Corrective financial measures needed to boost economy: DCCI president

The economy is facing certain challenges pertaining to inflation and it is of utmost importance to tame inflation at whatever costs necessary, especially food inflation
18 December 2023, 13:01 PM

Leather sector wasting opportunities

The leather sector cannot ensure value addition of over 65 percent whereas there is potential to reach 90 percent
18 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Grameenphone launches IoT devices

The goods will help in ensuring safe home, office and transportation
17 December 2023, 14:15 PM

Tk 1,000cr fund for cinemas, but not many takers

Complexities involving deeds offered as mortgage, lengthy procedures for availing the loans, lack of collateral, and growing demand for Netflix and other video streaming platforms are the major reasons for poor demand
17 December 2023, 00:10 AM

Pragati yet to get go-ahead to assemble sedans

Earlier in May, Pragati reached a consensus with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to establish a complete knock-down setup for assembling sedans
15 December 2023, 00:30 AM

Challenges persist for smartphone makers

Local manufacturers produced 57.5 lakh smartphones from January to October this year, down about 27 percent from 78.5 crore units in the same period a year earlier
15 December 2023, 00:10 AM

Southeast Bank to raise Tk 500 crore thru bonds

Tk 450 crore will be mobilised under private placement, Tk 50 crore through public offer
14 December 2023, 08:49 AM

Little to achieve if Bangladesh Bank isn’t sincere

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will require a certain amount of foreign currency reserves to ensure the next installments in the future.
14 December 2023, 04:31 AM

Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience

After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM
13 December 2023, 15:19 PM

IMF, ADB loans to boost reserves in Dec: Bangladesh Bank

IMF will give $689 million, ADB $400 million and other sources $220 million
13 December 2023, 11:07 AM

AFC Agro, S Korean firm team up to make molecular diagnostic kits

The kits will help in detection of dengue, chikungunya and other viruses
13 December 2023, 10:35 AM

24 garment factories get green certificates in six months: BGMEA

Among them, 16 factories were rated in the Platinum category and eight were in Gold.
13 December 2023, 07:42 AM

Banks to sell insurance in boost for the fledgling sector

Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurer, allowing the former to sell the products of the latter through its vast network
12 December 2023, 15:49 PM

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

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

'Women entrepreneurs should focus on sustainability'

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