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PM for More Investment from UAE in Energy Sector

  Dhaka, May 7, 2014   Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today sought more investment from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Bangladesh's different sectors including power and energy.

Government Placing Emphasis on Strengthening Rural Economy: PM

  Dhaka, May 7, 2014 Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said her government is giving priority to further strengthen the rural economy and build social safety net for the rural poor people.

Economy Benefiting from Robust Trade

  Dhaka, May 07, 2014 According to Bangladesh Bank, export marked steady growth in the past five years with average 22.61 percent rise and recorded the highest ever income of $27.03 billion in the end of June 2013.

ECNEC approved 4 projects worth 435 Crore taka

    Dhaka, May 06, 2014 The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved the ‘Ensuring employment for the poor in Northern Region Programme’ (2nd phase) at a cost of Tk 94.88 crore to further alleviate poverty through creating employment opportunities in five districts of greater Rangpur.

Bangladesh Doing Good in “Jobs”: World Bank

  Dhaka, May 06, 2014 According to the World Bank’s “World Development Report 2013: Jobs”, Bangladesh has been successful in generating jobs which have been accelerating growth and promoting development.