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Trade in the hands of Bipu- Bobby 's friends and associates
During the Awami League government, former state minister for power, energy and mineral resources Nasrul Hamid Bipu and Sheikh Rehanas son Radwan Mujib Siddiq Bobbys friends and associates controlled the entire prepaid meter business. Through this, these heavyweights had control over a trade worth...
UK treasury chief heads to China to revive economic talks, strengthen ties
Britains Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is traveling to China this weekend to revive suspended economic and financial talks and strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The Labour government aims to reset strained ties with Beijing while addressing Britains sluggish economy, the Treasury...
Dhaka International Trade Fair kicks off Wednesday
The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is set to begin on Wednesday at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre at Purbachal. Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is scheduled to inaugurate the fair around 10:00 am at Purbachal. Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashir Uddin told a...
Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into effect on January 1, 2025, signaling a new chapter in the strategic partnership between the two nations. This milestone was announced during a special ceremony attended in person by Maldives Minister of Economic Development and Trade...
With innovation, tribute DITF-2025 set to begin on Jan 1
The countdown to the 29th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is nearing its end as the grand event is scheduled to commence on January 1 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal, Dhaka, reports UNB. The month-long exhibition will conclude on January 31, 2025,...
Japan accuses Google of violating anti-monopoly laws
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order against Google, accusing the tech giant of violating the countrys antimonopoly laws by coercing smartphone manufacturers to preinstall its search app on devices. This would mark the first time a cease-and-desist...
Sri Lankan -resident embarks on first official visit to India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed for India Sunday afternoon, marking his first official overseas visit since assuming office, according to the Presidents Media Division (PMD), as reported by the Daily Mirror. This visit is expected to strengthen bilateral relations and...
Government will move forward step by step towards the election: Hassan Arif
The government will move forward step by step towards the election, stated A F Hassan Arif, Adviser to the Ministries of Civil Aviation and Tourism, and Land. He made these remarks while speaking to the media after visiting the Asian International Trade Fair at BICC in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar,...
Bangladesh, Singapore commend launch of FTA negotiation
Bangladesh and Singapore have expressed satisfaction with the launching of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiation and hoped that FTA would facilitate more economic engagements between the two countries, reports BSS. The observation was made when Singapore non-resident High Commissioner to...
Which direction will Trump choose on Ukraine, the Middle East, and China?
With the conclusion of the Democratic era, power in the United States has shifted to Republican Donald Trump. This transition is expected to bring significant changes to U.S. foreign policy, as Trump has expressed disagreement with several key Democratic policies. Under his leadership, the U.S. is...
China bracing for fresh tensions with Trump over issues
The first time China faced Donald Trumps administration, there was a trade war, a breach of protocol involving Taiwans former leader, and a president-to-president bromance that turned sour, reports UNB. As President-elect Trump prepares to start his second term in office, China is bracing for...
Free Trade Agreement: Dhaka, Bangkok plan to hold 6th JTC soon
Bangladesh and Thailand have underscored the necessity of convening 6th Joint Trade Committee (JTC) meeting in Dhaka as soon as possible, highlighting that this would pave the way for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, reports UNB. The Thai side flagged that the trial run of direct coastal...
Trade resumes through Benapole land port after 2 days
Trade between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole land port restarted on Monday morning after a two-day halt. The trade remained suspended on Saturday and Sunday due to the inauguration of a new passenger terminal at Indias Petrapole land port by Indian Union Home Minister Amit Shah on...
IMF warns world to avoid global trade war
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the world economy could contract by the size of the combined French and German economies, if there is a broad-based trade war between the worlds major economies. It comes as concerns are escalating ahead of the possible reelection of Donald Trump....