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New export policy in a month: Hafiz
Exploration of new markets, compliance issues get priority
Government may announce the new export policy for 2006-09 in a month, said Commerce Minister Hafizuddin Ahmed yesterday.

Bangladesh, UAE for joint business council
Bangladesh and United Arab Emirates (UAE) will consider setting up a joint commission and a joint business council to promote bilateral trade and investment.

Energy watchdog an ineffective body
Cab discussion told
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (Berc), formed more than three years ago, has become an ineffective watchdog like other regulatory bodies in the country, speakers told a discussion yesterday.

Trade complacency in China a growing concern: US official
China risks moving backwards on trade liberalization as growing complacency could slow down reform in key sectors, a top US commerce official warned Monday.

GroupM India CEO due today
Vikram Sakhuja, chief executive officer for India and chief operating officer for South Asia of GroupM, arrives in Dhaka today, says a press release.

Oil prices fall below $73
Oil prices slipped below $73 a barrel on Monday as hopes grew for a ceasefire in the Middle East and Nigerian output looked set to improve after attackers vacated a flow station.

Singer launches promotional campaign today
Singer Bangladesh Ltd launches a month-long promotional campaign titled 'Barshai Singer Bumper Offer' from today, says a press release.

S'pore healthcare providers to take part in Ctg fair
Leading healthcare providers from Singapore -- Singapore Health Services including KK Women's and Children's Hospital, National Healthcare Group, Parkway Group Healthcare and the Raffles Medical Group

DSE fines nine firms for failure to submit financial reports
The Dhaka Stock Exchange has fined nine listed companies for their failure to submit half-yearly financial reports. The companies have to pay Tk 500 for each day until they submit their reports.

SEDF launches banking survey report on SME market in Bangladesh
With a view to offering insights into the characteristics and behaviours of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Bangladesh, SouthAsia Enterprise Development Facility (SEDF) launched a publication on

Blair, Bush to make 'one final effort' on trade talks
US President George W. Bush and Tony Blair have agreed to "make one final effort" to kick start the stalled World Trade Organisation talks, the British Prime Minister will say Sunday.

Berger Paints' half-yearly net profit up 65pc
The half-yearly net profit of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited in 2006 registered a robust 65 per cent growth compared to the corresponding period of the previous year.