FBCCI honours individuals, businesses

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday honoured 10 individuals and companies with the inaugural Business Excellence Awards in recognition of their contribution to the business and the economy. 
13 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Circular economy to help ensure sustainable business

Bangladesh requires a circular economy to not only safeguard the environment, but also ensure sustainable business in the country, according to various experts and lawmakers.
13 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Need proper policies for electric vehicle industry

As the electric vehicle market is expanding in Bangladesh, there should be proper policies in place to attract foreign investment for the sector, according to industry people.
13 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Alamgir joins MGI

Syed Alamgir has recently joined the Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) as the chief executive officer (CEO) of its fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) department.
13 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Growth and sustainability during the economic transformation of Bangladesh

Despite global economic concerns and severe crises in regional peer economies like Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the economy of Bangladesh is recently getting more positive attention from the global economic community, including investors and media.
13 March 2023, 18:00 PM

130 firms join Bdjobs career fair

Thousands of graduates yesterday rushed to the International Convention City Bashundhara in Dhaka, seeking employment by participating companies at the “Freshers Career Fair”.
13 March 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Smart Bangladesh needs proper policy’

Bangladesh has set its target to go beyond becoming a digitalised nation and so it needs to ensure proper policy framework to realise its “Smart Bangladesh” vision, said Vivek Sood, joint acting group chief executive officer of Axiata Group
13 March 2023, 02:30 AM

Govt to form authority on public procurement

The government has prepared a draft law for ensuring transparency and accountability in public sector purchases while also improving efficiency in the sector.
13 March 2023, 02:00 AM

Garment leaders demand fair prices from buyers

Business leaders in the apparel and textile sectors yesterday demanded fair and ethical prices for their products sourced by international buyers and brands as Bangladesh has improved a lot in terms of quality, product diversity and compliance compared to competing countries.
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

UCB Asset to launch stable income open-ended fund

UCB Asset Management Company is going to launch the Income Plus Fund, a stable income open-ended fund with an initial size of Tk 50 crore.
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Modern Group to avail MTB cash management services

Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) and Modern Group recently signed an agreement over cash management services. 
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

StanChart to streamline Reckitt’s sales data transfer

Standard Chartered Bangladesh recently signed an agreement with Reckitt Benckiser (Bangladesh) to provide “Host-to-Host” connectivity, streamlining the collection of sales proceeds by facilitating data transfer between the two. 
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Poor logistics holding exports back: experts

Bangladesh’s export potential remains largely untapped as the country lacks adequate logistics at its ports and highways, according to various experts.
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Suitable policy, level playing field needed in ICT

The government has taken impressive strides in transforming the country to adopt digitalisation but proper policy and a level playing field across the industry are required for further growth, said experts yesterday. 
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Take part in Bangladesh’s development journey

Policymakers of Bangladesh yesterday urged foreign investors to pour their money into the country, citing the economy’s many potentials along with its conducive business environment. 
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

BB working to scrap interest rate ceiling

The Bangladesh Bank has taken an initiative to scrap the 9 per cent interest rate ceiling and introduce a market-based interest rate on loans.
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

FMCG companies bullish about further growth

Local and international fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are bullish about growth opportunities in Bangladesh’s consumer goods market on the back of a middle-class set to surge in size.
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh has huge potential in agro-processing

Bangladesh offers huge opportunity for agribusiness and agro-processing thanks to the farmers’ hard work, which has enabled the country to secure top positions in the global ranks for producing a number of items, namely fish, rice, potato and mango, industry operators and analysts said yesterday.
12 March 2023, 18:00 PM

Local firms show manufacturing capabilities

From locally manufactured televisions and printed circuit boards to jeans made out of jute, a diverse range of products are being displayed by Bangladeshi companies at Bangladesh Business Summit 2023 to attract foreign clients. 
12 March 2023, 03:30 AM

Goods transport thru Dhaka-Ctg railway halved

Cargo shipments to and from Chattogram port via railways have halved as import-export activities have fallen sharply amid the ongoing US dollar crisis, according to official sources.
12 March 2023, 03:00 AM