The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) today demanded exemplary punishment for those responsible for neglecting safety measures after 46 lives were lost in a devastating fire at a building in the capital’s Bailey Road on Thursday night.

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiators failed to break a deadlock on major reforms on Friday despite talks extending deep into overtime in Abu Dhabi, in what some delegates said was a triumph of national interest over collective responsibility.

Bangladesh will continue to get duty benefit for three more years after the graduation to a developing nation from the least developed country (LDC) in 2026 thanks to the decision taken at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organisation (WTO).

The shipment will be sent to Bangladesh through the National Cooperative Exports Limited

Insurance premium growth decelerated in 2023 as people’s purchasing power eroded amid higher inflationary pressure, despite the sector’s immense potential in a country that has one of the lowest penetration rates in the world.

The number of women in Bangladesh with bank accounts opened via agent banking far exceeds that of men as the facility offers better accessibility and guidance for various banking services, making it particularly suitable for those living in rural areas.

The interest rate on loans is going to surpass 13 percent from March despite lowering the margin as the benchmark interest rate has been increasing consistently since its introduction.

Although the cultivation of cotton is on rising as growers look to meet a portion of local demand and reduce dependence on imports, growers are unsatisfied with the low prices of the white fibre on the domestic market.

Major indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the second session in a row yesterday as investor participation remains low.

The government yesterday decided to procure liquified natural gas (LNG) from Summit Oil and Shipping Co Limited (SOSCL) on a 15-year contract.

In a forest, a crow encounters a swan and begins to feel inferior due to the swan's white feathers, presuming the swan must be the happiest bird. The swan, on the other hand, envies the parrot for its two colours, believing it to be happier.

BGMEA president meets Bangladeshi high commissioner to India

Offshore banking units have been relieved from maintaining cash reserve ratio

Bangladesh's foreign currency reserves rose $377 million in a week to about $20.57 billion, central bank figures showed.

The company's sales grew 20%, profits 34% in 2023

A litre of soybean oil will be Tk 163, down from the existing Tk 173

Liaquat Ali Bhuiyan is REHAB’s new senior vice president

Banks can now impose a 3.5% margin with SMART for lending

The Bangladesh Bank will be able to impose a fine of up to $5,000 or an equivalent amount in the local currency on the officials of offshore banking units (OBUs) if they provide false information intentionally.

Around 53 percent of the respondents of a survey in Bangladesh said they prefer making investment in deposit pension scheme (DPS) to set aside funds for rainy days.