Bangladesh is set to receive 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal via India for five months, starting from June to November 2025, under a tripartite agreement signed between Bangladesh, Nepal and India on October 3 last year.
This was announced during a courtesy meeting between Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh, Ghanshyam Bhandari and Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin at the Secretariat on Sunday.
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral trade, electricity supply, connectivity and discussions regarding the upcoming Nepal Economic Summit.
The Commerce Adviser emphasised the importance of strengthening connectivity to boost the economic development of both nations.
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday said the government responsibility is to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship and drives economic growth.
"We are not a perfect country, and I do not claim that we are. However, it is our duty as a government to remove negativity and facilitate a conducive environment for businesses," he said at the launch of the Customs Strategic Plan 2024-28, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) system, and Import-Export Hub at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Multipurpose Hall.
He expressed optimism that the AEO and National Single Window (NSW) projects would set an example for other government agencies to follow, encouraging further initiatives to enhance trade facilitation.
The BIDA chairman reiterated Bangladesh potential as a prime investment destination with unique advantages.
He stressed the need for a broader perspective when planning industrial expansion.
Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) Executive Chairman Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun on Sunday said the government responsibility is to create a business-friendly environment that fosters entrepreneurship and drives economic growth.
"We are not a perfect country, and I do not claim that we are. However, it is our duty as a government to remove negativity and facilitate a conducive environment for businesses," he said at the launch of the Customs Strategic Plan 2024-28, Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) system, and Import-Export Hub at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Multipurpose Hall.
He expressed optimism that the AEO and National Single Window (NSW) projects would set an example for other government agencies to follow, encouraging further initiatives to enhance trade facilitation.
The BIDA chairman reiterated Bangladesh potential as a prime investment destination with unique advantages.
He stressed the need for a broader perspective when planning industrial expansion.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) will provide escort services to ensure the safe transportation of large amount of money during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr.
"If any person, bank, or financial institution feels that they need police assistance to transfer a large amount of money, we will provide them with escort services," said DMP Assistant Commissioner (AC-media) Jahangir Kabir.
The DMP advised people to contact the relevant police station, the police control room, or the National Emergency Number 999 to receive the services.
The numbers of the control room are 223381188, 0247119988 029619999, 01320-037845 01320-037846.