Biman Toronto flight diverts to Heathrow after co-pilot falls ill
8 May 2026, 22:02 PM
Aviation
Complex rules erode competitiveness, Muktadir says
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Ex-owners unlikely to regain SIBL control as merger continues
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Cabinet clears import of 3 LNG cargoes
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Economy grew faster in April: PMI
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Weak financial governance drives bad loan surge
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Borrowers can apply for policy support till June 30
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
65% of healthcare needs unmet as out-of-pocket costs soar: BIDS
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Thousands get jobs as PRAN-RFL revives abandoned mills
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The price of saying no
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Premier Cement's profit drops 89% in Q2
Shares of the company went up 0.44 percent to Tk 45.3 as of mid-day trading today on the DSE
30 January 2025, 07:24 AM
Dhaka stocks up in early trade
DSEX gained 11.92 points as of 11:38 am
30 January 2025, 05:48 AM
Fuel price can be cut by Tk 15 a litre: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday said the government could reduce fuel prices by Tk 10 to Tk 15 per litre by using a market-based pricing model.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Accounts, assets of wilful defaulters must be seized: CPD
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has called for closing the accounts of wilful defaulters and holding three former governors accountable for their roles in the beleaguered banking sector.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Growth of economic units slows amid capital shortages
The growth in the number of economic units in Bangladesh has slowed over the past decade, primarily due to capital shortages among rural entrepreneurs, according to the latest Economic Census of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Titas Gas suffers Tk 523cr loss in Q2
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company, the state-owned gas distributor, reported a significant loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25, driven by a sharp increase in system losses.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
India’s economy faces slowing growth ahead of new fiscal year
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may seek to arrest slowing economic growth in the world’s fifth-largest economy and prepare for an uncertain year of global trade when his government presents the federal budget on February 1.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Saint Martin’s businesses seek shorter travel ban
All tourist vessels to Saint Martin’s island will cease operations from the start of February, with travel to the country’s only coral island prohibited from February to October as per government directives.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt plans smart cards for farmers
The government is formulating a policy with the aim of distributing smart cards among farmers to ensure the delivery of subsidies and other government support, such as that for coping with natural disasters.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Market-based pricing can cut fuel prices by Tk 10-15 a litre: CPD
The existing automatic pricing formula does not reflect global markets, the think-tank says
29 January 2025, 14:36 PM
Beximco reports sharp decline in Q2 earnings despite strong cash flow
Beximco, one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates, reported a substantial decline in net earnings for the second quarter of the fiscal year, primarily due to a production shutdown caused by the unavailability of banking facilities..Despite this setback, the company managed to maintain a s
29 January 2025, 09:50 AM
Job opportunities shrink in rural areas
A lack of growth in non-farm activities is to blame for the shrink in job opportunities
29 January 2025, 09:39 AM
Titas Gas suffers Tk 523cr rout in Q2 as system loss mounts
Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company, the state-owned gas distributor, reported a significant loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25, driven by a sharp increase in system loss.
29 January 2025, 08:39 AM
CPD blames high prices on govt failure to curb extortion, hoarding
“Steps taken by the government so far failed to bring down prices of essential commodities,” said CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun
29 January 2025, 06:33 AM
Dhaka stocks up slightly in early trade
DSEX gained 1.77 points as of 11:36 am
29 January 2025, 05:59 AM
Shares of Beximco Pharma, Shinepukur fall after govt announces sale
Beximco Pharma posts 28% profit growth in Q2
29 January 2025, 05:24 AM
Top UAE companies to invest in Bangladesh
Two major companies from the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Masdar, have unveiled plans to invest in Bangladesh’s port development, management, and logistics, as well as the renewable energy sector.
28 January 2025, 19:12 PM
Ctg customs to auction off 44 cars
Customs authorities are planning to auction off a total of 44 cars on February 16, including 24 of the luxurious Land Cruiser ZX model by Japanese automaker Toyota, which were purchased by former members of parliament (MPs)..Customs halted the release of the 24 vehicles because the individ
28 January 2025, 18:31 PM
Govt to sell rice in 424 upazilas thru special OMS
In preparation for the upcoming Ramadan, the government will begin selling rice at subsidised prices in 424 upazilas across the country starting in February, aiming to ensure that low-income families have affordable access to the staple grain at the local level.
28 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Bank Asia, EBL avail $70m IFC loan
Bank Asia PLC and Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) have signed separate agreements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector in developing countries, to avail themselves of a total of $70 million in loans.
28 January 2025, 18:00 PM