Bangladesh achieves record $30 billion in remittance inflows, boosting economy significantly

Thanks to Bangladesh Bank, especially Governor Mansur, I was invited to join the large loan restructuring scrutiny committee set up by the central bank in collaboration with the finance ministry and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). Several departments of the central bank also took part regularly.

The finance adviser urged the private sector to take a leading role in job creation and global expansion

The 23rd edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held today.

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market

The 5.77-kilometre pipeline will help Padma save Tk 8 crore a year

Ruhul Quddus Khan to take helm at UBL from November 1

Central bank chief highlights need for tradable savings certificates, treasury bonds

The DSEX increased 11.62 points to 5,393.47 by 11:38 am

Dhaka stocks continued their downward trend for a third consecutive day, with the main index seeing a decline driven by poor performances in the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and engineering sectors yesterday.

The World Bank yesterday launched two new projects worth $700 million to improve basic services, strengthen disaster resilience and expand human capital development for both the displaced Rohingya population and host communities in Bangladesh.

Starlink has sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to supply bandwidth from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to establish a Business Development Office (BDO) at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.

Mastercard has received the Superbrands recognition in the ‘Payment’ category for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Bangladesh’s most trusted and popular payments technology brand.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been recognised as one of Bangladesh’s most trusted and influential brands, receiving the Superbrands status for the third time.

Many people are yet to taste hilsa this season because of exorbitant prices, while the peak period for catching the national fish draws to a close. Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal say this year’s hauls are far smaller than last year’s.

The dollar strengthened on Friday, extending its rebound against most major currencies, as traders reviewed the near-term outlook after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week but signaled gradual easing in the future.

State-owned telecom firms owe Tk 7,000 crore, raising questions

Revenue collection grew by nearly 21 percent year-on-year in the first two months of the current fiscal year, due mainly to a calmer political climate compared with the same period last year, when mass protests led to the fall of the Awami League government.

Gold prices moved higher on Friday and headed for a fifth consecutive weekly gain, with market attention focused on further cues after the US Federal Reserve delivered its first rate cut of the year.