International Tourism Fair from June 19-21
The fourth edition of Bangladesh International Tourism Fair 2014 is set to be held from June 19 to 21, at the Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in Dhaka.
The event is organised by Bangladesh Foundation for Tourism Development (BFTD) in collaboration with the Bangladesh Tourism Board. The Association of Travel Agents of Bangladesh is the co-organiser of the Fair. More than 12 countries and 51 international buyers have confirmed their participation at the event, stated a release.
Gas price in Bangladesh not valid in India
The Supreme Court of India during the hearing of two public interest litigations (PIL) on the gas pricing issue asked the government why Niko Resources is selling gas in Bangladesh at $2.34 per mmBtu while it wants a price of $8.4 per mmBtu in India. Ironically when the case was being argued in the Supreme Court, government owned ONGC has demanded a price of $13 per mmBtu for its gas.
While the product, natural gas remains the same, the three price points that we have only adds to the confusion. Why should ONGC ask for higher gas prices...
While the product, natural gas remains the same, the three price points that we have only adds to the confusion. Why should ONGC ask for higher gas prices...
Country to generate electricity from human waste
After producing biogas from animal wastes and of late electricity, Bangladesh has now embarked on a plan to generate power through effective management of human waste, making a significant milestone in sanitation in South Asia.
Development partners came up with financial support for the venture to supplement the government effort in managing people sludge and reuse it for producing biogas and electricity production.
A pilot project with the financial support of Taka 31 crore f...
A pilot project with the financial support of Taka 31 crore f...
Empowerment fund to aid tourism sector
A NEW empowerment fund to be launched in May will allow large companies in the tourism sector to boost their empowerment scores by investing in small businesses.
The fund is to be unveiled by the Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP), a public-private partnership and nongovernmental organisation focused on enterprise development in the tourism sector. TEP is looking to raise an average of R10m to R30m a year through the new funding tool.
The new fund will be based...
The new fund will be based...
Bangladesh – exotic destination for tourists
Blessed with scenic beauty, low hills, forest, large lakes, beautiful rivers in deltaic plains, the longest beach on earth, a God-gifted geo-strategic location between SAARC and ASEAN and a homogeneous culture, Bangladesh is an ideal place for tourists.
It has a host of tourist treasures to offer to the international tourists — beaches, lakes, rivers, hills, forests, wildlife, tribal life, archaeological remains, including historical monuments, folklore, religious and cultural heritage, handicrafts and much more.
It has the world’s longest sea beach of the world and some archaeological sites representing ancient Buddhist civilization.
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Wind power prospect moderately good in coast
A recent feasibility study at the country’s coastal belt has found a ‘moderately good prospect’ for wind energy.
According to official sources, Indian company ReGen Powertech has been conducting the study in Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar, reports UNB.
After the collection of six months’ data, the company submitted its initial report to the Power Division which reveals a ‘moderately good’ prospect, a senior official at the Power Division told UNB.
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After the collection of six months’ data, the company submitted its initial report to the Power Division which reveals a ‘moderately good’ prospect, a senior official at the Power Division told UNB.
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