Export earnings up over 10% in September

It hit $4.31 billion in September
1 October 2023, 13:10 PM

Bangabandhu industrial award on October 3

The government is going to confer the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Industrial Award-2022 to 12 companies on October 3 for their contribution to the economy.
1 October 2023, 11:35 AM

RMG workers' wage: 3rd board meeting ends without decision

The board formed for recommending the minimum wage for the garment workers could not come up with any monthly salary proposal even in its third meeting held in Dhaka today.
1 October 2023, 09:25 AM

Bangladesh slips three notches in Global Innovation ranking

The country was ranked 105th in the latest GII, down from 102nd a year ago
27 September 2023, 19:13 PM

Former Ctg chamber president, his wife ordered to clear Tk 184 crore default loans

The duo has so far defaulted on loans of Tk 904 crore given by different banks
27 September 2023, 15:37 PM

Gold prices fall slightly

22-carat gold will be Tk 99,960 a bhori from tomorrow
27 September 2023, 15:09 PM

Ministries asked to send budget execution plan by Oct 8

The finance ministry made the call through a circular
27 September 2023, 13:57 PM

Forex reserve shrinks by $300 million in a week

The reserves hit $21.15 billion on Sep 26
27 September 2023, 13:21 PM

BBS Cables’ profit nosedives 88%

The company’s profit fell to Tk 9.74 crore in FY23 from Tk 80.66 crore in FY22
27 September 2023, 11:20 AM

Govt to set up 3 plants to produce 370MW solar power

The government is going to set up three solar-based power plants in order to produce 370 megawatt (MW) of electricity in the country.
27 September 2023, 10:44 AM

Apex Footwear’s profit jumps nearly 21%

The company made a profit of Tk 16.71 crore in FY23
27 September 2023, 10:43 AM

World Tourism Day: Bandarban celebrates with marathon and procession

People of Bandarban celebrated World Tourism Day today by participating in a mini marathon and bringing out a colourful procession in the district town.
27 September 2023, 07:45 AM

Kabir re-elected as BCMA president

Md Alamgir Kabir, vice-chairman of Crown Cement PLC, has been re-elected as president of Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) for the period of 2023-25.
26 September 2023, 23:53 PM

‘BB governor worse performer than 70 countries’ central bank chiefs’

New York-based Global Finance magazine finds, reviews performance of central bank chiefs of 102 countries.
26 September 2023, 19:28 PM

Visa restrictions won’t affect RMG exports: BGMEA

Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the US will not be adversely affected by any visa restrictions imposed by the western nation, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)..This is because the industry can continue operating without its officials
26 September 2023, 17:49 PM

No forward forex contract for over three months: BB

The forward forex rate will be Tk 113.85 a US dollar
26 September 2023, 14:56 PM

Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
26 September 2023, 05:00 AM

Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
25 September 2023, 15:31 PM

Leather industry has huge export potential

The speakers at a seminar emphasised the need for skilled manpower in Bangladesh's leather industry, saying that it has a significant export potential
24 September 2023, 17:25 PM

BGMEA demands fair price from buyers

The BGMEA made the demands in a letter sent to Action, Collaboration, Transformation (ACT)
24 September 2023, 16:04 PM