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Stocks rise, major index crosses 5,500 points

Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday as the benchmark index surpassed the 5,500-point mark after nearly two months as investors placed fresh bets on large-cap scrips to make quick gains.
7 July 2024, 18:00 PM

Business expansion slows in June

The PMI score hit 63.9 last month, down from March's 70.1
7 July 2024, 13:06 PM

Inflation eases in June but stays over 9.5%

Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics releases data today
7 July 2024, 06:27 AM

Cut in export incentive will hurt textile sector: BTMA

The primary textile sector will lose competitiveness in global arena, says BTMA president
6 July 2024, 13:27 PM

Shun Shing Edible Oil merges with Bangladesh Edible Oil

The disclosure came nearly four months after the HC approved the amalgamation
6 July 2024, 12:11 PM

Utilise marine fisheries to tap into blue economy: expert

Marine fisheries can be a major component to reaping the rewards from Bangladesh’s largely untapped blue economy as they already account for 52 percent of animal-based protein in Bangladesh, said an expert yesterday..The country ranked third in producing fish from inland water-bodies, behi
3 July 2024, 18:09 PM

A bright spot: Govt project costs Tk 100cr less than estimate

There is a common allegation that the actual implementation costs of government projects inevitably exceed the estimated costs due to a number of reasons, including time extensions and unnecessary expenditures..However, the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) of the Mi
3 July 2024, 16:34 PM

Global jewellery machinery expo begins in Dhaka Thursday

The exhibition will be the first of its in Bangladesh
2 July 2024, 13:52 PM

Tug-building deal with Bangladesh Navy lifts Indian shipbuilder's shares

Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd’s share price rose from INR 2,099 on June 28 to INR 2,473.95 as of today
2 July 2024, 07:30 AM

Power sector suffering for lack of a cohesive policy: experts

The power and energy sector has been suffering from inconsistencies and inefficiencies due to a lack of a cohesive policy framework and arbitrary decision-making, experts said at a webinar yesterday..They also called for steps like a comprehensive and coordinated policy that integrates the
1 July 2024, 18:30 PM

Sheds made of cement sheets can increase livestock production by Tk 12,300 crore

Experts discuss the use of cement sheets in the agriculture sector at ERF, BCSMA event
1 July 2024, 15:20 PM

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