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
Financing large projects in Bangladesh
Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its developmental journey, with infrastructure development being a cornerstone of its economic growth agenda.
2 March 2024, 17:38 PM
NY court allows BB’s lawsuit over reserve heist to proceed
The New York Supreme Court has allowed the case filed by Bangladesh Bank concerning the $81-million cyberheist in 2016 to proceed, but dismissed several charges against the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp (RCBC).
2 March 2024, 13:30 PM
Insurance premium growth slows
Insurance premium growth decelerated in 2023 as people’s purchasing power eroded amid higher inflationary pressure, despite the sector’s immense potential in a country that has one of the lowest penetration rates in the world.
1 March 2024, 00:58 AM
Women hold majority of accounts opened thru’ agent banking
The number of women in Bangladesh with bank accounts opened via agent banking far exceeds that of men as the facility offers better accessibility and guidance for various banking services, making it particularly suitable for those living in rural areas.
1 March 2024, 00:58 AM
Lending rate goes past 13% despite lowering of margin
The interest rate on loans is going to surpass 13 percent from March despite lowering the margin as the benchmark interest rate has been increasing consistently since its introduction.
1 March 2024, 00:58 AM
Cotton growers unhappy as prices fail to meet expectations
Although the cultivation of cotton is on rising as growers look to meet a portion of local demand and reduce dependence on imports, growers are unsatisfied with the low prices of the white fibre on the domestic market.
1 March 2024, 00:04 AM
Stocks fall for a second day
Major indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the second session in a row yesterday as investor participation remains low.
1 March 2024, 00:04 AM
Govt approves LNG purchase from Summit
The government yesterday decided to procure liquified natural gas (LNG) from Summit Oil and Shipping Co Limited (SOSCL) on a 15-year contract.
1 March 2024, 00:04 AM
The amazing science of happiness
In a forest, a crow encounters a swan and begins to feel inferior due to the swan's white feathers, presuming the swan must be the happiest bird. The swan, on the other hand, envies the parrot for its two colours, believing it to be happier.
29 February 2024, 17:58 PM
Forex reserves rise $377m in a week
Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves rose $377 million in a week to about $20.57 billion, central bank figures showed.
29 February 2024, 14:58 PM
Offshore unit officials to face fine if false info provided
The Bangladesh Bank will be able to impose a fine of up to $5,000 or an equivalent amount in the local currency on the officials of offshore banking units (OBUs) if they provide false information intentionally.
29 February 2024, 00:28 AM
Investment instruments that Bangladeshi savers consider safe
Around 53 percent of the respondents of a survey in Bangladesh said they prefer making investment in deposit pension scheme (DPS) to set aside funds for rainy days.
29 February 2024, 00:23 AM
Proton CEO Li Chunrong arrives in Dhaka to launch Proton X90
Li Chunrong, chief executive officer of Proton, arrived in Dhaka yesterday to take part in an event where Proton X90 will be unveiled.
29 February 2024, 00:15 AM
Ensure cold chain logistics to reduce $2.4bn post-harvest losses
Bangladesh faces annual post-harvest losses of about $2.4 billion as the country lacks essential cold chain infrastructure and services known as temperature-controlled logistics (TCL), according to a paper presented at a conference.
29 February 2024, 00:15 AM
Climate-induced disruptions could cost Bangladesh $700b in apparel exports by 2050
Bangladesh could lose a staggering $27 billion in annual apparel exports by 2030 if it does not adopt a climate-adaptive approach due to high heat and floods, according to a new study.
29 February 2024, 00:15 AM
Demystifying the essence of corporate leadership
All of us remain enamoured by principled political leaders like Bangabandhu, Mandela, and Gandhi, who we respect and admire and are willing to follow due to their sacrifices for upholding principles. However, this write-up is about a different type of leaders, namely corporate leaders.
28 February 2024, 23:49 PM
Eastern Bank to launch climate change adaptation award
Eastern Bank PLC, one of the leading private commercial banks in Bangladesh, will launch “Climate Change Adaptation Award” this year.
28 February 2024, 00:49 AM
Daraz to go for significant layoff in Bangladesh to cut costs
Daraz Group, Alibaba’s South Asian e-commerce arm that operates in five markets including Bangladesh, has announced that it will “bid farewell to many valued members” but stopped short of disclosing the number.
28 February 2024, 00:49 AM
Launch owners demand tax cut as passenger flow falls
Owners of commercial passenger vessels, called launches in Bangladesh, yesterday demanded that the government reduce their advance income tax (AIT) per passenger on grounds of a drastic drop in business since the opening of Padma Bridge.
28 February 2024, 00:49 AM
Electric vehicles etching their way into domestic automobile industry
The automobile industry of Bangladesh is seeing a notable shift towards electric vehicles (EVs) with BYD Auto Co Ltd, the world’s biggest EV maker, set to launch its Seal model on the domestic market.
28 February 2024, 00:49 AM