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First Security Islami Bank incurs Tk 31 crore losses in Q3
It’s profit in Jan-Sep slumps 63%
5 November 2024, 07:31 AM
Sajek, Khagrachhari open to tourists after month-long restriction
The tourism restriction imposed in Sajek valley of Rangamati and Khagrachhari for over a month was lifted today
5 November 2024, 07:20 AM
Stocks surge in morning trade
The index added 84.01 points to 5,336.50, continuing momentum from yesterday
5 November 2024, 05:41 AM
BTRC to issue more NTTN licences if needed
Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue more Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences if services to customers are compromised as the regulator prioritises service quality, said BTRC Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Md Emdad Ul Bari yesterday.
4 November 2024, 18:04 PM
India’s factory growth accelerates in October
India’s manufacturing growth gained momentum in October after decelerating for three months as demand improved significantly, helping in job creation and leading to a better business outlook, according to a business survey released on Monday.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
China to hash out stimulus plan with US elections in sight
China’s top lawmakers gathered Monday to hash out a major stimulus package that analysts say could grow even bigger if former US president Donald Trump wins the White House this week.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Why RMG exporters chose Maldives shipping route
Bypassing the traditional air shipment routes through India or Bangladesh, garment exporters have found the Maldives to be a cheaper as well as faster route.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Maddhapara Granite faces financial woes amid weak sales
Despite a doubling of local demand over the past decade, the country’s lone state-owned hard rock mining venture Maddhapara Granite Mining Company Limited (MGMCL) is facing challenges with declining sales and mounting stockpiles.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
BB to lift LC restrictions on crisis-hit banks
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has decided in principle to withdraw the restrictions on opening letters of credit (LCs) by six crisis-hit banks, according to officials.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Generation Next left to languish as leaders abroad
Generation Next Fashion, a listed apparel maker in Bangladesh, is struggling to continue operations due to labour unrest and a working capital shortage amid the absence of its top leaders, according to a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE).
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt drafts cross-border e-commerce policy
Bangladesh has drafted the Cross-Border Digital Commerce Policy 2024, marking a significant step towards integrating the economy with the global digital marketplace as it looks to facilitate globally accepted payment methods.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Denim demand rebounds gradually: experts
The demand outlook for locally made denim garments is gradually improving as Western economies rebound, local and foreign businessmen said yesterday.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Stocks jump as NBR cuts capital gains tax
Stocks soared yesterday as investors cheered the substantial cut in capital gains tax by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to encourage big local and foreign investors.
4 November 2024, 18:00 PM
AO Smith acquires Pureit for $120 million
AO Smith Corporation is a Wisconsin-headquartered global water technology company
4 November 2024, 15:33 PM
Newly formed BWTCC starts allocating serials of lighter vessels
The cell also cuts freight rates by up to 5%
4 November 2024, 13:10 PM
Stocks rise after falling for a day
The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 61.64 points or 1.19% to 5,252
4 November 2024, 10:50 AM
Crown Cement posts Tk 100 crore profit in FY24
Its board recommended 21% cash dividend, the highest in 8 years
4 November 2024, 09:19 AM
NBR reduces tax rate to 15% on capital gains above Tk 50 lakh
Prior to the rate cut, taxpayers had to pay 30 percent tax on the capital gains over Tk 50 lakh if the gains are realised in five years at any time of a year.
4 November 2024, 08:10 AM
Stocks inch up in early trade
Turnover, which shows the flow liquidity in the market, stood at Tk 157.79 crore
4 November 2024, 05:36 AM
Demand for combine harvesters rising
The equipment, which enables rice producers to harvest and thresh their paddy, saves both on time and cost of labour, they said
4 November 2024, 05:22 AM