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Indian envoy for quick solutions to trade barriers
Two-day buyer-seller meet begins in Dhaka
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri yesterday underscored the need for resolving para-tariff and non-tariff barriers with a view to promoting bilateral trade between the two next-door neighbours.
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SEC agrees to review suggestion for specie dividend
PLCs seek incentive to attract private cos to float shares
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to review a suggestion from publicly traded companies (PLCs) to allow them to declare specie dividend (property dividend) for their shareholders.
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NGOs want to run govt microcredit schemes
NGOs should be entrusted with the responsibility of implementing the microcredit programmes which are currently being run by government institutions, leaders of some NGOs suggested at a roundtable inDhaka
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US-Australia trade pact back on track
A new free trade agreement with Australia is back on track toward congressional approval before August after a setback in the Senate this week, a US trade official said Friday.
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Mohsin Jute Mills closed
Privately-owned Mohsin Jute Mills in Khulna was closed yesterday morning after the management issued the notice to shutdown the loss-ridden mill at 11:30pm on Friday.
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SEC approves EXIM Bank's prospectus
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) yesterday granted permission to EXIM Bank Limited to float initial public offerings (IPO), sources at the SEC said.A total of 40.
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Bangladesh Lamps declares 20pc dividend
Bangladesh Lamps Limited, manufacturer of Philips electric bulbs, and official licensee of Philips Electronics NV Holland for lighting products, has declared a 20 percent cash dividend for its shareholders
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Beximco Pharma declares dividend
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Limited has declared a 10 percent cash and a 10 percent stock dividends for the shareholders for the year 2003.
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WTO farm talks report scant progress
The World Trade Organisation (WTO), battling to meet a looming deadline for trade accords, reported scant progress Friday at the end of intensive talks on agriculture.
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Malaysia to ease rules on foreign investment
Malaysia will ease procedures for foreigners to buy property and major stakes in local companies as part of efforts to boost the country's competitiveness, reports said Saturday.
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