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WTO blasted for doing rich nations a 'favour'
Speakers at consultation propose formation of 'People's Commission'
Speakers at a consultation yesterday blasted the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for favouring the rich nations who are protecting their interests through WTO.
 
High global demand pushes jute price up
Golden fibre hits Tk 1,000 a maund
Raw jute prices hit as high as Tk 1,000 a maund this year, thanks to growing demand for the golden fibre in the global market and poor production at home.
 
Winter vegetables still dearer on supply dearth
The winter vegetables still remain dearer to the common people although those started coming to the markets nearly two months back.
 
Bank fair kicks off in Ctg
In a bid to display banking services to the clients, a three-day bank fair began here in the port city yesterday.
 
EU, US say China not applying WTO accords
The European Union and the United States said that China was not living up to all the liberalisation commitments it made when it joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) four years ago.
 
China outlines economic goals for next year
Fast, stable and sustainable growth. More competitive domestic enterprises. Boosting rural development to improve the lives of farmers.
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StanChart's Amex acquisition-branch opens in Agrabad
Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has recently opened a new branch in Agrabad commercial area in Chittagong.
 
US eyes trade deals with Egypt, Peru, S' Korea
The United States hopes to begin free-trade talks with Egypt, South Korea and Switzerland and wrap up deals with Peru, Panama and possibly Colombia in the near future, the top US trade official said.
 
WTO Talks
Mandelson casts doubt over G7-developing summit
European Union trade chief Peter Mandelson on Friday said he doubted whether it would be possible to hold a summit of the Group of Seven economic powers and key developing nations to discuss faltering
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AKTEL customer care centre in Bogra
Mobile phone operator AKTEL has opened its 12th customer care centre in Bogra on Monday, says a press release.
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Brac Bank, Limo Electronics sign MoU
Brac Bank Ltd will finance its clients who want to buy home appliances and electronics products from Limo Electronics Ltd.
 
Weekly Currency Roundup
Nov 27-Dec 1, 2005
Local FX Market
Demand for US dollar was high in this week.
Money Market
In the Treasury bill auction held on Sunday, bid for BDT 10,686.

 

 
   
 
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