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Bangladesh raises USD 735 mln in 3G auction
2013-09-08 13:29:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) Bangladesh's four mobile operators have secured 3G spectrum after an auction on 08 September organised by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Grameenphone, the largest mobile operator in the country, acquired 10 MHz in the 2,100 band for USD 210 million. Robi, Banglalink and Airtel each acquired 5MHz for USD 105 million. Teletalk, the sole state-run mobile operator, will be awarded 10 MHz spectrum for USD 210 million. The BTRC sold in total 35 MHz of spectrum for USD 735 million, the Dhaka Tribune reported. A total 40MHz was available in the auction. The reserve price was USD 20 million per MHz. Citycell, the oldest operator, sat out the auction after it was unable to raise the necessary financing.
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US: Apparel imports from Bangladesh surge in July
2013-09-06 15:34:52| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
US retailers and brands are still sourcing more apparel from Bangladesh, with data continuing to suggest there has so far been no negative impact on orders from the Rana Plaza building collapse and wider factory safety issues.
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BANGLADESH: Safety Accord taps interim director to speed rollout
2013-09-06 12:36:07| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
As part of efforts to speed implementation of its scheme to improve safety in the country's ready-made garment industry, the Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh has hired an interim executive director.
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Brands under pressure to agree Bangladesh compensation
2013-09-05 15:34:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
With talks due to take place in Geneva, Switzerland next week to try to agree compensation payments for the victims and survivors of the Tazreen Fashion fire and Rana Plaza building collapse in Bangladesh, pressure is mounting on brands and retailers that sourced from the two facilities to reach a consensus.
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BANGLADESH: Huntsman works on textile sustainability
2013-09-03 14:27:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Dyes and chemicals maker Huntsman Textile Effects is working to help textile mills in Bangladesh to reduce their environmental footprint.
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