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First-ever venture of Rolls Royce in Bangladesh
September 7, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - A British firm is setting up a power plant in Bangladesh, initiating the multinational's investment in the sector that holds out high prospects.
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German technical assistance for Bangladesh
September 7, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Bangladesh will receive technical assistance totaling Tk 20 crore from Germany for its health and population sector programme (HPSP).
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Lake (Haor) and Water Bodies Development Board formed
September 7, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - A new board, `Bangladesh Haor and Water Bodies Development Board', aiming to develop the socioeconomic condition of the people of north and northeastern regions has been formed.
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Action against Bank-like transactions without license
September 7, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- Bangladesh Bank is going to take action against institutions and individuals transacting in public money like banks and financial institutions without having banking licence.
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Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a fall
September 7, 2000
Chittagong, - As the losers strongly dominated the gainers, the main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a fall yesterday (Wednesday).
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Bangladesh can have more basic cement industries
September 6, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- Bangladesh can have more import-substitute basic cement industries as domestic requirements are still met mostly with imports, either in bagged or clinker forms.
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Bangladesh Trade Fair in Indian Hill State Tripura
September 6, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- A fortnight-long Bangladesh Trade Fair will be held in Agartala, the capital of India's hill state Tripura, from September 16.
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Afghan and Pakistani buyers active at tea-market
September 6, 2000
Chittagong (UNB) - Afghan and Pakistani buyers continued to operate actively for black, well-made brokens and fannings in the weekly tea sale here yesterday (Tuesday).
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Indigenous and traditional 'Benarasi' Sari fair begins
September 6, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - A month long 'Benarasi Saree Fair' organized by Property Development Limited began at Property Plaza near Mouchak square here yesterday.
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International-trade transit point in peril
September 6, 2000
Panchgarh (UNB) - When the Banglabandha transit point was opened three years ago, the government was very enthusiastic. But now officials here say the transit point has contributed little to promoting bilateral trade between Nepal and Bangladesh.
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Chittagong Stock Exchange marked 11.32 points fall
September 6, 2000
Chittagong, - The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked 11.32 points fall yesterday (Tuesday) with the losers heavily outnumbering the gainers.
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"Business without Borders" meet on September 21-22
September 5, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - A two-day business meet will be held in Dhaka September 21-22 for those who have to sell on the international market but don't know how to sell.
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Government's donation for unemployed youths
September 5, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- The government will donate Tk 50 lakh from its Youth Welfare Fund for engaging youths in self-employment vocations.
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DSE index marked rise
September 5, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Price index at the Dhaka Stock Exchange marked a rise yesterday (Monday) as turnover in terms of both volume and value increased.
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Trading at Chittagong Stock Exchange finished higher
September 5, 2000
Chittagong (UNB) - Trading at Chittagong Stock Exchange finished higher yesterday (Monday) with the gainers heavily dominated the losers.
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Activities at the Mongla Port suspended
September 5, 2000
Bagerhat (UNB) - Activities at the Mongla Port remained suspended since Sunday evening due to the strike called by the Launch-Barge Workers' Association.
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Apparel workers to go on strike for a day
September 5, 2000
Dhaka, --- Bangladesh Garment Sramik Oikya Parishad (BGSOP) has called a 24-hour strike on September 11 in the garment industries across the country to realise their 5-point demands, including pay hike.
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Opposition-backed trade union's threat
September 5, 2000
Chittagong (UNB)- An opposition-backed trade union threatened to paralyse the seaport if the date for the postponed CBA elections was not announced by September 19.
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Bangla-Singa joint investment in 3rd country
September 4, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Enterprises in Bangladesh and Singapore would get assistance in business networking for bilateral investment schemes or joint ventures in third countries, according to an agreement signed last week.
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Malaysia 3rd largest investor, after US & UK
September 4, 2000
Dhaka, --- Board of Investment (BOI) has so far registered 34 projects with cent percent Malaysian investment or on joint venture, involving US dollars 1.32 billion.
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"Bangladesh best places of world for investment"
September 4, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria has called upon the Malaysian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh on joint venture or cent percent ownership basis.
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DSE index bearish
September 4, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Dhaka Stock Exchange marked 7.78 points fall in its benchmark yesterday (Sunday) as the losers heavily outnumbered the gainers.
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CSE index marked fall
September 4, 2000
Chittagong (UNB) - The main index at Chittagong Stock Exchange marked a fall yesterday (Sunday) with the losers heavily outnumbering the gainers.
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Treasury bills' auctions held
September 4, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- The 104th auction of the 28-day, 91-day, 182-day, 364-day, 2-year and 5-year treasury bills were held here yesterday (Sunday).
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Low production cost to give comparative advantage
September 3, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria has said low production cost will give Bangladesh a comparative advantage if better productivity is achieved with efficient management.
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Cement Manufacturers want no more new factories
September 3, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association has suggested not to allow any more new cement factory in the country.
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Bangladesh and Bhutan signed investment and trade accord
September 2, 2000
Dhaka, Sept 1 (UNB)- Bangladesh and Bhutan today (Friday) signed an agreed minutes aiming to increase investment and bilateral trade between the two countries.
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Asian stock markets close mixed
September 2, 2000
HONG KONG, SEPT 1 (AP) - Asian stock markets ended the week mixed Friday, with the key index in Tokyo falling for the fourth straight session.
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Transparency International asked WB to fight corruption
September 1, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) – World’s leading anti-corruption organization, Transparency International (TI) has suggested the World Bank to strengthen its campaign against global corruption.
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Bangladesh exported 12.61 million kilos of tea
September 1, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) - Bangladesh exported a total of 12.61 million kg of tea worth Tk 82.53 crore during 1999-2000 fiscal year.
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Bhutanese delegation meet Commerce Minister
September 1, 2000
Dhaka (UNB)- Commerce Minister Abdul Jalil yessterday said the investment policy of the present government was liberal and attractive.
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100 branches of Employment Bank within January
September 1, 2000
Dhaka (UNB) – Finance Minister Shah AMS Kibria has said the government’s funding to the Employment Bank would depend on its corruption-free operation and service reputation.
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