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
Hard-rock dealers violating contract
The hard-rock mined by Maddhapara Granite Mining Company Limited (MGMCL) in Parbatipur upazila of Dinajpur is getting costlier for end-users as dealers are charging higher rates than that of the state-run company.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Russia-Ukraine war fuels aluminium prices
The price of aluminium products in the domestic markets has increased abnormally in the last couple of weeks due to the rising cost of raw materials at the international level, according to industry insiders.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Soybean oil import falls as refiners go slow
Soybean oil imports, both in crude and seed forms, declined marginally in Bangladesh in the current fiscal year as businesses are cautious in buying the raw materials at higher volumes despite surging prices of edible oil locally amid concerns that higher prices would drive down consumption.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
War affects local commodity prices
Russia’s military offensive in Ukraine and the subsequent sanctions imposed on Moscow have affected the commodity prices in Bangladesh to some extent, said Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Scrap turnover tax on non-profitable operators
The Association of Mobile Telecom Operators of Bangladesh (Amtob) urged the government to withdraw the turnover tax on non-profitable operators and slash corporate tax in the upcoming national budget.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Dhaka chamber for cuts in corporate tax rate
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) yesterday urged the revenue administration to cut the corporate tax for listed and non-listed companies by 2.5 percentage points in the next fiscal year (FY) of 2022-23.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Jewellery expo begins on March 17
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) is going to host a three-day “Jewellery Expo-2022” from March 17 for the first time.
9 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Towards seamless border connectivity in South Asia
In the South Asian region, borders are still the main culprit for the low level of integration. Freedom of movement of trade and transportation is limited in South Asia and the Bay of Bengal regions.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Runaway energy prices raise alarm
The runaway fuel oil and gas price in the international markets has already hit Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves and intensified pressures on the exchange rate amid the escalation of imports at higher prices.
8 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Give collateral-free loans to women entrepreneurs
Banks should take initiatives to give collateral-free loans to women entrepreneurs by simplifying the loan application process, analysts said yesterday.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Mustard oil dearer after soybean price shock
The price of mustard oil has gone up in Bangladesh after the soybean oil market became volatile owing to tight supply.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
FBCCI for 15pc VAT waiver on edible oil import
The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) yesterday demanded that the government withdraw a 15 per cent VAT on edible oil import to rein in skyrocketing prices.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
PM blames Covid fallout, Russia-Ukraine war for rising price of essentials
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today blamed the Covid-19 fallout and Russia-Ukraine war behind the soaring prices of daily essentials.
7 March 2022, 10:02 AM
Lack of data, research behind rural knowledge gaps: experts
There are huge knowledge gaps on rural issues including its transformations and agricultural potentials due to a lack of up-to-date data and adequate research, said experts yesterday.
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Audit firms asked to report NBFI anomalies instantly
The Bangladesh Bank has instructed chartered accounting firms to immediately inform it about any major financial anomalies they unearth while carrying out audits into non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs).
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
NBR extends duty benefit for raw sugar import
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended its reduced tariff benefit for importing raw sugar until May 15 so that consumers can buy the sweetener at reasonable prices during the upcoming month of Ramadan.
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Fair on jute’s many uses begins
A three-day exhibition on the diversified use of jute began in Dhaka yesterday with the objective of encouraging people to use products made out of the environmentally-friendly fibre.
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Light commercial vehicle market expanding
The market for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) is growing steadily thanks to the rising number of small and medium enterprises and young entrepreneurs running businesses all over Bangladesh, according to market players.
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Recycling plastic bottles to make garments
Bangladesh is set to become a major source of recycled yarn and fabrics made from plastic bottles as the country looks to capture more market share of global high value-added garment items such as activewear, outerwear, padding and quilting.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
IDRA fines 8 insurers over Tk 2.18cr
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has slapped eight insurance companies with a staggering fine of over Tk 2.18 crore for irregularities, fraudulence, misappropriation of funds, excess agent commissions and other misconduct.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM