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
Kuakata witnesses influx of tourists
Travel-enthusiasts, holidaymakers and tourists are planning to rush to various vacation spots across the country during an upcoming three-day holiday, which includes the weekend.
23 December 2022, 03:00 AM
When should Bangladesh bid 3G adieu?
Although many countries have already shut down 3G, the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology, or announced phase-out plans, Bangladesh is yet to set a specific deadline as a chunk of customers still use it.
23 December 2022, 02:30 AM
2022: Soaring prices gave consumers a hard time
In January, Monirul Islam did not have to think twice about the bill while eating out in the morning or ordering beef or chicken items for lunch.
23 December 2022, 02:00 AM
Ekush Wealth Management’s mutual fund gets go-ahead
An open-ended mutual fund of Ekush Wealth Management has got a go-ahead from Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Protect IP rights for ‘Smart Bangladesh’
The protection of intellectual property rights is key to transforming the country into “Smart Bangladesh,” according to Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Paramount Textile to issue bonds worth Tk 250cr
Paramount Textile Limited has decided to raise Tk 250 crore by issuing bonds to pay off existing liabilities and expand.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Stock indices see small climb as turnover falls
Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh rose slightly even though the floor prices of 169 companies were lifted yesterday while turnover of the country’s premier bourse in Dhaka fell to a 29-month low.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Lubricant import LCs to require minimum advance
Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to take a minimum cash advance from importers while opening letters of credit (LCs) for lubricant and engine oil in order to enable running the operations of industries smoothly.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Ensure conducive investment climate
Members of NRB World Association, a platform of non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs), yesterday urged the government to ensure a conducive environment for investments in a bid to attract more foreign funding.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Farmers increasingly using mango orchards to grow pumpkins
Farmers are increasingly growing pumpkins in mango orchards in the Bholahat upazila of Chapainawabganj as an inter-crop and are making good profit by selling the produce, a move that would allow them to make the most of the land.
22 December 2022, 03:30 AM
Pickaboo raises $1.5m from local, foreign investors
Pickaboo, a platform specialising in selling mobile, gadget and electronics, has raised $1.5 million a in pre-series A round from local and international investors.
22 December 2022, 03:00 AM
Formal talks kick off this week for Cepa with India
Formal negotiations for signing a comprehensive economic partnership agreement (Cepa) with India are expected to begin this week during a visit of Tipu Munshi, the commerce minister of Bangladesh, to the neighbouring country.
22 December 2022, 02:30 AM
Only two options left for macroeconomic stability
Bangladesh does not have too many policy options other than reducing consumption of goods and services and making the exchange rate flexible in order to ensure macroeconomic stability, said a central bank report.
22 December 2022, 02:00 AM
BSEC lifts floor price of 169 firms
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission has lifted the floor price for 169 companies in order to make the stock market vibrant.
21 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Tourism lacks proper planning
The tourism sector in Bangladesh is still suffering and has not flourished properly due to a lack of proper planning, which may be a barrier to achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, speakers told a seminar yesterday.
21 December 2022, 18:00 PM
5-day real estate fair begins in Dhaka
A five-day Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) Fair 2022 has begun at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka yesterday.
21 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Yeakin Polymer suffers losses in Q1
Yeakin Polymer Limited reported a doubling of losses in the first quarter of the current financial year.
21 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Dhaka, Ctg home to most agent banking activities
Although agent banking is spreading at a faster clip in Bangladesh, accelerating financial inclusion, a majority of activities are concentrated in Dhaka and Chattogram divisions, central bank data showed.
21 December 2022, 03:30 AM
Early season onions bring no joy for farmers
Farmers in Pabna, the biggest onion producing region in Bangladesh, have started harvesting a quick growing variety of the bulb called Kondo, but are being left disappointed by the poor prices currently on offer in local markets.
21 December 2022, 03:00 AM
RMG makers offer discounted groceries to workers
Some garment manufacturers are providing basic commodities to their workers at discounts opening shops on factory premises, bringing some relief amidst the skyrocketing of prices in the local markets.
21 December 2022, 02:45 AM