Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
Star Business Report
29 August 2026 Business
Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
Star Business Report
29 August 2026 Business
Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
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29 August 2026 Business
RAK Ceramics resumes one tile line, another remains shut
Star Business Report 
27 August 2026 Business
Import rules open up to spur trade
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25 August 2026 Business
CPD regrets factual error over factory closure data
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25 August 2026 Business
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
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25 August 2026 Business
Ctg customs house begins destroying 126 containers of expired goods
Star Business Report, Chattogram
25 August 2026 Business

Strengthen IP rights regime to attract investment: AmCham

Bangladesh needs a stronger intellectual property protection mechanism to become more attractive for foreign direct investment, according to Syed Ershad Ahmed, president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham)..“A strengthened intellectual property rights (IPR) regime is
5 November 2024

Potato prices jump as supplies shrink

Consumers in Bangladesh have been paying more for potatoes over the past week, with supplies of the tuber harvested in the previous season running low as the new season approaches..Additionally, the high profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain is dealing a furth
5 November 2024

Southeast Bank launches prepaid card with Mastercard and Zantrik for car maintenance

Southeast Bank PLC, in collaboration with Mastercard and Zantrik Limited, a vehicle maintenance startup, recently launched a prepaid card for the growing number of car owners in the country..The new card will offer a wide range of benefits to cardholders, allowing them to control their fue
5 November 2024

Stocks post a massive 2.14% rise

Investors were optimistic thanks to the tax
5 November 2024

Sajek, Khagrachhari open to tourists after month-long restriction

The tourism restriction imposed in Sajek valley of Rangamati and Khagrachhari for over a month was lifted today
5 November 2024

BTRC to issue more NTTN licences if needed

Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) will issue more Nationwide Telecommunication Transmission Network (NTTN) licences if services to customers are compromised as the regulator prioritises service quality, said BTRC Chairman Maj Gen (retd) Md Emdad Ul Bari yesterday.
4 November 2024

Newly formed BWTCC starts allocating serials of lighter vessels

The cell also cuts freight rates by up to 5%
4 November 2024

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

Crown Cement posts Tk 100 crore profit in FY24

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

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

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

Denim Expo begins in Dhaka tomorrow

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange will organise the two-day expo
3 November 2024

Linde Bangladesh posts Tk 608 crore profit in Q3

Significant capital gains drove the year-on-year profit growth
3 November 2024

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

Cyber intelligence detects illegal transactions on dual currency credit cards

Bangladesh Bank recommends 17 cyber security measures for banks
2 November 2024

BASIS appoints M Rashidul Hasan as new president

The association also outlines roadmap for reforms, elections
2 November 2024

Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh’s Q3 profit drops 9%

Its cash flow declined sharply in the first nine months of 2024 
2 November 2024

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

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

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