The construction of the Bay Terminal, a long-awaited project of the Chittagong port, is gaining momentum after slowing down due to the coronavirus pandemic as the government looks to complete it by 2024.

Green Delta Insurance Company has virtually launched an online VAT return processing software automating the whole process and ensuring transparency, convenience and timely processing. 

Russia has expressed interest to buy mangoes from Bangladesh, said the Ministry of Agriculture yesterday.

Habibur Rahman, a Chattogram-based schoolbag manufacturer, suddenly fell into deep financial peril ever since the coronavirus pandemic first reached Bangladesh in March 2020.

A demo-day and closing ceremony of Korea’s six-month-long mentoring programme for five Bangladesh startup teams were held virtually yesterday with the presence of Ambassador Lee Jang-keun and ICT State Minister Zunaid Ahmed Palak.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday requested the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) to allow the release of imported goods directly from the port instead of private inland container depots (ICDs) to save time and cost.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed $791 million to support Bangladesh’s businesses amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Spinners are unwilling to reduce the prices of yarn in local markets even though apparel and terry towel exporters have demanded as much in order to remain competitive at the international level.

Anwar Galvanizing, a listed concern of the Anwar Group of Companies, has decided to double its production capacity within 2022 investing Tk 27 crore.

Japanese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ito Naoki urged the Bangladesh government to provide cash incentives to the foreign investors in the country.

In the context of Covid-19, International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest in the pharmaceutical industry, including vaccine production in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries.

The government recently signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to accelerate Bangladesh’s economic transition to a green economy.

Import and export activities through Benapole land port have remained suspended since yesterday morning due to protests from Indian traders for allegedly being harassed by India’s Border Security Force (BSF).

Chinese company Kaixi Fashion Bangladesh Co Ltd plans to invest $6 million to establish a lingerie manufacturing factory in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone.

New mango varieties are getting priority on consumers’ list of preferences for being tastier and more attractive than the existing ones.

Fazli always seemed to be a cut above other mangoes due to its unique fragrance and taste, but this widely acclaimed 200-year-old variety is losing popularity day by day.

For one and a half years, Premier Cement has repeatedly pushed back its plan to start the commercial production at a newly built manufacturing unit in Chattogram.

Pabna is known as a hosiery manufacturing hub that supplies a range of garment items, such as inner wear, legwear and socks, all over Bangladesh.

Chinese company Kaixi Fashion Bangladesh Co Ltd plans to invest $6 million to establish a lingerie manufacturing industry in Dhaka Export Processing Zone.

Pressure is rising on Big Tech firms, signaling tougher regulation in Washington and elsewhere that could lead to the breakup of the largest platforms.