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Chinese investment booms in Bepza EZ: 24 deals signed, 34 more in pipeline

Staff Correspondent: Chinese investment in Bangladesh’s economic zones is rising, driven partly by tariff policies imposed by the USA and the competitive labour market, according to the Bangladesh Export Processing

Peking University confers honorary doctorate upon Professor Yunus

UNB: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus was conferred upon an honorary doctorate by Peking University (PKU) in a ceremony held at the university’s conference hall on Saturday. After receiving the

Eid travelers face risks despite smooth traffic on Dhaka-Tangail highway

Staff Correspondent: Despite smooth traffic flow on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway, Eid travelers are facing significant risks as they resort to unsafe transport options. Many passengers, unable to secure seats

Beijing pledges $2.1 bn in investments, loans, grants for Bangladesh

UNB: Bangladesh has secured a commitment of $2.1 billion in Chinese investments, loans and grants from the Chinese government and its companies during the “milestone” visit of Chief Adviser Professor

Remittances extend monthly record to $2.95 bn in just 26 days of March

Staff Correspondent: Bangladesh received its highest ever $2.95 billion in inward remittances in 26 days of March. Bankers and sector insiders predict that for the first time, Bangladesh will reach

Over Tk 2.78 cr collected as toll from Jamuna Bridge in 24 hrs

BSS: A total of Taka 2,78,99,900 were collected as toll from the Jamuna bridge in the last 24 hours. “A total of 33,766 different type of vehicles crossed the Jamuna