Pallab Bhattacharyaa

Traders reluctant to import rice despite tariff cuts

Rice traders in Bangladesh are less interested in importing the grain despite the recent slash in related tariffs as they do not believe there is enough of a profit margin because of high prices on the international market.

1w ago

E-commerce can spur growth in South Asia

E-commerce has the potential to stimulate economic growth across South Asia and boost trade between the countries of the region but its potential remains largely untapped, says a new World Bank report.

4y ago

Another 300MW on way from India

The cross-border power trading arm of India's state-owned National Thermal Power Corporation has won a contract for supplying 300

6y ago
October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Traders reluctant to import rice despite tariff cuts

Rice traders in Bangladesh are less interested in importing the grain despite the recent slash in related tariffs as they do not believe there is enough of a profit margin because of high prices on the international market.

December 18, 2019
December 18, 2019

E-commerce can spur growth in South Asia

E-commerce has the potential to stimulate economic growth across South Asia and boost trade between the countries of the region but its potential remains largely untapped, says a new World Bank report.

February 15, 2018
February 15, 2018

Another 300MW on way from India

The cross-border power trading arm of India's state-owned National Thermal Power Corporation has won a contract for supplying 300