Ctg port posts 5.36% growth in container handling

The port handled 31.69 lakh TEUs of containers in FY24, up from 30.07 lakh TEUs the previous fiscal
1 July 2024, 12:30 PM

Remittance jumps 15.59% in June

It hit $2.54 in June this year, up from $2.19 billion in the same month last year
1 July 2024, 11:02 AM

Bangladesh cuts cash incentive for exporters further

From FY25 beginning today, the maximum rate of export incentive has been set at 10% and the minimum at 0.3%
1 July 2024, 06:01 AM

Payment period for raw material imports extended till Dec

The previously fixed 360-day usance period ended today
30 June 2024, 14:22 PM
30 June 2024, 12:01 PM

Terminal 3 of Dhaka airport will be under 5G coverage by Oct: Palak

The state minister for telecom and ICT shared the info at BTRC event
30 June 2024, 11:21 AM

Linde Bangladesh’s profit plunges 40% in 2023

The industrial gas manufacturer made a profit of Tk 52.56 crore in the year that ended on December 31
30 June 2024, 10:03 AM

Jamuna Bank to set up asset management company

Asset management companies invest pooled funds from clients into various securities and assets
30 June 2024, 09:04 AM

Telecom operators have to compensate for call drops: Palak

The state minister for telecom and ICT discussed service quality of telecom operators at BTRC event
30 June 2024, 08:33 AM

High inflation, NPLs disrupting post-pandemic recovery: ICCB

The economy of Bangladesh has rebounded from the Covid-19 pandemic, but high inflation, a balance of payments deficit, financial sector vulnerabilities, and global economic uncertainty continue to hamper recovery, said Mahbubur Rahman, president of the International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB).
29 June 2024, 18:00 PM

16 non-life insurers fined Tk 83 lakh for irregularities

All but Bangladesh Co-operative Insurance have already paid the fines
29 June 2024, 13:45 PM

Satkhira EZ may draw $1b investment: Beza chief

The establishment of the Satkhira Economic Zone may attract around $1 billion in investment, Shaikh Yusuf Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (BEZA), said yesterday.
27 June 2024, 19:00 PM

Loan disbursement deadline of Tk 5,000 crore agri-refinance fund extended

Bangladesh Bank includes tuber crop cultivation, goat and lamb rearing in the scheme
27 June 2024, 12:55 PM

RACE-managed assets are 100% safe, the asset manager ensures BSEC

Bangladesh RACE Asset Management releases a statement in response to BSEC’s recent suspension on its BO accounts
27 June 2024, 11:53 AM

Bangladesh’s GDP to grow 5.7% in FY25

Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will decrease to 5.7 percent in 2024-25 from 5.8 percent in the current fiscal year while inflation will ease to 8 percent, according to the Mastercard Economic Institute (MEI).
27 June 2024, 11:05 AM

Renata to sign deal with IFC for $60 million loan

The fund will be given as working capital
27 June 2024, 08:01 AM

Deals next month with India, Myanmar for commodity import: Titu

The number of border haats will also be increased, State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu also said
26 June 2024, 13:49 PM

Utilise national logistics policy properly to boost economy

National Logistics Policy 2024 is a wonderful step towards developing Bangladesh’s economy and enhancing its position in the global market and therefore it needs to be properly utilised, said speakers at a seminar yesterday.
25 June 2024, 18:00 PM

Kaus Mia: a role model in a nation where tax noncompliance is rife

The late successful businessman had been one of the highest taxpayers in Bangladesh since 2010-11
25 June 2024, 16:14 PM

Gold price to hit one-month high tomorrow

Each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 118,355
25 June 2024, 15:40 PM