Volume 4 Number 215 Thu. January 01, 2004    
 
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Exports set to see fair growth this fiscal
With a US$350 million growth in just five months, it seems that the export sector is set to see a satisfactory gain in the current fiscal.
 
Exporters face challenges in 2004
Lead-time reduction, cost cut must for survival
As multi-fibre arrangement (MFA) phases out after December 2004, reducing lead-time and cutting costs including port, bank and utility charges will be the key challenges for Bangladesh's garment sector
 
Dhaka int'l trade fair kicks off today
20 countries to participate
The 10th version of the Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) begins today with some 20 countries including host Bangladesh displaying their products.
 
Eviction drive at Tongi garment waste village
Traders seek protective measures for business
As the government is planning another eviction drive at the 'garments waste village' in Tongi, local traders yesterday demanded protective measures for their business.
 
Jute Spinners Ltd okays 15pc dividend
The Jute Spinners Ltd has declared a 15 percent dividend for its shareholders for the year 2002-2003, says a press release.
 
Prime Bank transacts govt bond with Delta Life Ins
Prime Bank Limited in its capacity as a primary dealer (PD) has concluded the first-ever secondary market transaction in government treasury bond with Delta Life Insurance Company Limited.
 
US acts to strengthen mad cow regulations
The US government said on Tuesday it was moving immediately to tighten oversight of the $27 billion cattle industry and boost consumer confidence after the first case of mad cow disease in the UnitedStates.
 
Gold price hits highest since 1996
Gold prices rose to a new near-eight year high in London on Wednesday as the continued weakness of the dollar, coupled with fears over terrorism, pushed the metal ever higher.
 
S'pore Airlines launches new year package
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched a new year package.

The package features 10 destinations, with Singapore being offered at a price of US$340.

 
Doyel Agro to produce 20,000 tons of maize in April '04
Doyel Agro Complex Ltd, an Agro-based Industries and Technology Development Project (ATDP) client, is expected to produce over 20,000 tons of maize in April 2004 through its 1500 contracted farmers.
 
New managing director of TMIB
Md Nasir Baharom recently took over as the managing director of TM International (Bangladesh) Ltd, service provider of AKTEL cellular phone in Bangladesh.
 
US shrimpers to file anti-dumping case against exporters
The leading US shrimp trade association is set to file an anti-dumping case against countries they claim sell shrimp in the United States at below-market prices.
 
G7 to discuss dollar slide as Europe frets
Finance ministers from the Group of Seven richest nations will discuss the dollar's slide when they meet in February, as Europeans become increasingly worried it may hurt economic recovery, a G7 source
 
India economy grows 8.4pc in second quarter
India's economy expanded by a blistering 8.4 per cent between July and September, putting the South Asian nation into the ranks of the world's fastest-growing economies, official figures showed Wednesday.
 
Japanese shares to remain upbeat in 2004
Japanese share prices are set to start the new year with an upbeat tone after ending a turbulent 2003 positively, but analysts caution the rise may run out of steam on a number of risk factors.
 

 
 
   
 
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