in fear of decline in investment
Bangladesh Banks effort to control inflation is going on and they increase the policy interest rate thrice in three months. However, the businessmen are in fear of losing investment due to the increase in policy interest rate. According to them, the interest rate on personal debt will be increased,...