Newly formed BWTCC starts allocating serials of lighter vessels

The cell also cuts freight rates by up to 5%
4 November 2024, 13:10 PM

Stocks rise after falling for a day

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 61.64 points or 1.19% to 5,252
4 November 2024, 10:50 AM

Crown Cement posts Tk 100 crore profit in FY24

Its board recommended 21% cash dividend, the highest in 8 years
4 November 2024, 09:19 AM

Demand for combine harvesters rising

The equipment, which enables rice producers to harvest and thresh their paddy, saves both on time and cost of labour, they said
4 November 2024, 05:22 AM

Special arrangements in Nov to help file tax returns

Instead of holding an income tax fair, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) says it will have dedicated officials and special arrangements at field-level offices to extend tax services and facilitate return submissions throughout November.
3 November 2024, 18:31 PM

Denim Expo begins in Dhaka tomorrow

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange will organise the two-day expo
3 November 2024, 13:42 PM

Linde Bangladesh posts Tk 608 crore profit in Q3

Significant capital gains drove the year-on-year profit growth
3 November 2024, 07:21 AM

Agent banking sees rise in female participation

Women now account for 49.67 percent of the total deposits made through agent banks
3 November 2024, 04:41 AM

Cyber intelligence detects illegal transactions on dual currency credit cards

Bangladesh Bank recommends 17 cyber security measures for banks
2 November 2024, 14:47 PM

BASIS appoints M Rashidul Hasan as new president

The association also outlines roadmap for reforms, elections
2 November 2024, 12:41 PM

Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh’s Q3 profit drops 9%

Its cash flow declined sharply in the first nine months of 2024 
2 November 2024, 08:57 AM

Outstanding bills: Adani halves power supply to Bangladesh

India’s Adani Power Jharkhand Limited has halved its power supply to Bangladesh, saying it has yet to receive outstanding bills.
1 November 2024, 18:02 PM

Stocks rise for a 3rd day straight

The stock markets in Bangladesh maintained an upward trend for a third consecutive day yesterday as investors cautiously traded on select shares amidst optimism over regulatory measures..Insiders and market analysts said a section of investors was optimistic over the latest market trends,
31 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Social Islami Bank fires 579 probationary officers appointed by S Alam

Crisis-hit Social Islami Bank has terminated 579 probationary officers who were allegedly appointed illegally by Chattogram-based conglomerate S Alam group..The human resource department of the Shariah-based lender sent letters to the 579 officers on Thursday, informing them that their ser
31 October 2024, 16:09 PM

US secret service to train Bangladeshi agencies

60 officials of BFIU, Bangladesh Police, NBR, ACC, BSEC and the Department of Narcotics Control will receive the training
31 October 2024, 14:55 PM

Completely lift import duty on onion: BTTC

In the face of rising prices of onions, the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has recommended that the government allow zero-duty entry of the kitchen staple to cut import costs and stabilise domestic prices. .Prices of the bulb surged to as high as Tk 150 per kilogramme earlie
31 October 2024, 14:48 PM

Economy is making a turnaround: finance adviser

Business leaders appreciate the steps taken for the domestic industry
31 October 2024, 13:34 PM

Bata Bangladesh reports Q3 loss but declares 340% interim cash dividend

Limited retail operations during the period hampered its sales and profitability
31 October 2024, 07:25 AM

Govt won't allow shortage of essentials: Salehuddin

The interim government will see to it that there is no shortage of any essential commodity even though there are financial constraints, said Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday..“We have been repeatedly saying that we will not allow people to suffer for a shortage of essential commo
30 October 2024, 18:24 PM

Govt to go for wider reforms to fix economy: Lutfey Siddiqi

The government will bring structural reforms in all areas as required to mend the economy and create an investment climate, according to Lutfey Siddiqi, the chief adviser’s special envoy on international affairs..“We want to create a pro-business climate through discussions with businessme
30 October 2024, 18:00 PM