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China, India seal record 24 deals estimated at $ 10b

India and China have signed a record 24 bilateral agreements worth $10 billion during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to China. Both sides are dedicated to establish a “new direction between the two largest Asian countries.” [caption id="attachment_15961" align="alignleft" width="300"]Modi-Li Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) shakes hands with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during a news conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, May 15, 2015. (Reuters / Kenzaburo Fukuhara)[/caption] Education, establishment of c...

BSF building infrastructure along Bangladesh border

The Indian Border Security Force (BSF) is strengthening infrastructure to enhance vigil along the border with Bangladesh, a senior BSF official said here on Friday. “There are 245 BOPs (Border Out Posts) along India-Bangladesh border within Tripura of which 65 BOPs are being converted to BSFcomposite BOPs for strict vigil and domination in the frontiers,” Inspector General of BSF, Tripura Frontier, B.N. Sharma told reporters. He said: “So far 25 composite BOPs have been set up and the work for the remaining BOPs is on. Three to four times bigger than the norma...

Denim Expo ends on a high note

The second edition of the two-­day Bangladesh Denim Expo ended in Dhaka on Tuesday, May 12th, at Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel, showcasing the country’s capacity in denim production amid huge participation. denimexpoTwenty­ five denim and jeans manufacturers from the USA, Spain, Japan, India, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey, China, San Marino and host country Bangladesh displayed their products and services at the exposition, which set a high target for Bangladeshi denim makers ­ 7 billion US dollars in exports by 2021 when the coun...

Bus service between Indian states via Bangladesh soon

India might operate direct bus services soon between the northeastern states and Kolkata via Bangladesh to ferry people easily from the mountainous region, a top official said on Friday. “A meeting was held in the road transport and highways ministry in New Delhi on Thursday and some modalities were finalised to operate direct bus services between the northeastern states and bd-indiaKolkata via Bangladesh...,” a ministry official told IANS from New Delhi by phone. The official refusing to be named said: “Now the Indian surface transport min...

Denim Expo: Hopes of boosting exports

The second edition of the Bangladesh Denim Expo Bangladesh Denim Expo ended on Tuesday by setting a target of earning US$7.0 billion in revenues by 2021 through denim export to world markets. Denim LogoOrganizers, participants and buyers expressed their satisfaction with the expo, saying it will help creating a platform for denim stakeholders and make Bangladesh a one-stop sourcing platform for the denim industry. “We’re planning to set up offices in the capital city of Dhaka and will expedite operations in Bangladesh,” says Levent Cayli,...

Govt prioritizes low cost mass housing

The Minister of Housing and Public Works has seen a fast changing Bangladesh reach new heights in development, as he aims to create 100,000 new apartments in Dhaka by then end of the government’s term. Before we start talking about the housing sector, I want to talk to you as a member of this Cabinet, as a member of this Government. housingAs you were saying before, you fought for the independence of the country. The Father of the Nation has said “I’ve given you the independence, now go and preserve it”. Did you ever dream, back in 1971, that B...
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