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Run-Up to Budget fy06
Check flaws, wastage in ADP implementation
Suggests FBCCI chief
Budget should be mission-driven, target- and result-oriented, suggested Abdul Awal Mintoo, president of the country's apex trade body FBCCI.
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Economic growth better on industrial performance
MCCI says in January-March quarterly review
The economic growth in the third quarter of this fiscal year (2004-05) was slightly better than those of the first and second quarters and it was largely driven by relatively better performance of the
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Bangladesh, Nepal ink air service pact
Bangladesh and Nepal signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) yesterday to update the air service agreement (ASA) between the two countries for expansion of aviation operations.
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Indian PM calls for bold economic policy
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Sunday the country needs bold economic steps to cut subsidies, create jobs and ensure that the benefits of growth in Asia's forth-largest economy reached thepoor.
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China says no timetable on yuan reform
Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi said on Monday that China remains committed to reforming its currency but no timetable has been set for when the reform will take place.
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Inflation key challenge for Pakistan
Pakistan is gripped by rising inflation which could pose a serious challenge to its economy despite an expected growth rate of more than eight percent this year, the central bank said Monday.
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Islami Bank observes service fortnight
In a bid to establish bank-clients relationship on a concrete base, Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd organised a special programme titled 'Service Fortnight' from May 2 to 16.
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Dollar firm at 7 months high
The dollar edged higher toward a recent seven-month high against the euro on Monday, underpinned by expectations the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates steadily.
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Oil slides as Opec sees no need to trim output
Oil maintained its steady decline Monday after Opec's president said he saw no need to rein in output and oil major Total said it would restart its French refineries after a strike shut five of them.
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Australia, China open FTA talks
Australia and China began talks Monday towards a free trade deal, boosting China's efforts to be accepted as a full market economy and Australia's bid for greater access to the world's most populated
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