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Aim to bring $5 billion more in US investment to Bangladesh: Commerce Minister
Aim to bring $5 billion more in US investment to Bangladesh: Commerce Minister
Trade and Economy

Aim to bring $5 billion more in US investment to Bangladesh: Commerce Minister

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has said the government and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) will work together with the aim of bringing an additional $5 billion in US investment to Bangladesh over the next five years. He said the government is fully prepared to work closely with US companies to increase investment, create employment, transfer technology and expand economic opportunities in Bangladesh.

Agriculture Ministry launches 'Fertiliser Management Control Room' to monitor situation
Agriculture Ministry launches 'Fertiliser Management Control Room' to monitor situation
National

Agriculture Ministry launches 'Fertiliser Management Control Room' to monitor situation

The Ministry of Agriculture has launched a 'Fertiliser Management Control Room' to keep the country's fertiliser supply, stock and distribution situation under round-the-clock monitoring. The initiative aims to take prompt action if incidents of fertiliser crisis, irregularities, artificial crisis or sales at higher prices occur at the field level.

Country's aviation sector to turn into regional hub: Civil Aviation Minister
Country's aviation sector to turn into regional hub: Civil Aviation Minister
National

Country's aviation sector to turn into regional hub: Civil Aviation Minister

Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said work has begun to transform Bangladesh's aviation sector into a regional aviation hub. He said the aviation sector is extremely important to the goal of turning Bangladesh's economy into a trillion-dollar economy by 2034. Alongside upgrading the country's airports to international standards, multiple initiatives have been taken in passenger and cargo management, aircraft maintenance and repair, and tourism sector development.

5 bodies recovered in separate incidents across Dhaka
5 bodies recovered in separate incidents across Dhaka
City

5 bodies recovered in separate incidents across Dhaka

Police have recovered the bodies of five people, including a woman, from separate locations in the capital. The bodies have been sent to the morgue of Dhaka Medical College Hospital for post-mortem. They were recovered between Saturday morning and afternoon, September 12.

Government to monitor fragrant rice market
Government to monitor fragrant rice market
National Election

Government to monitor fragrant rice market

The Ministry of Food is stepping up strict monitoring at the retail and wholesale levels to control the price of fragrant rice in the country's market. Food Minister Afrozah Khanam has said effective steps will be taken to keep the market for all consumer goods normal and within the reach of ordinary people, not only during times of crisis. However, the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has urged strengthening long-term and sustainable monitoring instead of showing only temporary vigilance on the matter.

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