Poor preservation, unfair pricing and failure to meet global standards cripple rawhide trade

The Asian Development Bank has approved a $900 million loan to help Bangladesh reform its banking sector and strengthen its resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Jumped to 589.5m francs in 2024 from 17.7m the previous year

Local apparel makers are seeing delays in the confirmation of work orders for the next summer season, as US retailers and brands wait for the final decision on reciprocal tariffs by the US administration, expected in early July.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has rejected the application of Mir Akhter Hossain Ltd, a construction company, to raise Tk 250 crore by issuing preference shares, according to a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange website.

Eid-ul-Azha was meant to be a lesson in sacrifice, empathy, generosity, and humility. But in our version, it often turns into a festival of flexing, where the size of your cow somehow reflects your spirituality, and the price tag gets more attention than the prayer.

Chartered accountants yesterday described the claims by cost and management accountants regarding audit rights as “misleading and unprofessional”.

A joint committee will be formed soon to explore avenues for long-term financing from the capital market, establish a vibrant bond market, and reduce excessive reliance on bank loans.

Early users of Starlink, the satellite internet service recently launched in Bangladesh, have expressed satisfaction over its high-speed and stable connection.

For the first time, the World Bank, which traditionally provides development project loans and budgetary support, has extended its assistance through a guarantee facility to support Bangladesh in purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG), aiming to ease pressure on the country’s foreign exchange reserves.

The government has updated the Renewable Energy Policy after 17 years, aiming to produce at least 20 percent of the national power demand from green sources by 2030.

Chartered accountants yesterday described the claims by cost and management accountants regarding audit rights as “misleading and unprofessional.”..At a press conference in Dhaka, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) rejected the allegations made by the Institu

Target set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030

BB, finance ministry and BSEC representatives will be included in the committee

BSEC rejected Mir Akhter Hossain's Tk 250 crore preference share issuance

Renata PLC's board revised preference shares (Tk 325 crore) to fully convertible

The draft has already been sent to the task force committee

The DSEX lost 22.41 points to close at 4,754.41

Global stocks fell and the dollar rose on Thursday as investors get concerned over the United States' possible entry into the Israel-Iran air war

A committee formed to conduct the polls of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) for the 2025–2027 term yesterday announced that voting would be held on September 7.