The medicine was manufactured at Renata’s Bangladesh factory approved by the US-FDA

Total turnover stood at Tk 155.53 crore.

The Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service (BAMIS) has suggested farmers in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions to take measures to protect their in-field products as the areas could be hit by medium to heavy rainfall on December 20-22 this year.

Bangladesh has been exporting agro-processed foods for over three decades, but the sector has not grown much and still remains highly concentrated within a few countries where Bangladeshi diasporas are the primary buyers. 

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday removed all import taxes on sunflower and canola oils in a bid to encourage imports, boost the supply of edible oil and curb their soaring prices in the domestic market.

Bangladesh’s synthetic and athletic footwear exports have been growing rapidly, emerging as a bright spot in the country’s export basket, which is heavily dominated by readymade garments.

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday admitted that the interim government has not yet been able to control inflation but expressed his belief that it would come down soon.

Business leaders, economists and professionals have emphasised that an elected government is essential for restoring confidence in the business community, stabilising law and order, and revitalising the business and investment climate.

The NBR extends 5% VAT benefit until March 31 next year

Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA) has threatened to halt production of broiler chickens and eggs from January 1 if the interim government failed to address their demands, including curbing the influence of alleged corporate syndicates..Corporate entities are increasingly monopolising an

The Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service (BAMIS) made the recommendation by analysing data of Bangladesh Meteorological Department

New 17-member panel will work to produce globally-accepted data

Falls were limited, however, by concerns of supply disruptions in the event of more US sanctions on major suppliers Russia and Iran

Stocks in Bangladesh rebounded yesterday after lacklustre earnings disclosures from many listed companies for the first quarter of the fiscal year had seen the market trend down over the previous week. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), rose 73.43 points, or 1

Maksons Spinning Mills PLC saw its losses surge in the first quarter of the current fiscal year due to escalating raw material costs and finance charges, according to the company’s financial statement.

Starting from the pandemic in 2020, Bangladesh as a nation has gone through a number of incidents in the last five years followed by the Ukraine war, interest rate capping, dollar crisis, high inflation, sluggish GDP growth, banking sector exploitation, intense corruption in different layers and lastly the political changeover in August.

The Maddhapara Granite Mining Company Ltd (MGMCL) finds itself in a dire financial situation as its sales continue to plummet throughout the current year.

As Donald Trump steps up his tariff threats against China, Beijing is moving to beat the next US president to the punch with its own restrictions and get Washington to the negotiating table ahead of a full-blown trade war, analysts say.

The interim government has signed an agreement with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) to avail a $158.89 million loan to implement a power transmission infrastructure project through Power Grid Bangladesh.

The Bangladesh Bank has raised the maximum age limit for people seeking entry-level positions in the banking sector to 32 years from 30 in line with an identical shift for public service positions.