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 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

Plastic exports surge amid rising global demand

Shipments go up 21.25% in first eight months of FY25
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Inflation eases but remains above 9% for 24th month

Inflation eased in February but remained above the 9 percent mark for the 24th straight month as the rising prices of goods and services continue to erode consumers’ purchasing power.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM

BSEC standoff enters second day as neither side backs down

The standoff between top leadership and staff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) entered its second day yesterday, following protests triggered by the forced retirement of an executive director over graft allegations on Wednesday.
6 March 2025, 18:00 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

Govt’s operating spending rises in first half of FY25

The government of Bangladesh has spent Tk 186,286 crore in operating budget in the first six months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, which accounts for 36.7 percent of the total allocation.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM

11 insurers running without permanent CEOs

In a clear violation of regulatory guidelines, 11 life and non-life insurance companies are currently operating without permanent chief executive officers (CEOs).
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Aarong to unveil 'world’s largest craft store' in Dhanmondi

The largest fashion retail chain in Bangladesh mentioned that the store will feature craft installations, including a four-storey Nakshi Kantha and a clay pottery wall.
6 March 2025, 14:55 PM

Govt releases Tk 525cr to clear Beximco workers’ dues

The amount was disbursed by the finance division of the finance ministry after revising an earlier decision
6 March 2025, 14:07 PM