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
Country needs a roadmap to become aviation hub
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh should formulate a roadmap considering its geo-strategic advantage to make the country an aviation hub.
22 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Cattle fatteners to get loans from Tk 5,000cr BB fund
The Bangladesh Bank yesterday said cattle fatteners or beef producers would get loan from its Tk 5,000 crore refinance scheme formed for ensuring food security.
22 March 2023, 03:30 AM
Consumers bracing for further belt-tightening
Prices of groceries which witness peak demand during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, have swelled significantly year-on-year owing to hikes in import and transportation costs alongside the value of dollar.
22 March 2023, 02:30 AM
Bangladesh now a hub for making winter jackets
Bangladesh has gradually turned into a major manufacturing hub for winter jackets as work orders are mainly shifting away from China due to higher production costs and a shortage of skilled workers in the country.
22 March 2023, 02:00 AM
Banglalink nearing stock market listing
Banglalink Digital Communications Limited, the third-largest mobile phone operator in Bangladesh, plans to go public, a massive development for a stock market where investors have strong appetite for sound companies.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Restaurateurs seek uninterrupted gas in Ramadan
Bangladesh Restaurant Owners Association (BROA) has called for an increase in gas supply and addressing complexities in pipeline transfers and name changes ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
GPH Ispat launches high-grade steel rebar
GPH Ispat Limited, one of the leading steel manufacturers in Bangladesh, on Monday launched its new high-grade steel rebar product, which they claim will reduce construction cost as well as ensure safety of the structures.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Update laws on arbitration: ICCB
The existing legal framework for arbitrations in Bangladesh should be updated for the enforcement of arbitral awards to get more foreign or local investment, according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu industrial award policy amended
The industries ministry has brought changes to the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award (BSMIA) Policy in order to align it with the government’s visions and plans, including the Sustainable Development Goals 2030 and the Vision 2041, and meet the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Airlines demand tax exemption on aircraft purchase
The Aviation Operators Association of Bangladesh (AOAB), a platform of the country’s private air operators, yesterday demanded tax exemptions on the purchase of aircraft, helicopters and their parts.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Asian Paints brings two new products
Asian Paints Bangladesh recently launched two products -- SmartCare Damp Proof Silicon Ceramic and Ultima Protek Shyne -- for exterior walls and wooden furniture, offering a 12-year warranty.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Pubali Bank signs MoU with US- Bangla Airlines
Pubali Bank Limited and US-Bangla Airlines recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on service facilities.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
IFIC Bank organises event marking milestone
IFIC Bank has achieved a milestone of becoming the largest bank in the country in terms of having the highest number of branches and sub-branches across the country.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Central Insurance’s profit declines 15.75% in 2022
Central Insurance Company Ltd posted a 15.75 per cent year-on-year decrease in profit to Tk 10.79 crore in 2022.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
Phoenix Insurance posts lower profit in 2022
Phoenix Insurance Company Ltd registered an 8 per cent year-on-year decline in profit to Tk 8.14 crore last year.
21 March 2023, 18:00 PM
‘Cheaper’ meat, eggs to be sold at 15 points in Dhaka during Ramadan
The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock has taken the initiative to facilitate people's protein intake at a 'cheaper rate' and maintain the supply chain during the month of Ramadan
21 March 2023, 04:07 AM
Carrot cultivation brings cheers for char farmers
For the first time, carrots are being grown commercially in char areas of Teesta river, where farmers previously grew the vegetable only for personal consumption.
21 March 2023, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh looking to stay competitive after LDC graduation
The government will soon find an alternative for cash subsidies on export so that local exporters can remain competitive even after Bangladesh graduates from the list of least developed countries (LDCs) in 2026, according to experts.
21 March 2023, 03:30 AM
5 projects to seek extra Tk 1,119cr
Although the government discourages implementing agencies of development projects in Bangladesh from seeking time and cost revisions, several proposals in this regard are placed at each meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec).
21 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Should tax-free income limit rise as inflation bites?
Mohammad Firoz works at a garment accessories manufacturing company and earns Tk 29,000 per month.
21 March 2023, 02:30 AM