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Danish Co. to develop, operate Laldia container terminal under PPP

Denmark-based APM Terminals will develop and operate the Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) at Chattogram Port for 30 years under a

BRAC Bank drives national push for disability inclusion

BRAC Bank, in collaboration with the Bangladesh Business and Disability Network (BBDN), hosted ‘Empower Ability 2025: Powering Every Ability’ to

Japan extends Bangladesh’s three year duty free access after graduation

Bangladesh will continue to enjoy duty-free access to the Japanese market for three years after graduating from the least developed

UN urges Bangladeshi businesses to map LDC graduation strategy

A visiting United Nations assessment team has requested Bangladeshi businesses to provide a roadmap for the Smooth Transition Strategy (STS),

Denmark pledges DKK 25m to boost human rights, media freedom in Bangladesh

Denmark has announced a new partnership aimed at strengthening human rights, trauma-informed mental health, and media freedom in Bangladesh. The

BGMEA, RSC at odds over labour rights oversight in RMG sector

A sharp conflict has erupted between the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) and the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC)

IP protection drives innovation and industrial growth, say experts

Experts have underlined that protecting intellectual property (IP) is essential for sustaining innovation and boosting economic growth in Bangladesh. Speaking

Govt extends factory, shop licence renewal to five years

The government has extended the licence renewal period for factories, shops, and other establishments registered with the Department of Inspection

Bangladesh must revamp education to meet 4IR challenges: experts

Bangladesh risks falling behind in the global race if it fails to modernise its education system and equip its workforce

Bangladesh must rethink economy to create jobs, say experts

Experts and business leaders have warned that Bangladesh’s existing economic model has reached its limits and must be replaced with