Public servants’ new pay scale rolls out in four phases
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Building better retail products key to attracting young customers
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Sammilito Islami Bank’s depositors can withdraw money from Sep 7
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Tk 2,000 crore pre-financing fund formed for frozen food exporters
30 August 2026
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Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns
29 August 2026
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Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh’s shipbuilding
29 August 2026
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Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka
29 August 2026
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Ecolet to invest $15.91 million in Bepza Economic Zone for LED manufacturing
27 August 2026
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RAK Ceramics resumes one tile line, another remains shut
27 August 2026
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Import rules open up to spur trade
25 August 2026
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Sonali Paper’s profit falls 20%
The company made a profit of Tk 12.48 crore
14 October 2024
Bangladesh still stays at bottom in business environment
The Washington-based multilateral lender’s Business Ready (B-Ready) report, which was released yesterday, also places Bangladesh in the fourth tier of five stages for public service delivery, indicating weaker performance in this area too
10 October 2024
Card transactions hit 27-month low in August
Transactions through debit, credit and prepaid cards dipped to a 27-month low in August this year, owing to a lack of cash in ATM booths amidst security concerns and people curtailing spending for political uncertainties..Overall transactions through the cards in August amounted to Tk 33,9
10 October 2024
Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival
The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
10 October 2024
Climate action not a burden, but an opportunity for businesses: energy adviser
Bangladesh Apparel Exchange organised the second edition of Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 today
10 October 2024
Stocks rebound from 3-day fall
Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh saw a big rebound yesterday, snapping a three-day losing streak thanks to the rise in share values of some prominent companies, most of which are financially sound..The shares of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Grameenph
9 October 2024
Bangladesh's rice output crosses 4cr tonnes for the first time
For the first time, Bangladesh has bagged more than 4 crore tonnes of rice in a fiscal year (FY) thanks to increasing yields of the most grown crop, according to official data.
9 October 2024
Merchant marine officers’ body demands overall reform in maritime sector
Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association made the call in a press briefing
9 October 2024
realme 12 launched, setting a new benchmark for speed & affordability
Smartphone brand “realme” recently unveiled its latest handset, named “realme 12”, in the Bangladesh market..Featuring supervooc fast charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess, the new device sets standards in the mid-range segment with its ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy, said a pr
9 October 2024
Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep
Bangladesh shipped $11.37 billion worth of merchandise in the first quarter
9 October 2024
Stocks continue to bleed
Stock markets in Bangladesh maintained a downward trend for a third consecutive day yesterday, with the values of a majority of shares marking a significant drop..The shares of companies like Islami Bank Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, Re
8 October 2024
‘Three Zeros’ of Yunus a major catalyst for SDGs
The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions
8 October 2024
GPH Ispat posts Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year
The steel manufacturer made Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year
8 October 2024
Interim govt to continue the Japan funded project
The interim government will undertake a lone mega project during its tenure, namely the Matarbari deep-sea port, according to Planning and Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.
7 October 2024
BSEC forms taskforce to reform stock market
The five-member panel starts working today
7 October 2024
31 orgs, individuals receive tourism, hospitality awards
Thirty-one organisations and individuals in 25 categories have been recognised and awarded for their excellence in Bangladesh travel, tourism and hospitality sectors
6 October 2024
Stocks post sharp fall
The DSEX edged down 1.53% from the previous day
6 October 2024
Olympic Industries to buy lands at Bashundhara, Narayanganj
The company will spend Tk 11.51 crore for the Bashundhara land and Tk 15.32 lakh at Narayanganj
6 October 2024
Bangladesh Submarine Cables profit falls 34 percent
The company attributed the drop to reduced earnings from international private leased circuit (IPLC) rent and IP Transit services, heightened market competition, and the prolonged disconnection of defaulted clients
6 October 2024
Wage growth still below inflation
Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%
5 October 2024