Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder

Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025, 04:52 AM

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025, 09:29 AM

BB warns against investing in multilevel marketing schemes

The central bank launches an investigation into alleged fraudulent activities
10 March 2025, 07:30 AM

Economy expanded in Feb, but at a slower pace: PMI

February marked the fifth consecutive month of expansion
9 March 2025, 09:54 AM

Apex Footwear’s Syed Manzur Elahi buys 50,000 shares of the company

After the purchase, his stake rises to 7.34% in the company
9 March 2025, 08:39 AM

Stocks fall amid worries over BSEC stalemate

Meanwhile, BSEC officials returned to work without withdrawing ‘break in service’ agenda
9 March 2025, 05:51 AM

Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency

Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 10:06 AM

Eastern Bank files Tk 200cr defamation suit against customer

The customer, Md Murtoza Ali, earlier submitted a petition, accusing the bank's board, MD of embezzling Tk 11cr
8 March 2025, 06:02 AM

Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend

Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025, 18:21 PM

None can use CEO title in insurance firms without IDRA approval

The use of the CEO (current charge) title also requires regulatory approval
6 March 2025, 10:40 AM

MJL to sell aging oil tanker for $22.7m

MJL Bangladesh PLC, popularly known as Mobil Bangladesh, has decided to sell a secondhand oil tanker for $22.7 million, the company said yesterday.
6 March 2025, 06:41 AM

BB reduces cash reserve requirement for banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has reduced the daily cash reserve requirement (CRR) for banks to enable them to manage liquidity more easily.
4 March 2025, 14:35 PM

Exports grow 2.77% in Feb

Bangladesh earns $3.97 billion from exports in the second month of the year
4 March 2025, 08:50 AM

BRAC Bank raises Tk 700cr through subordinated bond

663 unique investors participate in the long-term bond
4 March 2025, 06:19 AM

Weak banks may face closure

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur’s comment that some ailing banks may face closure drew flak yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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24 February 2025, 14:58 PM

BEA interim committee demands arrest of office attackers

Prof Mahbub Ullah agrees to serve as convener of BEA interim committee
24 February 2025, 13:38 PM

Square Pharma’s sponsor to buy Tk 32cr shares in it

Square Pharmaceuticals' Director Anjan Chowdhury yesterday expressed his intention to buy 15 lakh shares of his company, the largest drug producer in Bangladesh.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM

Bangladesh, IMF mutually deferred loan tranche

The International Monetary Fund's move to disburse the fourth and fifth tranches of a $4.7 billion loan together was a mutual decision, the finance ministry said in a press release yesterday.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM