Chinese firm to invest $11.55m in Bepza EZ

The factory will create employment opportunities for 3,310 Bangladeshi workers
12 December 2023, 14:38 PM

Far East Knitting’s profit jumps 52% on lower costs

Far East Knitting made a profit of Tk 34.56 crore in FY23, against Tk 22.75 crore a year ago
12 December 2023, 14:14 PM

Saudi ministry explores investment opportunities in Bangladesh

Saudi Deputy Minister Badr I AlBadr meets Canadian University of Bangladesh Chairman Chowdhury Nafeez Sarafat
12 December 2023, 13:40 PM

42 top Ctg taxpayers honoured

The port city’s income tax department handed over the best taxpayer awards
12 December 2023, 12:10 PM

Asia Pacific consumers likely to spend more on discretionary items in 2024: Mastercard

The Mastercard Economics Institute (MEI) today released the "Economic Outlook: Balancing Prices & Priorities" for the coming year, outlining the bright spots and watchouts that will define global growth.
12 December 2023, 07:54 AM

Winter winds boost sales of skincare products

The demand for skincare products will increase as temperatures continue to drop across the country
12 December 2023, 00:15 AM

Blockade hits tourism business in Sundarbans

The political action has disrupted the tour plans of holiday-makers, leading to the mass cancellation of bookings
12 December 2023, 00:00 AM

IMF to discuss Bangladesh's 2nd loan tranche today

A board meeting of IMF isto be held today, where about $681 million in a second loan tranche is expected to be approved for Bangladesh
11 December 2023, 18:10 PM

RMG wage board inconsistent with market scenario

The recently declared wage board for garment workers is inconsistent with the present market scenario, workers’ leaders said at a seminar yesterday.
11 December 2023, 18:00 PM

'Women entrepreneurs should focus on sustainability'

WE Trust President Nasima Akter Nisha says at Entrepreneurship Masterclass
11 December 2023, 15:00 PM

DSE starts compensating deceived investors

8,581 investors will get Tk 25 crore
11 December 2023, 14:39 PM

ADB gives $400 million to support climate priorities in Bangladesh

This is the first subprogram of the indicative $700 million Climate-Resilient Inclusive Development Programme
11 December 2023, 14:32 PM

Md Mohiuddin Ahmed, new BTRC chairman

He will hold the position until May 29 of 2025
11 December 2023, 13:47 PM

‘Some traders exploiting onion price differences of India, Bangladesh’

India’s Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh says today in New Delhi
11 December 2023, 13:09 PM

Provati Insurance enters securities trading business

The listed non-life insurer buys 52% stakes of HAC Securities
11 December 2023, 11:38 AM

Nine building blocks for a future-proof digital bank

To be successful, digital banks must address the needs of these untapped low-moderate-income segments by capturing the alternate sources of data
11 December 2023, 11:16 AM

'Onion hoarders will be punished'

The director general of the Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection says
11 December 2023, 10:04 AM

Govt ponders running industries on LPG

The government has formed a panel to frame a policy by identifying the potentials and challenges of use of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the industrial sector.
11 December 2023, 00:15 AM

How much do the poor pay for rice? At least Tk 50 a kg

Rice price in Bangladesh is rising and the rate of coarse grain has crossed Tk 50 a kilogramme nearly after a year
11 December 2023, 00:05 AM

Orange growers see better earnings as stronger dollar cuts imports

Orange and malta growers in Bangladesh are enjoying higher prices for their produce as the ongoing US dollar crunch has reduced the availability of imported alternatives
11 December 2023, 00:00 AM