Shipowners benefitting little from taka depreciation

The devaluation of taka has increased competitiveness of Bangladesh’s oceangoing ships
23 October 2023, 15:31 PM

Square Pharmaceuticals announces Tk 400 crore expansion plan

Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd, the country’s biggest drug maker, has announced today its plan to invest Tk 400 crore for expansion. The funds would be used for BMRE (Balancing, Modernisation, Rehabilitation and Expansion), and the purchase of capital machinery and land for the future expansion of its business.
23 October 2023, 07:19 AM

Singer posts Tk 47.9 crore loss in Q3 as costs, weak taka hit profits

Singer Bangladesh Ltd reported a loss for the third quarter of 2025 as higher borrowing costs and a weaker taka wiped out the gains from increased sales.
23 October 2023, 04:02 AM
22 October 2023, 07:43 AM

Five organisations, one individual recognised

UNDP Bangladesh, Bangladesh Hi-tech Park Authority, the Digital Security Agency of the ICT Division gave the awards
19 October 2023, 13:16 PM

Forex reserve slips below $21 billion 

The reserves stood at $20.96 billion on October 18
19 October 2023, 11:24 AM

‘Lack of coordination hurting urban development initiatives’

Experts say at a press briefing of the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh
18 October 2023, 14:47 PM

ICC to train FBCCI on dispute resolution

The FBCCI seeks ICC's assistance on arbitration
18 October 2023, 13:08 PM

Ukraine war affected 70pc of businesses

Nearly 70 percent of businesses in Bangladesh have been impacted due to price increases of raw materials and weak consumers demand, which are primarily attributed to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
17 October 2023, 17:59 PM

IMF wants to know why stock turnover fell

An IMF team meets BSEC officials today
16 October 2023, 14:20 PM

FBCCI, EU to work together for bilateral trade

EU ambassador meets FBCCI president in Dhaka
16 October 2023, 13:05 PM

No decision taken yet for potato imports: Tipu Munshi

Imported eggs will reach Bangladesh in 3-4 days, the minister says
15 October 2023, 12:33 PM

Walton appoints new chairman, vice-chairman and MD

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has appointed SM Shamsul Alam as its chairman, SM Ashraful Alam as vice-chairman and SM Mahbubul Alam as managing director.
15 October 2023, 10:38 AM
13 October 2023, 15:34 PM

Five firms, one individual honoured at Brac Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards

The ICT trailblazers of Bangladesh were recognised for their contribution in the sector
13 October 2023, 14:39 PM

Brac Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards begins

ICT trailblazers to be honoured
13 October 2023, 12:29 PM

Gold price hiked to nearly Tk 1 lakh a bhori

A bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 99,377 from October 12
11 October 2023, 14:25 PM
11 October 2023, 11:25 AM

Kazi Farms fined Tk 5 crore, Suguna Food Tk 3.44 crore

The two were fined for violating Section 15 of the Competition Act, 2012
9 October 2023, 14:39 PM

Leather footwear, goods’ show to begin in Dhaka on Oct 12

The Bangladesh Leather Footwear and Leather goods International Sourcing Show (BLLISS) will be of three days
9 October 2023, 12:55 PM