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
Bangladesh faces tough time in global apparel game
Bangladesh is likely to face more hurdles in the race to grab a bigger share of the global apparel market as the Indian government plans to step up its financial assistance to garment exporters.
24 January 2025, 18:00 PM
MBA: Evolve or expire
During a job interview, Hassan, an MBA graduate, confidently highlighted his unique strengths as being his versatile skills and strategic thinking. However, when asked about specific skills like coding, data analytics, or AI, he conceded that he had not mastered any.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh losing over 2,500 hectares of arable land annually: expert
Around 2,500 to 3,000 hectares of cultivable land are converted and used for non-agricultural purposes every year in Bangladesh, raising serious concerns about future food security, according to experts and stakeholders.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
WB to give another $30m for power transmission
The World Bank (WB) will provide Bangladesh with an additional $30 million to help the country build up its power transmission network in eastern regions.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Except for tourism, tulip in Tetulia shows little prospect
In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist attraction, as farmers struggle to maintain cultivation and earn a profit.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Denmark’s IFU to invest $12.5m in local pharmacy chain
Denmark’s IFU will invest $12.5 million in pharmacy chain AKS Khan Pharmaceuticals for the expansion of the latter’s network, targeting to cater to 8 million patients annually within three years.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
BB to implement int’l reporting standards by 2027
The Bangladesh Bank issued a roadmap for scheduled banks to implement an expected credit loss (ECL) methodology-based provisioning system that aligns with international financial reporting standards by 2027.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Tk 3,000cr to be raised through sukuk for rural infrastructure
The government has decided to issue Tk 3,000 crore worth of sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, in March to fund the construction of bridges to connect rural roads.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Cold storage owners call to suspend potato imports
The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) has requested the government to suspend potato imports to protect the country’s farmers from a financial disaster.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Economy slowing, negative revenue growth shows the sign
For Bangladesh, it is no longer the question of whether the economy is destined for a hard landing or a glide to a flat state; rather the question now is how deep the descent will be.
23 January 2025, 18:00 PM
World's major port handlers show interest to invest in Bangladesh
Chief Adviser Yunus told Sulayem that Bangladesh wants to make Chittagong port more efficient and build more ports along the coast of the Bay of Bengal.
23 January 2025, 15:54 PM
Bangladesh must switch to hollow blocks to reduce pollution
Clay bricks cost Tk 12 per piece. A hollow block, which is four times larger than a clay brick, is priced at Tk 50.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Walton’s director gifting Tk 600cr shares to spouse, daughter
SM Rezaul Alam, one of the sponsor directors of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, is transferring shares worth a total of Tk 610 crore as per the current market value to his daughter and spouse “by way of gift”.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Summit urges Petrobangla not to scrap third LNG project
Summit Group has urged Petrobangla to reconsider its decision to cancel the country’s third floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) project.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Why Bangladesh is falling behind in RMG export to US
Bangladesh’s garment shipments to the USA, the South Asian country’s single largest export destination, have been falling over the past two years due to a market correction although other major countries have already adjusted to the scenario.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Renewable ambitions still mired in uncertainty
Although the Awami League government made ambitious commitments to renewable energy before being ousted by a mass uprising in August last year, meeting those lofty goals remains a distant dream for the country.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Interest payments eat up more than half of govt revenue expenses
Over half of the government’s total revenue expenditure during the first four months of the current fiscal year of 2024–25 was on interest payments alone, mainly due to increased borrowing and a rise in the interest rates.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Dutch-Bangla Bank’s Tk 1,200cr bond gets nod
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has approved Dutch-Bangla Bank’s plan to raise Tk 1,200 crore through subordinated bonds, according to a stock exchange disclosure.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
BSTI to issue clearance certificates for import
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing Institution (BSTI) has decided to issue temporary clearance certificates for imported industrial raw materials under certain conditions, focusing on service simplification and the issue of port demurrage for businesses.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Garment exports to EU rose 3% in Jan-Nov
Bangladesh’s garment exports to the European Union grew by 2.99 percent year-on-year to $18.15 billion in the January-November period of 2024.
22 January 2025, 18:00 PM