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Japan to provide $1,500m more for Matarbari power plant

Japan will provide 217,556 million Japanese Yen (JPY) (approximately $1,500 million) more in 7th tranche under the 44th Japanese Loan Package (2nd batch) for the Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-Fired Power Project.
Under the project, Exchange of Notes and Loan Agreement for 7th tranche of Matarbari Ultra Super Critical Coal-fired Power Project under the 44th Japanese ODA Loan Package (2nd batch) were signed today between the Government of Bangladesh and the Government of Japan.

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ShareTrip Website adds Innovative Features

Living up to its commitment to continuous innovation, ShareTrip, the leading travel tech company, has just unveiled its new website, promising travellers a better booking experience! Packed with cutting-edge technology and an array of innovative new features, ShareTrip is set to redefine how travellers plan and book their journeys.
The new website now offers travellers a wide range of flight options, giving users the power to customise journeys based on preferences and budget. With options to filter flights in terms of earliest, cheapest, or fastest routes, it is now possible to carefully strategize bookings while extracting the best value. Moreover, customers can set a price range that will show the relevant flight options within their budget.
Taking personalization to even newer heights, the website also allows customers to filter out flights in terms of their preferred layovers while booking, ensuring a fun travel experience. Additionally, the website also features Baggage Protection and Travel Insurance, ensuring utmost safety.
The reformed website enables simplified date changes and refunds, which is completely automated and remains active at all times. As a result, adapting to last-minute changes has become simpler and faster than ever.
Another major upgrade within the website is its sleek and intuitive user interface (UI) and exceptional user experience (UX). The redesigned homepage allows users to navigate through ShareTrip products, also enabling them to conveniently explore destinations with available hotel inventory backed by ratings and reviews.
There is also a special segment to display the top holiday packages available along with precise airline route pricing. This intuitive layout ensures that users can swiftly access essential travel details, simplifying the planning and booking process.

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Commerce Minister inspires Mexicans to explore Bangladesh

Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi highlighting various development initiatives of the government has urged Mexicans to explore Bangladesh.
Tipu made the call while addressing a seminar titled "Unleashing Economic Potential: Bridging Bangladesh and Mexico" as the chief guest held yesterday at the prestigious San Ignacio de Loyola Auditorium of Iberoamericana University, said a press release.
The Bangladesh Embassy in Mexico City, in collaboration with Iberoamericana University, hosted the seminar.

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Ministries, Divisions asked to send budget execution plan by Oct 8

The Ministry of Finance has asked all ministries and divisions to send their budget implementation plan by October 8 this year and the budget implementation monitoring report within a month after the end of each quarter.
The Finance Ministry made the call through a circular issued yesterday signed by additional secretary (budget-1) Shirajun Nur Chowdhury.
It said some activities announced in the last three fiscal years are still being implemented and some plans have been announced in the national budget for fiscal year 2023-24.