GP backs out of Tk 30 minimum recharge

Amidst widespread customer dissatisfaction alongside regulator’s intervention, Grameenphone yesterday backtracked from its recent decision to substantially increase the minimum recharge amount to Tk 30.
10 January 2024, 00:30 AM

IDRA removes two-thirds of Swadesh Insurance directors over fund scam

IDRA has relieved 12 of the 18 directors of Swadesh Islami Life Insurance Company over allegations of embezzling fixed deposit among others
10 January 2024, 00:13 AM

Bangladesh retains top position in RMG export to UK by volume

While Bangladesh retained top position in garment export to UK, prices still remain one of the lowest
9 January 2024, 18:30 PM

BGMEA transforming RMG industry into global sustainability leader

The readymade garment industry in Bangladesh has embarked on a transformative journey, propelled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
9 January 2024, 18:00 PM

RMG workers protest over new wage board

Garment workers today demonstrated in front of their factories and the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) office gate expressing dissatisfaction over the new wage board
9 January 2024, 16:33 PM

Eastern Lubricants’ expenses surpass revenue

Eastern Lubricants Blenders Ltd has seen its direct expenses exceed overall revenue in the second quarter of the financial year ending in June 2024.
9 January 2024, 16:20 PM

BRRI develops two new rice varieties

The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has developed two new high-yielding rice varieties which are suitable for the Boro season.
9 January 2024, 15:05 PM

FBCCI congratulates PM, Awami League

Leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), led by its President Mahbubul Alam, congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina for winning in the 12th National Election at Ganabhaban, Dhaka.
9 January 2024, 14:10 PM

Roadmap for economic stability has been prepared for new govt

The government has prepared a roadmap to maintain economic stability, an issue that will pose a challenge to the new government, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said.
9 January 2024, 12:41 PM

Non-bank loans turning sour hit record

Widespread irregularities and scams are reasons that defaulted loans at NBFIs account for 30 percent of disbursed loans
9 January 2024, 01:15 AM

Stocks gain as worries ease after election

Investors optimistically turned up at stock markets post election as the markets seek rebound
9 January 2024, 01:09 AM

Unused foreign loans swell to $48.44b: not a good sign

Unused foreign loans keep piling up as the government is not properly implementing these funds for available projects
9 January 2024, 00:09 AM

Five banks hold 82% of deposits in small accounts

Sonali, Agrani, Bank Asia, Islami Bank and Global Islami Bank hold Tk 3,849 crore in no-frills accounts
8 January 2024, 20:30 PM

Credit card issuance creeps along

Credit card issuance by banks in Bangladesh witnessed slower growth in 2023 thanks to tightening of regulations by NBR
8 January 2024, 20:00 PM

New year expectations from capital market

As stakeholders in Bangladesh's capital market drew the curtain on a personal. year, the dawn of 2024 brings with it a glimmer of hope and anticipation.
8 January 2024, 19:00 PM

Increase in house rent puts further burden on tenants

Tenants in Dhaka city face house rent hikes in the middle of an inflation fuelled economy
8 January 2024, 18:00 PM

With election over, economy to take centre stage in 2024

The economy now can take the centre stage with the elections finally done for
8 January 2024, 16:25 PM

Mobile users can now carry forward any amount of unused data

The data packages should be repurchased before expiry
8 January 2024, 15:22 PM

Digitalising the public sector

Bangladesh, with its emerging technology landscape, is an attractive playground for tech giants looking to invest, shape and benefit from this market. The government, with its Vision 2021 and SMART Bangladesh 2041 strategies, has pushed for a rapid digital transformation especially focusing on the public sector. 
8 January 2024, 03:43 AM

‘Focus on good governance and job creation’

Job creation, good governance that will ensure stability, are expected from the new govt, says a top business leader
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM