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HSBC Finances $65 Million to Viyellatex Group.

Dhaka: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Bangladesh has financed US$ 65 million to Viyellatex Group as a sustainability loan. The loan is provided to the vertically integrated readymade garment (RMG) manufacturer and exporte…

Dhaka Seeks UK Support in Reform Initiatives.

Dhaka: Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain today sought support of the United Kingdom (UK) for the reform initiatives of the Bangladesh interim government reflecting the aspirations of the people, particularly the nation’s youth. He made the call while …

Marketing of Only Iodized Salt Urged to Prevent Health Disorders.

Rajshahi: Speakers at a workshop here today unequivocally called for ensuring the marketing of only iodized salt to protect public health from various disorders, particularly mental retardation and goitre. The utmost emphasis should be given to close …

UK Extends Full Support for Yunus-Led Interim Government.

UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West today said her government would extend full support for Bangladesh:acific Catherine West today said her government would extend full support for Bangladesh, including in its efforts to bring back billion…

Bus-Truck Collision Crushes Rickshaw, Kills One, Injures One.

Paltan: A battery-run auto-rickshaw was apparently crushed in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck in city’s Paltan area early today, killing a rickshaw passenger and injuring its puller.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, police iden…