Stock index, turnover both fall

Both the turnover and the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fall today amid thin participation of the investors.
21 September 2022, 10:53 AM

HC-appointed Evaly board resigns

The High Court-appointed board of directors of beleaguered e-commerce platform Evaly has ‘resigned’, said a member of the board.
20 September 2022, 16:07 PM

Six local firms to invest $457 million in pharma, hospitality

Six Bangladeshi companies have showed their interest to invest $457 million at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram and Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar.
20 September 2022, 15:00 PM

‘Bangladesh to get ADB’s $2 billion loan this fiscal’

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working to hand over $2 billion in loan assistance to Bangladesh by the current fiscal year, ADB Country Director Edimon Ginting said today.
20 September 2022, 13:43 PM

Experts want Ctg port-centric logistics policy

Bangladesh should formulate a national logistics policy, which will help build an integrated logistics system centring the Chattogram port, experts said today.
19 September 2022, 14:19 PM

DSEX crosses 6,600 points after four months

Dhaka stocks rose today amid increased participation of investors although many shares did not find any buyer for a long time.
19 September 2022, 13:12 PM

Stock begins week with 46% rise in turnover

The stockmarket started the week with a rise thanks to increased participation of investors.
18 September 2022, 10:39 AM

Commerce ministry won’t fix prices of all nine commodities: Munshi

The commerce ministry will not fix the prices of all nine commodities as pricing of agricultural goods fall under the purview of the agricultural ministry, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
17 September 2022, 15:35 PM

Digital payment can be used for CMSME loans: Experts

Accepting of digital payment through the personal retail account could pave the way for the country’s cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) to avail loans from banking channels, experts said today.
17 September 2022, 13:10 PM

‘Trading in cryptocurrency not allowed in Bangladesh’

Bangladesh Bank has once again asked all to refrain from doing trading of any kind of virtual coin or cryptocurrency in the country.
15 September 2022, 14:46 PM

Banks can now maintain accounts in Chinese Yuan

Bangladeshi banks can now maintain account in Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY) with their correspondent lenders or branches abroad to help local businesses settle foreign trade with that currency.
15 September 2022, 14:30 PM

Samsung Bangladesh launches new line of televisions

South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics today launched a new line of televisions for the Bangladesh market through an event in Dhaka.
15 September 2022, 13:32 PM

Businesses can now repay EDF loans in three instalments

Businesses can now repay their loans taken from the Export Development Fund (EDF) in three instalments.
15 September 2022, 13:23 PM

FAS Finance’s ex-MD barred from leaving Bangladesh

Bangladesh Immigration Police has barred FAS Finance and Investment’s former managing director, Pritish Kumar Sarker, from leaving the country because of his alleged involvement in financial scams.
15 September 2022, 13:05 PM

ADB portfolio in Bangladesh doubles in 7 years to $11.3b in 2022

ADB’s sovereign portfolio in Bangladesh grew to $11.3 billion as of August 2022, increasing from $6.5 billion in 2015, according to a news release issued by ADB in Bangladesh.
15 September 2022, 12:56 PM

Saidpur airport to boost regional trade with Bhutan: Munshi

Increased use of Saidpur airport by the neighbouring countries, including Bhutan, will increase Bangladesh’s regional trade, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
15 September 2022, 12:33 PM

Eastern Bank to issue Tk 500 crore bond

Eastern Bank is going to issue a non-convertible unsecured floating rate fully-redeemable subordinated bond worth Tk 500 crore.
15 September 2022, 11:53 AM

No driving licence needed to buy motorcycle until Dec 14

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has extended the time for purchase of motorcycle without a valid driving licence until December 14.
14 September 2022, 14:39 PM

FBCCI wants testing labs at ports

The government should set up testing labs at ports to ensure fast delivery of imported goods and products for uninterrupted production, said Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
14 September 2022, 13:44 PM

Most stocks on DSE, CSE decline

Most shares on the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges declined today.
14 September 2022, 10:42 AM