At least twenty workers of a garment factory in Ashulia industrial area were assaulted today which the workers claimed were orchestrated by the factory authorities

Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%

The companies declared dividends last year, but failed to hand over those

Ahmed also said that incidents of arson, vandalism, and looting at factories and business establishments have remained a major concern for the business community

The company is responsible for paying the arrears for goods supplied to now-bankrupt British retailer Debenhams

At the turn of the millennium, travelling by road between Sylhet and Dhaka felt akin to a trek across rugged terrain. One would have to awkwardly traverse bumps along narrow and winding paths for upwards of 10 hours to make the trip either way.

Indices of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday on falling by a massive extent on the preceding three days, which was followed by protests by some investors in the capital’s Motijheel who blamed some of the regulator’s recent punitive measures. .The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange

The Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Industry has announced a 63 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on June 30 this year, marking its highest payout in seven years.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has formed a taskforce to reform the income tax law in Bangladesh, with its main objective to make the rules people and business friendly.

It goes without saying that in national politics and even in the corporate world, one needs a godfather to survive and succeed. This godfather is not the kind that you find in movies, as in Marlon Brando. These come in the form of mentor guides and, let’s be real, they are the heavyweights who have your back.

Raw jute production in Bangladesh has declined by nearly 10 percent year-on-year, mainly due to punishing heat during the planting period in March and April.

Banks in Bangladesh no longer need regulatory approval to issue payment commitments against the surplus earnings of foreign airlines and shipping companies in the country.

At a time when the interim government has initiated various reforms to salvage the ailing banking sector, the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) yesterday urged the finance adviser to consider stakeholders’ suggestions before formulating policies.

Over the past 15 years, the country’s economy presented a number of marvels, including over 6 percent growth on an average per annum. But, its stock market showed a sharp contrast: sluggish, dry and in decline.

Prices of eggs and broiler chicken, two major sources of protein, prevailing in Dhaka’s markets have long surpassed rates set by the interim government in September, putting pressure on consumers plagued with persistently high inflation.

Empty hotels, unsold fruits at roadside vendors and idle jeeps at stands -- these are the adverse sights in the south-eastern hill districts of Khagrachhari and Rangamati, two popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh, following the recent deadly violence.

The BEA also urged the 'anti-discrimination BEA' to stop conducting unfair activities

The policy targets $110 billion export by FY27

The NBR relaunched the e-filing portal on Sep 9

Tax Commissioner Ikhtiar Uddin is heading the seven-member task force