Business

  Asian markets slipped in muted trading Friday amid worries over U.S. trade policies that may affect regional economies. A stronger yen weighed on Japan’s exporters.  KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 edged 0.2 percent lower to 19,339.56, while South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.5 percent to 2,097.05. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 dipped 0.7 percent to 5,742.70. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng stood ...

  Chevron operates total three gas fields in north-eastern districts and a compression project. The Jalalabad gas field in Block 13, pictured here, is currently the third highest gas producer in Bangladesh.   China’s state-run Zhenhua Oil has signed a preliminary deal with Chevron to buy the U.S. oil major’s natural gas fields in Bangladesh that are worth about $2 ...

Since his joining in the UK, HE Mr. Nazmul Quaunine, Bangladesh High Commissioner in London has initiated business promotion program in the UK and is trying to reach out both the mainstream UK businessmen and Bangladeshi diaspora. The program includes meeting the companies, visiting factories and highlighting Bangladesh, as a potential business destination. As part of this program, he along ...

Mel Ennis who is the Chairperson of the William Morris Community Centre said, ‘’We try to ensure that all our members feel cared for and have someone to share a cup of tea or a game of cards with. These afternoon sessions are always popular with the elderly as they offer a positive outlet and are a great way to ...

The value of the pound has fallen to a two-month low against major currencies after Prime Minister Theresa May signalled the UK would pursue a so-called “hard Brexit” from the EU. Sterling fell about 1% across the board. The only currency against which it gained ground was the Turkish lira. The Prime Minister told Sky News on Sunday that she ...

Tesco says 1,000 people are to be made redundant as part of a shake-up of its distribution network. The company says the changes form part of a wider programme of transformation, which has been taking place over the last two years. The proposed changes will reduce the number of Tesco distribution centres from 25 to 23 in the UK. It ...

Rajah launches a new Heat & Stir range to help mothers give their family the authentic taste of home, even when they have no time to cook Majority of the women (82%) found the Tadka Dal and Dal Makhani to be flavoursome and fresh and were pleased to know this was achieved with no artificial flavourings or preservatives. Majority mothers ...

Asian Catering Foundation recently organised a Road Show and Gala Dinner Party focusing on ‘how to achieve more success on restaurant business and providing nutrient and healthy food’.   The event took place in the hall room of Cardiff City Stadium where around 250 representatives from nearby restaurants and community activists took part. Asian Catering Federation and Just Eat jointly organised ...

  Bangla Mirror desk : The UK-Bangladesh Catalyst of Commerce and Industry (UKBCCI) honoured 12 Bangladeshi successful entrepreneurs for their outstanding success in their respective businesses in the United Kingdom in a lively atmosphere at Hilton Park Lane Hotel in London on 20th November. UKBCCI organised the ‘Business and Entrepreneur Excellence Award-2016’ for the first time to recognise the successful ...

  Bangla Mirror desk Bangladesh Caterer’s Association has just completed is final selection process for its Restaurant of the year award 2016.  This year’s final selection process took place in room 11 of House of Commons Committee room.  The event was hosted by Paul Scully PM where President of BCA Pasha Khandakar and General Secretary M A Munim attended the ...