Another 100MW solar power plant in Feni on the cards
The Electricity Generation Company of Bangladesh Limited (EGCB) is set to build another 100MW solar power plant in Sonagazi upazila of Feni.
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PM urges expats to brighten Bangladesh's image
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterated her call to Bangladeshi expatriates to contribute to enhancing the country's global image during a meeting with UK Awami League (AL) leaders and representatives from its associated bodies at her place of residence in London.
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Bangladesh balancing India and the US, says Quader
Bangladesh has already balanced India and the US over various issues including the visa restrictions and therefore there is nothing to worry anymore, Awami League General Secretary also Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said.
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World Bank lowers Bangladesh's economic growth projection for FY24 to 5.6%
The World Bank on Tuesday said Bangladesh’s economy may grow at a slower pace in the current FY24 than it did in the previous fiscal year as it faced economic headwinds such as high inflation, external payment pressure, financial sector vulnerabilities and uncertainty.
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BNP urges govt to immediately let Khaleda go abroad for treatment
The BNP Standing Committee has urged the government to let the party’s ailing chairperson Khaleda Zia go abroad for advanced treatment as soon as possible by ensuring a senior citizen’s fundamental and constitutional rights.
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Saudi issues 5,000 visas a day from Dhaka as relations grow
The Saudi embassy has sped up the visa processing functionary in Bangladesh and now issuing about 5,000 visas a day from Dhaka. Big companies of the Kingdom are also set to invest in different sectors of Bangladesh with the growing bilateral relations.
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Inflation slightly drops in September after months
Inflation in Bangladesh slightly improved in September, registering at 9.63%, down from 9.92% in August.
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