The interim government will not approve any foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Chattogram port that will end up compromising the country’s interests, said Brig Gen (retd) Sakhawat Hussain, adviser to the shipping, textile and jute ministries, yesterday.

The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions

The theme of this year's event is "Bangladesh on the rebound".

This is Bangladesh’s first speed-based limitless internet pack for mobile users

On August 29, the commission sent an analytical report to the revenue board recommending duty cuts for the import of onions, potatoes and eggs

The stockmarket regulator made the call in a meeting with the top brass of the three conglomerates

The flagship annual event of the DHL and The Daily Star will begin soon to celebrate the outstanding achievements of businesses in Bangladesh

Seven companies given permission to bring in the eggs within December 31 this year

The steel manufacturer made Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year

According to a letter by the BFIU, the accounts will be frozen for 30 days, with the possibility of an extension if needed

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) has discovered anomalies worth Tk 353 crore at Sonali Life Insurance Company, accusing its former chairman Mostafa Golam Quddus and his family members of irregularities, fraud, and money laundering.

The interim government will undertake a lone mega project during its tenure, namely the Matarbari deep-sea port, according to Planning and Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.

Kyaw Sein Thay Dolly, managing director of Cloths R Us, exemplifies resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

In 1952, Akberali Africawala and his brothers formed the Bangladesh Steel Re-rolling Mills (BSRM) Group, which has since evolved into Bangladesh’s leading steel conglomerate.

Pubali Bank has transformed from a troubled institution to one of Bangladesh’s leading private banks over the last six decades.

Sk Bashir Uddin, born in 1974 in the village of Navaron, Jessore, stepped into the world of business under the stern guidance of his father, Sheikh Akij Uddin.

Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation, is a pioneer in Bangladesh’s readymade garments and textile sectors, playing a crucial role in the country’s rise as a major global exporter.

The government has cancelled its deal with Summit Group on the second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).

India’s central bank is likely to keep rates steady on Wednesday, with a small number of investors betting on the probability of a change in stance to neutral, opening the door to rate cuts as economic growth slows and global rates ease.

Top Chinese economic policymakers are expected to flesh out a raft of growth-boosting policies on Tuesday, after the announcement of long-awaited stimulus measures last month sparked a blistering stock market rally.