SIBL makes Tk 36.92cr profit in Q2

Social Islami Bank Limited made a Tk 36.92 crore profit in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of more than 3 per cent year-on-year.
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Agrani Insurance posts over 20% higher profit

Agrani Insurance Co Ltd posted a 20.68 per cent year-on-year increase in profit to Tk 1.11 crore in the second quarter of 2023.   
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

BAT Bangladesh’s profit rises on higher sales

British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh Company Ltd’s profit grew 4 per cent in the first six months of 2023, driven by higher sales and leaf exports although it recorded a marginal decline in earnings in the second quarter.
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Annual fish output to rise to 85 lakh tonnes by 2041

Bangladesh has targeted to raise annual fish production to 85 lakh tonnes by 2041, said Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim yesterday.
24 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Ship Tilting in Bay: 16 days in, 20 containers feared gone overboard

Anxiety and frustration continue to grow among importers whose goods-filled containers are yet to be salvaged following the tilting of a vessel in the Bay of Bengal near the Bhasan Char coast 16 days ago.  
24 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Citizens Bank aims to become a top lender

Banks are systemically important institutions and corporate governance is vital for them to navigate difficult times and convince depositors to keep money with them.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Forex reserves slip further

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserves have slipped further as per the definition of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) balance of payments and investment position manual.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

United Insurance posts lower profit in Q2

United Insurance Company Ltd posted about 8 per cent lower profit at Tk 3.60 crore in the second quarter of 2023.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Leather value lost for lack of certification

Only two companies in Bangladesh have certification of Leather Working Group (LWG), one of the lowest in the world, said ‍a researcher yesterday. 
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Offer adequate facilities to rural freelancers

The government should extend facilities, such as internet access, to freelancers in rural areas of Bangladesh so that they can become successful entrepreneurs and make a greater contribution to the economy, according to businesspeople.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, Japan to sign partnership deal soon

Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to sign the economic partnership agreement (EPA) soon to deepen and expand bilateral trade and investment between two nations, the commerce ministry said yesterday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt urges Japanese tech firms to invest in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has urged Japanese tech companies to invest in the country and build an IT training centre for the mutual benefit of both nations.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

More Japanese investors to flock to Bangladesh

Bangladesh has the potential to attract Japanese companies shifting operations to various parts of Asia, said Yasutoshi Nishimura, economy, trade and industry minister of Japan, yesterday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Walton to export TV to South Korea

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a giant in the consumer electronics market of Bangladesh, will soon start exporting TVs to South Korea in a bid to expand its global presence by catering to low-end consumers in the country.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

BB relaxes rule over bankers’ promotion

Bangladesh Bank in a circular yesterday relaxed a rule over the requirement of diploma certificates for bankers to get promotions. 
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Polling begins for ‘airline of the year’ award

Online polling for recognising the best airlines operating in Bangladesh has been launched.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Shanta Securities brings trading app for investors

Shanta Securities Ltd yesterday launched a feature-rich trading app “Shanta EasyTrade”.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

SIBL holds town hall meeting

Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) organised a town hall meeting for branch managers, sub-branch in-charges and employees of the bank’s Chattogram zone in Chattogram on Saturday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

National Bank organises business review meeting

National Bank Ltd organised a half-yearly business review meeting for branch managers of Rajshahi region.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

7UP launches ‘Super Duper Refresher’ campaign

7UP, a drink from PepsiCo, recently launched a new digital campaign titled “Super Duper Refresher” with a TVC featuring brand ambassador Shakib Al Hasan. 
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM