Big Tech rolls on as investors shrug off regulatory pressure

Pressure is rising on Big Tech firms, signaling tougher regulation in Washington and elsewhere that could lead to the breakup of the largest platforms.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Invest in Bangladesh

Speakers at a seminar in the US called upon foreign investors and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest in Bangladesh.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Ease conditions for raw material import: BGMEA

Local garment manufacturers have demanded that the government ease conditions for importing yarn, cotton and fabrics as work orders were pouring in from international clothing retailers and brands.
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Tipu Munshi urges foreign investors, NRBs to invest in Bangladesh

Speakers at a seminar in the USA called upon foreign investors and non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) to invest in Bangladesh.
15 August 2021, 07:56 AM

Increase use of ICT for skilled manpower

The use of information and communication technology (ICT) has to be increased to create skilled human resources to address the challenges of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, according to speakers at a webinar held yesterday.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

When to submit wealth statement

Anyone with experience of preparing tax returns is aware that there is a complicated part: matching asset with liability.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Focus more on agro-processing

Bangladesh should double down on its efforts in processing and marketing of agricultural products alongside increasing productivity of the sector, agriculturists and experts said at a webinar yesterday.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Mills fear sugarcane shortage

All nine sugar mills operating across the country may face a shortage of sugarcane this year as the total farming area of this cash crop has declined by almost half compared to previous growing seasons.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Modernisation of sugar mills: Little progress in 8 months

Although eight months have passed since the closure of six sugar mills, there has been little progress in modernising them owing to red tape.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

US garment buyers to get special attention

The government has taken a special initiative to increase the volume of garment export to the US markets, as the shipment of apparel items to the country’s single largest export destination is growing on the back of high demand.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Manipuri weavers stare at bleak future

Weavers and clothing entrepreneurs in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar usually take on loans to make Manipuri clothing items as they get ready for higher sales ahead of Eid festivals.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Label Makers to invest $1.14m

Label Makers, a Bangladeshi company, is going to establish a garment accessories plant in Dhaka Export Processing Zone with an investment of $1.14 million.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Govt limits jute stockpiling

The Ministry of Textiles and Jute has issued a circular stating that no company or individual will be allowed to stockpile more than 1,000 maunds of jute for more than one month.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Rice import duty cut to 25.75% till Oct

The revenue authority has slashed import tariffs on rice until October 30 this year to facilitate private purchases from international sources and contain prices of the staple food in the domestic market.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Use of ICT needs to be increased to face 4th industrial revolution

The use of information and communication technology has to be increased to create skilled human resources to address the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution, speakers said at a webinar today.
12 August 2021, 13:12 PM

Govt to cut import duty on rice

The revenue authority is likely to slash import tariffs on rice for nearly three months to October 30 to facilitate private purchases from international sources and contain prices of the staple food in the domestic market.
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Thin turnout as shops reopen

Malls and markets reopened yesterday after closures for nearly three weeks owing to lockdowns imposed to combat the resurgence of Covid-19 infections.
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM

National Fisheries Week from Aug 28

National Fisheries Week will be observed across the country from August 28, according to Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim.
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangabandhu sowed seeds of prosperity

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman has not only pulled Bangladesh out of the wreckage caused by the war but took visionary steps to plant the seeds of economic prosperity for the country, said speakers yesterday.
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM

BSCIC Industrial Estates: 48 factories run without ETP

Most look forward to the monsoon season every year, but that is not the case for residents of the Pagar Alerteg area adjacent to the Tongi Industrial Zone of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC).
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM