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

Bangladeshi firms partner with Starlink

Several Bangladeshi firms have partnered with Starlink to support the setup of ground earth stations in Bangladesh.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Women-led SMEs driving local poultry growth

The expansion of women-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is strengthening Bangladesh’s economy by driving employment, boosting production, and enhancing market competitiveness amid growing demand for sustainable business growth and financial inclusion, said a press release.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Thanks to the treasury managers in banks

I perused the 2024 audited financials of Citibank, N.A., Bank Alfalah, Habib Bank, and Commercial Bank of Ceylon in the newspapers last week.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Investor confidence the ultimate casualty of BSEC confrontation

The ongoing standoff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) that kicked off on Wednesday last week could be described as a battle on thin ice.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

‘Last BGMEA polls had nearly 900 fake voters’

In the last election of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), at least 900 persons who were not members of the trade body were incorporated in the voter list, said a Forum Panel leader of the BGMEA yesterday.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh needs one lakh flats annually

Bangladesh requires around 100,000 new apartments every year. Despite having the capacity to meet this demand, realtors can only supply 8 percent of the required units, leaving a substantial gap.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Aarong’s flagship store draws heavy footfall

Aarong, a popular lifestyle brand, unveiled one of the world’s largest craft stores on Friday, captivating customers and garnering an overwhelmingly positive response.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Macroeconomic policies amid interim incumbency

Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Food subsidies raised by nearly 12%

For several months, food inflation had also remained in double digits
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Aarong’s new store draws heavy footfall amid Ramadan shopping rush

"This store is a proud testament to Bangladesh moving boldly into the future," said Tamara Abed, managing director of BRAC Enterprises, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 13:48 PM

Empowering women in small businesses can drive Bangladesh’s progress

On International Women's Day 2025, the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) underscored the need to support women entrepreneurs and ensure adequate nutrition to sustain their contributions, according to a press release. 
8 March 2025, 10:59 AM

Admin cadres seek action against protesting BSEC staff

The association stated that such indiscipline is a violation of the law and a punishable offence.  
8 March 2025, 10:43 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

Case filed against 16 BSEC officials

The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC
8 March 2025, 07:17 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

The unpaid household labour GDP ignores

Yasmin represents the millions of women excluded from the labour force, who say that family and household work is a significant setback to their employment.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM

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

New onions bring no smiles to farmers

Onion farmers, who saw high profits last year, are now struggling due to a sharp drop in prices at the peak of the harvesting season.
6 March 2025, 18:20 PM

Leadership: Dealing with idiots

Molla Nasiruddin took his donkey to the roof, but it refused to come down. Despite his efforts, the stubborn donkey resisted, kicking relentlessly.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM