Govt takes Tk 438cr project to cultivate fallow lands The government has taken on a Tk 438 crore project to cultivate fallow lands across the country, according to Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque. Bangladesh has 87.96 lakh hectares of arable land, of which 83.41 lakh hectares are already under cultivation.
Read MoreGovt to buy Tk 527cr LNG from spot market The government yesterday approved two proposals to import more than 67.2 lakh MMBTUs liquefied natural gas from the spot market for Tk 527.24 crore. The meeting gave its consent to a proposal of Petrobangla to buy 33.6 lakh MMBTUs (million British
Read MoreKiam Metal plans to set up Tk 850cr glassware factory Kiam Metal Industries, a sister concern of BRB Group, plans to make a foray into the country’s burgeoning glassware market by setting up a Tk 850 crore manufacturing unit. The company has already submitted a proposal to Beza, seeking 30
Read MoreCashless transactions get a fillip After receiving his monthly salary through a bank account, Siddique Ahmed Rubel, an employee of a nongovernmental organisation, used to withdraw a large portion of his earnings through ATM booths in order to meet expenses. However, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has brought drastic changes to
Read MoreInternet banking gaining traction Internet banking transactions have surged in recent months as people increasingly embraced the digital mode while opting not to visit branches. The transactions amounted to Tk 8,093 crore in December, up 33.47 per cent year-on-year. Banks now promote different types of digital financial services, including internet
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