Expanding our trade opportunities
With Bangladesh soon to graduate from a least developed country, it is imperative that it explore new avenues for trade. To that end, we wholeheartedly agree with FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin that it is essential to strengthen commercial activities in order to expand trade in non-conventional markets.
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Will Biman benefit from adding new Airbus aircraft to its fleet?
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has formulated a plan to expand its fleet size to 45 aircraft from the existing 21 by 2031 in order to generate more revenue.
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AirbusAdjusting the light
Bangladesh's light engineering sector, despite its nascence, has always held a lot of promise in terms of becoming an exporting industry. In fact, earlier this year, it was stated by experts that the industry stands to earn $25 billion by exporting products to potential markets like China, the US, India, Singapore, and Japan, provided that necessary policy support was given to the sector.
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CollectedDead air
Not too long ago, one of the many staples of Eid was TV programs, especially TV dramas. The audience used to wait in front of the TV set after the day to watch good stories unfold through star-studded dramas with their family at home.
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Biden looks forward to meeting Zelensky in Hiroshima
US President Joe Biden "looks forward" to meeting Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky in Hiroshima, the White House said Saturday, confirming the pair would meet on the sidelines of a G7 summit.
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FILE PHOTO: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, right and US President Joe Biden shake hands before a meeting in Kyiv on February 20, 2023 Reuters