Qcoom has refunded Tk 224 crore to customers out of Tk 397 crore stuck with payment gateway Foster, according to a press release sent by the e-commerce platform today.

Bangladesh may use the Indian experience in the development of their small and medium enterprises, analysts said today.

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Canadian clothing retailer and brand Reitmans for developing value-added products and increase sourcing those products from Bangladesh as it would benefit both sides.

Apex Footwear launched its 25th anniversary celebration campaign today at a press briefing at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka.

The smooth and sustainable graduation of Bangladesh from the least developed country (LDC) category may get affected because of a reduction in fund disbursement to the civil society organisations (CSOs) by the government and international development partners, analysts said today.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) wants to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK to boost bilateral trade after Bangladesh's graduation to a developing nation in 2026.

Ninety-seven per cent of the Bangladeshi mobile internet users are concerned about their privacy and security in the digital world, according to a study.

Local garment makers today sought cooperation from Britain to maintain competitiveness for apparel shipment to the UK markets after Bangladesh’s graduation to a developing nation in 2026.

The High Court today wanted to know what action has been taken against the persons, including five deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank, who were reportedly involved in the financial scam of Tk 3,700 crore.

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) could help Bangladesh build a young and skilled workforce, said Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, regional director for Asia and Pacific for ILO.

Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) halved the fee of its ‘master of applied finance and capital market’ course in a bid to attract more people to gain financial literacy.

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange experienced a fall of 0.34 per cent as of 12.24 pm today.

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Limited posted more than 40 per cent higher profit in the last financial year. 

Apex Spinning & Knitting Mills Limited's profit rose 17.75 per cent year-on-year in the last financial year.

Apex Foods Limited's profit more than doubled in the financial year that ended on June 30.

Around 52 per cent of the small industries in Bangladesh have to pay bribes for obtaining essential services, including availing and renewing licences, using public utilities such as gas and power, obtaining a tax identification number, and value-added tax certificates, according to a study.

Bangladesh’s garments exports to the European Union (EU) increased by 12.43 per cent year-on-year to $4.94 billion in the first three months of the ongoing fiscal, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) aims to brighten the country’s image and increase its apparel exports by hosting the first “Made in Bangladesh Week” from November 12, according to a top official of the organisation.

Bangladesh has 7.37 lakh tonnes of fertiliser in stock right now and the country will face no shortage of it in the coming months, Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation Chairman Shah Md Imdadul Haque today.

Veon has achieved double-digit growth in Bangladesh and the parent company of Banglalink is now investing heavily in its network in key regions, including Chattogram, to maintain the growth, Veon Group CEO Kaan Terzioglu said today.