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BCI Organises Workshop on Public Procurement Laws and e-GP System

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Chamber of Industries (BCI) today organised a training workshop on the Public Procurement Act, 2006, Public Procurement Rules, 2025, and the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system. The workshop was conducted at the BCI b…

Muktadir Seeks Diversified Exports to Hong Kong to Narrow Trade Gap

Hong kong: Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir today called for increasing diversified and high-value exports to Hong Kong, including fresh fruits, jute, and leather goods, to reduce Bangladesh’s trade deficit with the territory. He made the ca…

Commerce Ministry Cancels BAMA Licence, Orders Merger with BCPA

Dhaka: The Commerce Ministry has revoked the licence of the Bangladesh Agrochemical Manufacturers Association (BAMA) and mandated its merger with the Bangladesh Crop Protection Association (BCPA). This decision comes four years after BAMA was initiall…

Bangladesh’s Gross Forex Reserves Rise to $36.27bn

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.27 billion (gross), according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) today. The rise in reserves highlights the country’s ongoing efforts to stabilize its economy and maintain a…