Seven major sectors fell from grace as export dropped

Except knitwear, exports earnings have been in decline across the other seven major sectors according to data by EPB
4 January 2024, 01:02 AM

Businesses demand zero margin LC for import

To facilitate essential commodities import during Ramadan, importers and traders demanded zero margin LCs from the government
4 January 2024, 00:22 AM

Small ETPs have high potential for reducing pollution

A few months ago, Hossain set up a small-scale effluent treatment plant (ETP) in his own yard to remove contaminants from the wastewater so that it can be reused.
4 January 2024, 00:12 AM

Tea growers saw bumper yields in 2023

Bumper yields have made tea production in Bangladesh reach a historic high in 2023, according to industry people
3 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Will our money find its beloved investors?

Some days ago, I met a company secretary who was planning to knock the capital market for the finance required for its targeted growth. The cost of doing business for the company has risen around 50 percent due to the recent spike in the bank interest rate projected to fly to 15 percent soon.
3 January 2024, 17:59 PM

Shipping costs jump as Red Sea impasse lingers

The Red Sea crisis is causing Bangladeshi exporters and importers to pay higher freight charges to the US and Europe
3 January 2024, 16:09 PM

Bank Asia first perpetual bond trading begins

Bank Asia First Perpetual Bond, listed in the corporate bond sector of the capital market, started trading from January 1.
3 January 2024, 15:00 PM

Sonali Bank returns clients' funds deducted after technical glitch

On Jan 1, the bank's clients in Tangail faced unusual fund deduction
3 January 2024, 14:30 PM

Muneem reappointed as NBR chairman

His contractual appointment has been extended by two years
3 January 2024, 13:43 PM

Consumer Rights asks Evaly to settle consumer complaints

The directorate serves show-cause notice on the e-commerce platform
3 January 2024, 13:19 PM

Zero margin import facility sought for six essential commodities

Traders made the demand for onion, edible oil, sugar, lentil, chickpeas, dates
3 January 2024, 11:09 AM

Small businesses navigated difficult times in 2023

Small businesses in 2023 faced substantial hardships amidst prevalent inflationary pressure of the country
3 January 2024, 00:20 AM

Business at ICDs dropped in 2023

KDS Logistics Limited managed to retain its position as the top private inland container depot (ICD) in terms of handling export and import cargoes in 2023, a year when business in ICDs saw a year-on-year decline of nearly 11 per cent.
3 January 2024, 00:15 AM

Export, remittance earnings limp along

Export and remittance sectors suffered disappointments in 2023, looking desperately for solutions this year
3 January 2024, 00:10 AM

Agent banking losing steam with banks opening more sub-branches

Sub-branches are the priority for banks now, replacing agent banking in bringing banking services efficiently to people
3 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Rising food prices a concern for 71% families in Bangladesh: WB

A WB report states that 71 percent Bangladeshi families are concerned with rising prices of food
2 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Clearing Power, Fertiliser Arrears: Govt to issue Tk 26,000cr special bonds

The Finance Division is set to issue special bonds of about Tk 26,000 crore to clear mounting arrears to independent power producers and fertiliser suppliers.
2 January 2024, 18:00 PM

$160 million ADB loan to boost Dhaka’s energy supply, distribution

The Dhaka Power System Expansion and Strengthening Project will construct eight substations
2 January 2024, 12:48 PM

Export earnings fall slightly in Dec

Exports decreased by 1.06% to $5.3 billion
2 January 2024, 11:15 AM

Remittance rises slightly in 2023

Migrant workers sent $1.99 billion in December
2 January 2024, 05:10 AM