Ultratech launched in Bangladesh market

Indian brand cement UltraTech would from now on be available in Bangladesh market. Aditya Birla group, operating in 26 others countries of the world, announced the launching of the cement at a press conference at Radisson Hotel on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Aditya Birla group's senior company officer Dev Banerjee said that UltraTech cement had been used in big projects like Delhi Metro, Bandra Worli Sea link and Hyderabad flyover. He said the cement company...

Watermelon farmers happy with yield, fair price

Tapos Kanti Das Watermelon farmers are happy with the high price they are getting for their crop, which saw a bumper harvest this season. Watermelons of varieties including Glory, Potenga Giant, Top Yield, World Queen, Champion, Empire, Big Top, and Sugar Baby are cultivated...

7 special economic zones under way in Bangladesh

Jasim Uddin Sarker The government will set up seven special economic zones in seven divisions and at least three of the SEZs will get into operation by this year, finance ministry officials said. The main objective to develop the SEZs is to boost local as well as foreign investment, they said. 'The government has decided to allocate funds in the next budget for setting up the special economic zones in seven divisions of the country. 'The size of the fund is yet...