silk fabric prices Commodity value (vaccines) Soft Silk Saree – Rs 3,000-7,500 Andi Silk Saree – Rs 3,850–7,950 Raw silk hand printed saree – Rs 3,550-6,500 Tussar silk saree – 8,800–19,200 Muslin silk embroidered saree – 9,500-32,500 Balaka silk stitched sari – 17,000–28,000 Tussar silk embroidered saree – Rs 19,500-32,500 Soft and raw silk three-piece […]
Pradeep K Taneja, Senior Lecturer in Asian Studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia, addresses the discussion titled “Why the Bay of Bengal Matters for the World” on the final day of the ‘Bay of Bengal Conversation 2026’ organized by the Center for Governance Studies (CGS) at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel, Dhaka on October […]
There is a fundamental contradiction in the trade policy of Bangladesh. For decades, we have been talking about export diversification, attracting foreign investment and gaining better access to international markets. Nevertheless, a significant part of the trading system is still structured in such a way that it is more profitable for many companies to trade […]
Police security has been tightened at the residence of Jamaat-e-Islami MP Ghulam Rasool, who represents Jessore-4 constituency, following the attack allegedly due to a road dispute. Meanwhile, normal functioning has resumed at the madrassa at the center of the controversy involving the MP and his daughter, with classes and all other activities continuing as normal. […]
Akij Group, one of the leading industrial groups of Bangladesh, has entered the commercial helicopter business, starting services for both patient transport and passenger travel. The service is being operated by the group’s subsidiary Akiz Aviation Ltd, and is designed to serve corporate and business travel, tourism, industrial operations, private transportation and emergency medical services, […]
During the tenure of the current government, Bangladesh’s engagement with countries and alliances such as China, Russia, Türkiye and the European Union has become evident. There were early signs of Bangladesh moving forward positively with India after the new government took charge. However, there remains uneasiness in the relations between the two countries. International relations […]
We must remember that the United States is one of the primary export markets of Bangladesh. The European Union is also among them. Japan has been one of Bangladesh’s most reliable development partners for many decades. India is Bangladesh’s most important neighbour, with a long border, shared rivers, trade, communications, energy and border security – […]
He also drew attention to persistent delays in the implementation of development projects, and called for greater efficiency, timely execution and adaptation to technological change. On the jute sector, the Commerce Minister stressed the importance of moving from raw jute exports to value-added jute products and diverse jute-based textiles, which offer significantly higher export returns. […]
A high-level delegation from the European Union visited the factory of Apex Footwear Limited at Shafipur, Ghazipur to observe how global best practices are maintained in the footwear and leather industry of Bangladesh. The delegation, led by EU Ambassador Michael Miller, viewed the facility as part of a broader EU effort to advance industry-wide sustainability, […]
Transcom Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Simin Rehman has called for reducing advance income tax (AIT) on imported raw materials for the pharmaceutical sector from five per cent to three per cent. He also stressed the need to increase the country’s tax base. He made the remarks at a roundtable discussion titled ‘Budget in Times […]
Panos Mytaros, CEO of Bata Group.Khalid government Our core philosophy is that we want to make shoes for everyone. Everyone deserves good shoes, and when they deserve good shoes, they also deserve Bata. Bata needs to make good shoes for everyone. These are not just words. To do that, you have to create products that […]
The fifth round of Bangladesh-EU diplomatic consultations was held today, Wednesday, at the State Guest House Padma in Dhaka, reflecting a new commitment to deepen the long-term and multifaceted partnership between Bangladesh and the EU. Held after a gap of nearly five years, the consultations provided an opportunity to review the breadth of bilateral cooperation […]