One of the most significant contributions of Gen Y in the last decade has been the expansion of Bangladesh's ICT sector

The bank officials’ demands include cancellations of illegal appointments and punishment of corrupt bank owners

German imports and exports to the world's largest economy totalled around 127 billion euros ($139 billion) from January to June, while for China the figure was 122 billion euros, according to Reuters' calculations based on the data

The DSEX rises 2.63% in the first half an hour of thee day's trading

More than 200 garment exporters yesterday submitted a memorandum to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), seeking significant reforms within the trade body.

Bangladesh’s political crisis has further undermined sovereign credit support since S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term sovereign credit rating on July 30 this year, the American credit rating agency said yesterday.

Share markets in Bangladesh have continued to rise, buoyed by the ongoing movement for change, as large investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks yesterday, the second day of trade since the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on July 5.

Factories are yet to start running in full swing for a lack of law and order since Sheikh Hasina resigned from the post of prime minister three days ago in the face of a mass uprising.

Importers are refraining from clearing goods at the ports in Chattogram, Benapole and Mongla as well as the Kamalapur ICD due to a lack of security on major highways.

Nasir Hossain, a resident of the capital’s Dhanmondi area, had to urgently buy daily necessities as he had not gone to the market for the past few days in the wake of the deadly protests that forced Sheikh Hasina to resign from her post as prime minister.

Top businessmen and leaders of different business and trade bodies yesterday demanded the immediate restoration of law and order to ensure safety at their production units.

Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks

The leading chamber says it will welcome the interim government

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says

They placed nine-point demands

The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh wants safety of production units

The DSEX surged 1.2% until 11.50am

Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out

A deputy governor of Bangladesh Bank yesterday said they often had to turn a blind eye towards irregularities as they have limited capacity to fight against politically influential people who bring about such malpractices.

Garment factory owners yesterday decided to reopen their production units from today to ensure timely shipments as they are facing pressure from international clothing retailers and brands.