bangladesh

Malaysia to Offer Bangladeshi Transit Travellers Visa Free Entry from July

May 25, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin (right) and Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen (left) announced that Malaysia grants the "transit without visa" offer to Bangladesh travellers
The Malaysian Government has said that from July this year, transit…

Bangladesh Calls for Greater Malaysian Investment

May 24, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina invited Malaysian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh and take advantage of the existing favourable investment climate
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday last week invited Malaysian entrepreneurs to invest in Bangladesh and take advantage…

Bangladesh’s Private Sector Credit Continues To Rise

March 26, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

The private sector credit growth rose to 15.42 percent in October from 13.65 per cent in September 2009
The upward trend in the disbursement of private sector credit continued in January 2010, indicating a gradual improvement in the overall business…

Turkey offers Bangladesh $1bn for Infrastructure Loan

February 22, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

The large delegation of Turkish businessmen accompanying a recent presidential visit to Bangladesh was the proof of the importance of Bangladesh to Turkey. Turkey and Bangladesh pledged to increase the trade volume to exceed 1 billion dollars
Turkey’s private asset…

Turkey - Bangladesh: Consolidating Intense Economic and Social Relations

February 15, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

The two-day visit of President Abdullah Gul to Bangladesh, the first by a Turkish president in 13 years, marks a constructive engagement in bilateral relations was required to consolidate bonds of friendship and to open avenues of opportunity between two…

Bangladesh Economy on Track to achieve 6% Growth

January 04, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Bangladesh Central Bank Governor, Atiur Rahman, said Bangladesh’s economy is on track to achieve 6% growth in the 2009-10 fiscal year to June despite the global downturn
Bangladesh’s economy is on track to achieve six percent growth in the 2009-10…

Malaysia to Boost Dhaka-Kuala Lumpur Trade Ties

October 02, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Malaysia and Bangladesh vows to increase more trade and economic cooperation
Malaysian King Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah said the governments of Malaysia and Bangladesh should explore avenues for improving the trade and investment ties between the two countries, AHN…

Remittance Boost Bangladesh Economy

September 25, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

The amount of money sent home has reached a new record high in Bangladesh
The amount of money sent home by Bangladeshis living abroad has reached a new record high, according to the Central Bank of Bangladesh. In August, the…

Call For Malaysia To Invest In Bangladesh’s Furniture Industry

July 20, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

The furniture fair is organised by Malaysia's Furniture Industry Technology Centre (Fitec) to display the latest Malaysian furniture and furniture technology from 20 of its top manufacturers
Malaysia has vast scope to invest in Bangladesh’s furniture industry and both countries…

Bangladesh Summer Rice Crop Set to Exceed Target

July 20, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Bangladesh expects a summer rice crop of 19 million tonnes
Bangladesh expects a summer rice crop of 19 million tonnes, 1 million tonnes above target, because of a rise in cultivated area, a senior official of the agriculture ministry said…