Apart from NCT, race on for two other Ctg port terminals
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Govt to form capital market reform commission
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Economy
Govts pledged renewables, but spent 90% of funds on fossil fuels
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New Zealand assures post-LDC market access for Bangladesh
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Economy
Over 200 tariff lines set for rationalisation
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Dhaka division receives half of March remittances
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Bangla Phone gets govt nod for NTTN licence
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Building a trillion-dollar economy
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BB introduces monthly service compliance review
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New Zealand assures post-LDC trade access for Bangladesh
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Business
Unilever Consumer Care's profit rises 15%
Unilever Consumer Care, which markets international brands like Horlicks, Maltova, Boost and GlucoMax D, reported higher earnings in the second quarter of this year ending in June despite declining sales revenue amid high inflation..This subsidiary of Unilever Bangladesh said its profit af
30 July 2024, 15:51 PM
REHAB, finance ministry to train 10,000 construction workers
The Real Estate and Housing Association of Bangladesh (REHAB) signed an agreement with the finance ministry’s Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Program (SICIP) yesterday over the generation of 10,000 skilled workers for the housing sector.
30 July 2024, 15:22 PM
Facebook, YouTube yet to respond: Palak
Facebook and YouTube have not yet responded to the government’s recent letters that ask global tech giants to ‘follow Bangladesh’s law', State Minister for ICT and Telecom Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today..However, TikTok has replied..“We gave given them a time to respond. TikTok has re
30 July 2024, 14:53 PM
Banking hour 10am to 4pm from July 31
Transaction hours for public will be 10am to 4pm
30 July 2024, 12:10 PM
Chinese firm Baida Industrial to invest $1.26 million in Uttara EPZ
The company will produce 8,000 tonnes of printed materials and packaging products every year
30 July 2024, 11:23 AM
S&P downgrades Bangladesh rating amid deadly protests
S&P Global has downgraded Bangladesh’s rating amid persistent pressure on the country’s external accounts and deadly protests.
30 July 2024, 08:30 AM
Dhaka Stock Exchange declining since morning
Dhaka stocks opened the day with a massive declining trend amid political uncertainty
30 July 2024, 05:39 AM
Fishing trawlers lying idle for rough sea
Fishers in coastal regions of Bangladesh have yet to begin operations as the sea remains rough due to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal, according to industry people..Besides, this delay could cause losses for fishers as they already had to suspend their activities during an annual
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Mutual Trust Bank’s Q2 profit falls 9%
Mutual Trust Bank (MTB) has posted a net profit of Tk 37.13 crore in the April-June quarter of 2024.
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt overestimating revenue and budget targets for 11 years
The government has been overestimating its annual revenue collection targets and associated future expenditures over the past 11 years, according to a finance ministry document.
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Remittance shows signs of decline
Bangladesh received $1.65 billion in remittances in the first 28 days of July, signalling a decline owing to the internet blackout, which blocked banks from collecting much-needed foreign currencies from migrant workers.
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Shipping woes cripple non-RMG exporters
Although the plight of the readymade garment (RMG) sector has stolen the limelight, non-RMG industries have also witnessed unprecedented shipment woes, including cancellation of bookings, due to the upheavals over the past week.
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Politically-motivated lending causing bad loans to spiral: WB
The amount of bad loans has been spiralling in Bangladesh owing to rampant politically-motivated lending and inadequate credit risk management, according to a World Bank report.
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Apparel retailers express concern about shipment delay
International clothing retailers and brands yesterday expressed concern about the timely shipment of goods following the latest spell of violence stemming from the quota reform movement, imposition of curfew and five-day internet blackout, which crippled economic activities.
29 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Stocks fall for second consecutive day
The DSEX declined 0.99% to end the day at 5,330
29 July 2024, 13:43 PM
Robi's quarterly profit rises fourfold
The company’s profit hits Tk 107 crore in April-June of 2024, up from last year same period’s Tk 24 crore
29 July 2024, 13:08 PM
Foreign buyers express concern over timely shipment of RMG
They gave assurance of not seeking any discount or air shipment or cancelling work orders
29 July 2024, 11:17 AM
VPN use surges in Bangladesh amid violent protests
In the wake of escalating violent protests in Bangladesh, a massive surge in Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage has been witnessed as citizens strived to circumvent government-imposed internet restrictions
29 July 2024, 07:39 AM
Stocks drop in first two hours of trading
The DSEX fell 34 points, or 0.63 percent, to 5,349 till 12.06 pm
29 July 2024, 07:16 AM
A low-growth world is an unequal, unstable world
Long periods of slow economic growth can cause a jump in inequality. But a balanced set of policies can stave off that outcome
29 July 2024, 06:05 AM