Month: January 2021
Economy
Keep tariffs on China, outgoing US trade chief says
Observerbd WASHINGTON, Jan 12: Outgoing US President Donald Trump’s trade chief on Monday urged President-elect Joe Biden to maintain tariffs imposed on China, arguing...
Economy
Dutch customs seize sandwiches from UK passengers after Brexit
Observerbd Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, Md. Jashim Uddin (left), with Bangladesh Forum Qatar (BFQ) President Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, during the BFQ’s Members’ Night...
Economy
35 MW solar plant starts transmitting electricity
Observerbd Another utility scale solar power plant has come online in Bangladesh as the government presses ahead with an ambition to generate 10% of...
Economy
DSE, CSE continue flying
Observerbd Country’s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), continued soaring with turnover. The broad index, DSEX settled at...
Economy
BD Forum Qatar plans global garments fair
Observerbd Ambassador of Bangladesh to Qatar, Md. Jashim Uddin (left), with Bangladesh Forum Qatar (BFQ) President Mohammad Shafiqul Islam, during the BFQ’s Members’ Night...
Economy
BD medicine export rises by 17pc to $86.33m in July-Dec
Observerbd Pharmaceuticals export posted over 17 per cent growth to US$86.33 million in first half of the ongoing financial year as per latest business...
Economy
BGMEA to get US law firm’s service on EU GSP extension
Observerbd The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) recently signed an agreement with US firm Sidley Austin LLP for advice on getting duty-free...
Economy
India’s Mahindra to set up agro-machinery plant in BD
Observerbd The Mahindra and Mahindra Limited of India agreed to establish an assembling factory of agriculture machineries in Bangladesh to prompt supply of accessories...
Economy
Finance raises many questions
Observerbd Finance raises many questions The huge loan scam at Uttara Finance and Investment Ltd (UFIL) involving around Tk 6,000 crore has raised question...