VOA News: Economy and Finance Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:15 -0400 http://www.voanews.com/ Up to the minute news from Voice of America PM Warns Instability in Bangladesh Garment Sector Will Not Be Tolerated Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:15 +0200 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:15 -0400 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:29:15 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-05-voa2.cfm?rss=economy and finance Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said today some quarters are involved in conspiracy to create instability in garments factories, the biggest foreign exchange earning industrial sector of Bangladesh. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-05-voa2.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" Bangladesh’s Efforts to Resolve Energy Crisis Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:15:58 +0200 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:15:58 -0400 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:15:58 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-07-voa2.cfm?rss=economy and finance Bangladesh  Prime Minister's power and energy Adviser Toufiq-e-Elahi has said that the country will be free from power and energy crisis by the next 3 years. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-07-voa2.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" Sabrina Islam Reflects on Reflections, WEA Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:20:10 +0200 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:20:10 -0400 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:20:10 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-07-voa5.cfm?rss=economy and finance Sabrina Islam is the CEO of Reflections, a glass etching and design company. Ms. Islam is also the President of Women Entrepreneurs Association, Bangladesh. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-07-voa5.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" Dhaka Thimpu Agree on Multi-Sector Co-Operation Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:02:28 +0200 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:02:28 -0400 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:02:28 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-09-voa1.cfm?rss=economy and finance She said, it would play an important role to further enhancing bilateral relations between Bangladesh and Bhutan that recognized Bangladesh as an independent state immediately after the country's War of Liberation. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-09-voa1.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" New Pay Scale Likely in Bangladesh from Nov 09 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:05 +0200 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:05 -0400 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:54:05 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-11-voa1.cfm?rss=economy and finance Civil servants are going to get their salary in new pay scale this month ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, the finance minister hinted on Tuesday. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-11-voa1.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" Bangladesh Government Announces a Massive Pay Raise Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:18:35 +0200 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:18:35 -0400 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:18:35 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-12-voa2.cfm?rss=economy and finance According to the new pay scale, the lowest basic pay will be Taka 4,100 from the present Taka 2,400 for the grade 20 when a grade 1 official will draw the highest ceiling of the pay scale of Taka 41,000 a month. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-12-voa2.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" World Leaders at APEC Summit Call for Cooperation Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:22:14 +0200 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:22:14 -0400 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:22:14 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-14-voa11.cfm?rss=economy and finance Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders, meeting in Singapore, have called for more cooperation on global economic recovery efforts, and have warned against withdrawing economic stimulus measures too early. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-14-voa11.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" Bangladesh goes up TI index Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:49:18 +0200 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:49:18 -0400 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:49:18 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-18-voa5.cfm?rss=economy and finance Bangladesh is among the highest risers in Transparency International's Corruption Perception Index this year. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-18-voa5.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" India Plans to Relocate People From Coal Producing Areas Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:55:56 +0200 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:55:56 -0400 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:55:56 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-22-voa1.cfm?rss=economy and finance Government of India has launched a Rs.80,000 million `Jharia Action Plan` to relocate people from Bengal`s coal-bearing areas that are prone to subsidence and underground fire. "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-22-voa1.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance" Indian PM Visits U.S. With List of Concerns Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:23 +0200 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:23 -0400 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:14:23 +0200 http://www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-23-voa4.cfm?rss=economy and finance Mr. Singh spoke to American business leaders Monday at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. He said India and the United States are finalizing the details that will make their civilian nuclear cooperation agreement "fully operational." "www.voanews.com/bangla/2009-11-23-voa4.cfm?RSS=Economy and Finance"