NRBC Bank, Upay launch fund transfer service

NRBC Bank and mobile financial service provider Upay jointly launched a service by which bank account holders are able to transfer funds to any Upay wallet using NRBC Planet.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Quick steps needed to ensure good governance in banks

The government should take proper, visible and fast actions to ensure good governance in the banking sector, said economists yesterday.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Walton products attract visitors at US show

Bangladesh’s electrical and electronics manufacturer Walton has received a huge response from visitors and buyers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas in the United States.
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Basmati kachchi, biryani sought most on New Year’s Eve

Basmati kachchi and biryani were food items sought the most from the country’s top food delivery platforms on December 31 during celebrations of New Year’s Eve. 
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Gold price hits record high

The price of gold has hit Tk 90,714 per bhori, the highest in the history of Bangladesh, as Bangladesh Jewellers’ Association (Bajus) decided to hike prices of the precious metal by 3 per cent from today. 
7 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh’s economy 35th largest in the world: Visual Capitalist

According to Canada-based online publication 'Visual Capitalist', Bangladesh has emerged as the 35th largest economy in the world.
7 January 2023, 13:59 PM

Tania the trailblazer

She set about producing vermicompost in a desperate effort to support her family in 2017. Today, Tania Parvin has not only succeeded in bringing solvency to the family but also emerged as the top vermicompost producer in Faridpur sadar upazila and a role model for youth.
6 January 2023, 09:00 AM

Govt to allow commercial farming of vannamei

The government is going to allow commercial cultivation of non-native vannamei species of shrimp, also known as whiteleg shrimp,
6 January 2023, 03:30 AM

Set quota of dollar for import of Ramadan essentials

The commerce ministry yesterday requested the Bangladesh Bank for keeping a certain quota of the US dollar to facilitate import of six essential commodities to ensure smooth supply of the goods during the Ramadan.
6 January 2023, 02:30 AM

Comforter-quilt market expands as lifestyle changes

Consumers in Bangladesh are increasingly switching to comforters, quilts and blankets from traditional duvets in order to stay warm throughout the chillier winter nights and amid a change in lifestyle, drawing a substantial investments and big companies to the segment.
6 January 2023, 02:00 AM

20 entities win president’s industrial development award

Twenty industries have been honoured with the “President’s Award for Industrial Development 2022” for their contribution to industrialisation, employment generation and overall economic development of the country. 
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Aamra Networks, Aamra Tech get nod to issue stock dividends

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has consented to Aamra Networks Limited and Aamra Technologies Limited’s decision to issue stock dividends for the last fiscal year but rejected a similar move by Tosrifa Industries Limited.
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh advances in internet speed

Bangladesh has advances seven spots in a global ranking on mobile download speeds, reaching 119th position. 
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

BSEC doesn’t have manpower to monitor firms properly

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) cannot monitor all companies properly due to a lack of manpower, said BSEC Chairman Prof Shibli Rubayat-Ul-Islam yesterday. 
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Can AI be a threat to human existence?

A group of scientists developed the most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) in the world, but they were left speechless when it announced,
5 January 2023, 18:00 PM

Stocks rise as BSEC sits with stakeholders

Stocks in Bangladesh rose yesterday after reports became public of the market regulator sitting with all stakeholders that very day to find ways of boosting investment. 
5 January 2023, 05:50 AM

Fresh move to import rice as local purchase target may not be met

The government has taken a fresh initiative to import rice amid concerns that the domestic procurement target during the ongoing Aman season might not be achieved. 
5 January 2023, 05:00 AM

IFAD Autos’ Tk 300cr bond gets go-ahead

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) yesterday approved the non-convertible bond of IFAD Autos worth Tk 300 crore.
5 January 2023, 04:50 AM

KDS Logistics remains top container handler for fifth year

KDS Logistics has retained its spot as the top private inland container depot (ICD) in terms of the total volume of export and import cargo handled for a fifth consecutive year in 2022. 
5 January 2023, 04:40 AM

China firm to invest $24.05m in Bepza EZ

Chinese company SSH (BD) Sustainable Fashion Co Ltd has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to invest $24.05 million to set up a high-end garment factory in Bepza Economic Zone.
5 January 2023, 04:30 AM