Economy

Transmission infra: The missing link in Bangladesh’s power play

Shawdesh Desk: For an electricity-surplus nation like Bangladesh, Covid as well as inadequate transmission infrastructure seem to be the biggest threat to its resilient power sector and the country’s aggressive

Brexit: Economic impact starting to show within a year

Shawdesh Desk: A dozen mild-mannered small business owners pop up on my screen from sectors ranging from chemicals, to financial services, to aerospace, catering and small gift box providers. Having

Dhaka Ashulia Expressway to be built with Bashundhara Cement

Shawdesh Desk: Dhaka Ashulia Elevated Expressway will be constructed using the Bashundhara Cement, the leading brand in the market and a product of the Bashundhara Group. Bashundhara Cement signed an

Maritime connectivity: Bangladesh, Thailand sign deal to facilitate trade

Shawdesh Desk: In a major development towards connectivity, Bangladesh and Thailand have signed a deal to facilitate trade by enhancing maritime connectivity between the two countries on the Bay of Bengal.

Govt to lease out 5 jute mills to pvt sector in Jan

Shawdesh Desk: The process has been finalized to lease out five state-run jute mills to the private sector to revive the jute industry and create new jobs. The move is

Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry holds AGM

Shawdesh Desk: The annual general meeting (AGM) of Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KBCCI) was held at Gulshan Club in the capital on Sunday. South Korean Ambassador to Bangladesh

Jewelry sector to be developed, export oriented: New BAJUS president Sayem Sobhan Anvir

Shawdesh Desk: Newly-elected president of Bangladesh Jewellers Samity (BAJUS) Sayem Sobhan Anvir, also Managing Director of Bashundhara Group, said the jewelry sector has to be developed and export oriented. “Jewelry

Hong Kong tycoon gets 13 months for banned vigil

Shawdesh Desk: Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 13 months in jail for participating in a vigil marking the 1989 Tiananmen massacre in Beijing. The 74-year-old