Measles outbreak dampens Eid tourism in Srimangal, Kamalganj
26 May 2026, 12:32 PM
Tourism
Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
Business
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
Indian potato import through Hili resumes after a break of 77 days
Two trucks brought in 47 tonnes of potatoes on September 25
26 September 2024, 12:09 PM
Use ACU mechanisms for paying members’ banks: BB
Bangladesh Bank yesterday instructed banks to refrain from traditional mechanisms of making direct payments to lenders in countries which are members of Asian Clearing Union (ACU)..Banks would have to instead adhere to the ACU mechanism of conducting transactions through central banks when
25 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Gold price hiked by Tk 3,045 a bhori again
From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 138,708
25 September 2024, 14:48 PM
Visiting IMF mission to seek info on NBR’s revenue collection plan
A four-member delegation of the IMF will sit with NBR officials tomorrow
25 September 2024, 13:46 PM
Normalcy returns to garment factories
Most resumed operation while a few are still planning to reopen
25 September 2024, 12:37 PM
DSE asked to investigate unusual price hike of Islami Bank share
Share price of the bank hit Tk 70.4 today, up from Tk 32.6 on August 6
25 September 2024, 11:13 AM
Mitsubishi launches Outlander Sport SUV for Bangladesh market
The 1,499 cc vehicle is priced at Tk 49.5 lakh
25 September 2024, 09:51 AM
Stocks rise for second day
The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind
24 September 2024, 18:11 PM
Akij Ceramics launches big tiles
Akij Ceramics has launched a range of tiles sized 100x100 centimetres considering the huge demand for such products in Bangladesh..The tiles feature a high gloss finish that enhances the spaciousness of interiors, providing a seamless and luxurious look..They are designed to elevate
24 September 2024, 18:09 PM
Little to show for Tk 65,000cr spent on ICT
The telecommunications and ICT sectors failed to make expected progress despite making a massive investment of Tk 65,000 crore between 2010 and August 2024, according to a recent statement from the telecom ministry.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Motorcycle sales drop amid high inflation, political changeover
The two-wheeler market is facing a product shortage
24 September 2024, 16:20 PM
RMG factory owners accept all 18 demands of workers
The garment factory owners have agreed to raise the workers’ attendance bonus by Tk 225 and tiffin and night allowance by Tk 10 to restore normalcy in the production units
24 September 2024, 11:02 AM
Unrest shuts three more garment factories in Ashulia
Amid the ongoing labour unrest, three more garment factories in the Ashulia industrial area were declared closed today under the “no work, no pay” provision of the labour law, bringing the total number of closed factories to 55
24 September 2024, 07:37 AM
Stocks recover from single-day slump
Stocks in Bangladesh mostly bounced back yesterday after falling the day before as investors made fresh bets on lucrative scrips in anticipation of the earnings disclosures of listed corporates for the July-September period this year..Investors expressed optimism about the return of good g
23 September 2024, 18:04 PM
RMG worker unrest spirals in Ashulia
The Ashulia industrial belt saw an increased number of garment factories shut yesterday amid a fresh wave of unrest among workers of dozens of units for several demands, including a wage hike.
23 September 2024, 18:00 PM
FICCI wants separate office to handle IP issues
The chamber met industries adviser, discussed collaborative approaches to tackle industrial challenges
23 September 2024, 14:33 PM
British-Irish company Deltaport to invest $36 million in BEPZA EZ
British-Irish company Deltaport Ltd will invest $36 million to set up a garments factory in the BEPZA EZ at Mirsarai in Chattogram.
23 September 2024, 06:36 AM
Stocks end flat but turnover rises 13%
Stock markets in Bangladesh experienced a slight downturn yesterday, following two consecutive days of gains last week. .Cautious investors traded lucrative shares, particularly blue-chip ones, amid ongoing price fluctuations. A blue chip is a well-established and financially sound company
22 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Hilsa export decision was taken for greater interest of Bangladesh: commerce adviser
The government high-ups took the decision
22 September 2024, 12:51 PM
Central Fund for RMG workers at risk of misuse: labour secretary
Money deposited in the Central Fund for the welfare of garment workers in Bangladesh is at risk as the disbursal activities lack transparency, according to AHM Shafiquzzaman, secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Employment..The way the immediate past government handled deposits and spen
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM