Bangladesh fares poorly in South Asia in consumption of fruits and vegetables

Bangladesh ranks among the lowest in South Asia regarding the availability of fruits and vegetables, resulting in poor nutrition outcomes for its 170 million people..Avinash Kishore, a senior research fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), shared the findings a
10 August 2024, 18:00 PM

Shops see a drastic fall in sales

Businesses hope the situation may get better from next week
10 August 2024, 13:55 PM

Bangladesh economy records sharp contraction in July

Bangladesh’s PMI hit 36.9 where a reading of 50 indicates 'no change' compared to last month and above 50 means economy is generally ‘expanding’
8 August 2024, 13:48 PM

Investors cheer as stocks soar

Share prices rallied for a third consecutive session yesterday, with the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) registering a 5.44 percent spike, the highest jump in four and a half years.
8 August 2024, 11:33 AM

From smart to dumb Bangladesh: the need for accountability in ICT

One of the most significant contributions of Gen Y in the last decade has been the expansion of Bangladesh's ICT sector
8 August 2024, 10:49 AM

Stocks extend gaining momentum

Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks
7 August 2024, 12:15 PM

MCCI expresses concern over worsening law and order situation

The leading chamber says it will welcome the interim government
7 August 2024, 10:34 AM

Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024, 09:44 AM
7 August 2024, 08:55 AM

Businesses demand immediate restoration of law and order

The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh wants safety of production units
7 August 2024, 07:36 AM

Deputy governors abandon offices as protests flare up at Bangladesh Bank

Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out
7 August 2024, 05:23 AM

American Apparel & Footwear Association wants quick restoration of normalcy in Bangladesh

The AAFA is the American trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers
6 August 2024, 12:32 PM

Dhaka stocks rise 3.77%, a 3.5-year high

BSEC chairman skipped office today
6 August 2024, 10:54 AM

Islami Bank employees demonstrate in front of bank's HQ

They said they were deprived of official benefits and promotions over the last 15 years
6 August 2024, 07:16 AM

Stocks begin day with a huge jump

The DSEX rose 3.15% until 10.50am
6 August 2024, 05:07 AM

Trade through Ctg port got disrupted for second day

1,175 TEUs of containers were released from the port today, down from the regular 8,000 TEUs
5 August 2024, 12:10 PM

Mobile internet, Facebook blocked again

The latest order comes amid a new wave of violence
4 August 2024, 07:19 AM

Most shops seen closed in Dhaka

Some are seen operating through pocket gates
4 August 2024, 06:57 AM

E-commerce sector lost Tk 1,700 crore for internet shutdown, violence: e-CAB

The association seeks government assistance, places a set of demands
1 August 2024, 12:58 PM

Forex reserves decline by $1.3 billion in a month

Reserves stood at $20.48 billion on July 31, down from $21.78 billion a month ago
1 August 2024, 12:37 PM