Budget ambitious, but achievable: Ficci

But extra duty and tax on telecom, carbonated beverages, water purifiers to hurt potential FDI, it said.
10 June 2024, 12:23 PM

New office hour for bankers after Eid

Office hour 10am to 6pm, transaction hour 10am to 4pm
9 June 2024, 15:13 PM

Nothing mentioned in budget to stop gold smuggling: Bajus

The baggage rule should be amended to stop gold smuggling, the association said in budget reaction
9 June 2024, 12:36 PM

RMG export to USA falls 14% in Jan-Apr

Shipment to the American market has been falling for high inflationary pressure
7 June 2024, 14:22 PM

Forex reserves decline by $51 million in a week

The reserves hit $18.67 billion on June 5, down from $18.72 billion on May 29
7 June 2024, 14:03 PM

Low gas pressure cuts textile production by 65%

Factories in industrial belts need 15 PSI (pounds per square inch) of gas pressure, but are getting a maximum of 3 PSI
5 June 2024, 12:29 PM

Bangladesh wants to start negotiations with China for FTA: Titu

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu sits with businesses of the two nations
2 June 2024, 18:51 PM

Saarc nations contribute below 1% of remittance to Bangladesh

Of the $21.61 billion remittance Bangladesh received in FY23, only $44.99 million came from Saarc countries
2 June 2024, 15:08 PM

RMG export prices fall by 16% in 8 months: BGMEA

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says
1 June 2024, 13:23 PM

FBCCI suggests creating direct shipping route with Sydney

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh
29 May 2024, 13:27 PM

DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024, 11:53 AM

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM

‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024, 13:17 PM

No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended
27 May 2024, 12:45 PM

Payment for foreign loans surges 44% in Jul-Apr

The principal amount plus interest payments for foreign debt rose to $2.81 billion this year, up from previous year’s $1.95 billion
26 May 2024, 14:41 PM

‘Bangladesh hardly utilising Asian regional trade potential’

Finds a study conducted by former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman
26 May 2024, 13:23 PM

Tk 13 crore goods sold at SME fair

Entrepreneurs bagged orders worth Tk 20 crore
25 May 2024, 14:35 PM

Cut spending to save money: Wahiduddin Mahmud

Implementing development project with borrowed money not a good idea, he said at a debate contest of the Debate for Democracy
25 May 2024, 12:22 PM

Dhaka Motor Show begins in Purbachal

175 companies from 17 countries are taking part in the show
23 May 2024, 14:11 PM

Bangladesh can ship $1 billion woollen sweaters by 2030: exporters

Two Uruguayan wool exporters are currently visiting Bangladesh
23 May 2024, 12:50 PM