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Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
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Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM
Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM
Business
Apparel exports to EU fall 19% in Jan-Feb
23 May 2026, 21:05 PM
Business
NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
Business
Chittagong Chamber Polls / Amirul Haque-led United Business Forum wins full panel
23 May 2026, 20:15 PM
Business
NBR withholds C&F agent licence exam results
23 May 2026, 18:12 PM
Business
BB announces Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package for private sector
23 May 2026, 15:31 PM
Business
Walton inks deal with Sri Lankan firm for market expansion
Walton Hi-Tech Industries has inked a deal with Monik Trading Private Ltd, a Sri Lankan company, to develop joint brands and expand market reach.
18 November 2024, 20:25 PM
Khulna Power’s Q1 profit declines 72%
Profit of the power producer plunged 72 percent to Tk 1.76 crore in the July-September quarter.
18 November 2024, 19:23 PM
Salt farmers depressed by low prices
The cracked and barren fields around the Chowfaldandi village in Cox's Bazar suggest that the season for salt cultivation has arrived. However, disheartened by low market prices of the daily essential, very few farmers are preparing their land for that purpose..According to farmers, prices
18 November 2024, 15:43 PM
ACI’s Q1 loss rises 167% year-on-year
Higher borrowing cost primary reason for incurring losses
17 November 2024, 19:11 PM
Stocks fall after two-day rise
Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh fell yesterday, snapping a two-day gaining streak as investors cautiously traded select shares to pocket short-term gains amid price fluctuations resulting from earnings disclosures by listed companies..The DSEX, which reflects the cumulative
17 November 2024, 14:48 PM
Pragati Life settles Tk 305cr in claims by Q3
Pragati Life Insurance Limited settled Tk 305.20 crore in claims from the January to September period of the financial year 2024, reflecting an increase of 11.73 percent compared to the same period last year..The life insurer settled a total of 98,266 claims in the first three quarters of
16 November 2024, 14:42 PM
Two Orion concerns saw contrasting earnings in FY24
Orion Pharma and Orion Infusion, two listed concerns Orion Group, posted contrasting financial results for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2024.
14 November 2024, 20:30 PM
United Power posts 127% profit growth in first quarter
United Power Generation and Distribution Company Ltd (UPGDCL) posted a massive rise in profit in the first quarter, driven by higher tariffs and stable forex rates.
14 November 2024, 18:59 PM
Trump’s high tariffs on China may lower edible oil prices globally: importers
The Trump Administration’s imposition of high tariffs on goods made in China may help to reduce the price of soybean seeds and edible oil in Bangladesh, traders and importers said..China’s retaliatory tariffs may also discourage Chinese importers from buying US goods, they added. .If
14 November 2024, 18:07 PM
Robi launches video chat support for speech, hearing-impaired customers
This service will connect the users with agents trained in sign language from 10 am to 7pm daily
14 November 2024, 15:08 PM
Major portion of plastic waste not recycled
A major portion of plastic waste ends up in landfills and a substantial amount pollutes the marine environment every year instead of being recycled, according to experts..“About 293,825 tonnes of plastic waste are recycled per year,” said Ferdaus Ara Begum, chief executive officer of Busin
13 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Engage locals to harness tourism opportunities in Cox’s Bazar
Speakers say at workshop
13 November 2024, 14:23 PM
Renata’s profit falls 42% despite higher sales in Q1
Increased spending on raw material, manpower caused the fall
13 November 2024, 13:22 PM
Up to Tk 50 fee imposed on online tax payments
The fee will be Tk 20 for payments of up to Tk 25,000 and Tk 50 for up to Tk 50,000
13 November 2024, 12:17 PM
BSRM Steel’s Q1 profit grows 86%
Higher sales and reduced financial costs drive profit growth
13 November 2024, 09:12 AM
Apex Footwear’s Q1 profit up 26%
Revenue grows 20% to Tk 422 crore
13 November 2024, 06:45 AM
Deal with Japan can boost trade
The signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan will increase bilateral trade and open a new door of opportunities for the South Asian country, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
12 November 2024, 20:40 PM
State sugar mills aim to boost annual output by 45%
State sugar mills are set to start the crushing of sugarcane from the middle of this month, with a target of increasing production by 45 percent year-on-year in the current fiscal year of 2024-25..Nine state sugar mills under the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC) tar
12 November 2024, 18:15 PM
Stocks fall on poor performance of large companies
Indexes of the stock market in Bangladesh declined yesterday on rising the day before, largely due to the poor performance of Islami Bank Bangladesh along with the large-cap and blue-chip shares amid sales pressures..Large-cap refers to shares which account for large amounts in market capi
12 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Banglalink launches AI-powered lifestyle pack RYZE
Banglalink has launched a new digital lifestyle prepaid package, styled “RYZE”, aimed at empowering young users with a dynamic digital experience..Aligning with the government’s vision to support youth through upskilling opportunities, the new pack provides AI-powered productivity tools fo
12 November 2024, 14:41 PM