Business
Nissan to replace rock-star chairman amid arrest scandal
Tokyo, Dec 17 (AP/UNB) — Nissan's board is meeting to pick a chairman to replace Carlos Ghosn, arrested last month on charges of violating financial regulations.
Policy to unlock pvt investment in power transmission in the works
Dhaka, Dec 16 (UNB) - A massive plan to unlock investment opportunities worth $35 billion for the private sector in the country`s power transmission sector is in the works.
Shahjahan Khan elected president of Bangladesh-Thai chamber
Dhaka, Dec 15 (UNB) - M Shahjahan Khan has been elected President of the Bangladesh Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTCCI) for the term 2018-2020.
Vibrant opens showroom at Banoshree
Dhaka, Dec 15 (UNB) – A new showroom of Vibrant of US-Bangla Footwear Limited has been inaugurated at Banoshree in the city’s Rampura area.
China suspends tariff hikes on US cars, auto parts
Beijing, Dec 15 (AP/UNB) — China announced a 90-day suspension on Friday of tariff hikes on U.S. cars, trucks and auto parts following its cease-fire in a trade battle with Washington that threatens global economic growth.
Govt to launch campaign to raise awareness about safe LPG use
Dhaka, Dec 13 (UNB) – The Energy Division will launch a campaign to raise awareness among consumers about the safe use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) across the country.
AIBL opens 195th agent banking outlet in Chattogram
Dhaka, Dec 13 (UNB)- Al-Arafah Islami Bank Limited (AIBL) on Wednesday opened its 195th agent outlet at Budpura Bazar in Patiya Upazila of Chattogram.
Victory month: Walton reduces price of LED, Smart TV
Dhaka, Dec 12 (UNB)- The Bangladesh’s multinational electronics brand ‘Walton’ reduced the prices of its big screen Android Smart and LED televisions marking the victory month of December.
Asian shares advance following strong Wall Street finish
Bangkok, Dec 13 (AP/UNB) — Shares rose in Asia on Thursday after a strong overnight finish on Wall Street. Traders were encouraged by a Wall Street Journal report saying the Chinese government might make changes to its "Made in China 2025" economic development plan.
Don’t walk into instigation trap, BGMEA asks workers
Dhaka, Dec 12 (UNB) - Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Siddiqur Rahman on Wednesday asked the RMG workers not to get instigated by any vested quarter ahead of the national election.