HC bars trade, town association groups from Ctg chamber’s polls
23 October 2025, 15:00 PM
Business
Akij Resource plans to launch digital bank
23 October 2025, 13:27 PM
Business
ILO ratification demands labour reforms in Bangladesh
23 October 2025, 12:59 PM
Business
Summit Power’s profit plunges 88% in FY25
23 October 2025, 10:18 AM
Business
Culture of impunity behind repeated industrial disasters: BILS
23 October 2025, 08:05 AM
Business
Govt moves to boost House Building Corporation’s lending capacity
22 October 2025, 18:42 PM
Business
Interbank dollar price crosses Tk 122 after 2.5 months
22 October 2025, 18:36 PM
Business
Auction full ‘golden spectrum’, lower prices
22 October 2025, 18:35 PM
Business
Foreign banks top profits, trail in social spending
22 October 2025, 18:24 PM
Business
Telcos, ISPs asked to boost fire safety measures
22 October 2025, 15:40 PM
Business
Duties on raw materials of sanitary pads should go
The government should withdraw customs duties slapped on the imports of raw materials used in making sanitary napkins as the penetration of the basic hygiene product is low in Bangladesh due to higher prices, said a top executive.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Banks asked to ensure online services during Eid
Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks in the country to provide their clients with online and internet-based banking services round the clock during the upcoming Eid holidays.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
BB scheme for women entrepreneurs gets bigger
Bangladesh Bank yesterday increased the volume of the refinance scheme dedicated to women entrepreneurs with a view to facilitating female-led businesses.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Rawhide prices to stay stable
As the government has increased the price of cured rawhides for the upcoming Eid-ul-Azha, there is no possibility that the prices will decrease like last year, according to a business leader.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Inflation fight gets tougher
Inflation has started to subside from multi-decade highs almost everywhere, but the work of central banks is far from done, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said in its flagship economic report.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Bonds: reliable source of capital and income
Nowadays, bonds are a widely discussed term in the investment fraternity. It is considered a good source of capital for issuers and a widely accepted tool for fixed-income groups around the globe. Bangladesh is not out of this league.
25 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Refinance scheme made bigger for female-run SMEs
BB raises the amount to Tk 3,000 crore from Tk 1,500 crore
25 June 2023, 13:29 PM
Bangabazar missing typical rush ahead of Eid
Traders at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex, one of the largest clothing retail and wholesale hubs in Bangladesh, are typically busy buying and selling products ahead of Eid-ul-Azha each year.
25 June 2023, 03:00 AM
Challenges remain despite drastic cuts in customs duty
Over the years, the government has significantly eased customs duties to facilitate local industries but a lot of challenges still exist, said Zaved Akhtar, chief executive officer and managing director of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.
25 June 2023, 02:30 AM
Govt’s borrowing goes up amid falling revenue
The government’s dependence on borrowing to finance national budgets has increased over the past decade as revenue collection has failed to keep pace with the ballooning public expenditure.
25 June 2023, 02:00 AM
EBL gets highest AAA credit rating
The Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh has assigned its highest credit rating, “AAA”, for Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), which denotes an extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Shimanto Bank approves stock dividend
Shimanto Bank shareholders approved stock dividend at its 7th annual general meeting at Pilkhana in Dhaka last Thursday.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Dollar higher on safety bid
The dollar rose against the euro on Friday after dismal business activity data from around the globe soured risk sentiment and as hawkish comments from central banks added to pressure on riskier currencies.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Bank reelects chairman
Dhaka Bank Limited has recently reelected the chairman of its Board of Directors.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Growing with organisation
I am sure all young professionals aspire to advance in their career. If so, they are not alone. Many determined professionals share this desire, but the path to success can be daunting and difficult to navigate.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Online cattle sales rising ahead of Eid
With Eid-ul-Azha fast approaching, online cattle sales are gaining momentum as many are looking to buy their sacrificial animals from the comfort of their homes.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Bashundhara enters toiletries business
Bashundhara Group, one of the conglomerates in Bangladesh, will start offering toiletries and personal care products in order to have a share of the growing market for the consumer goods.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
BB invites applications for digital bank licence
Bangladesh Bank has invited applications from entrepreneurs interested in establishing digital banks and delivering financial products efficiently through branchless operations.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Strong public-private ties needed to fight disaster risks
Strong public and private sector collaboration is essential for effective disaster risk management alongside formulation of a long-term master plan to safeguard industries, said Sameer Sattar, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), yesterday.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
IBM nears $5b deal for software provider Apptio
IBM is nearing a deal to acquire software company Apptio for about $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM