BSRM takes Tk 1,900cr project to expand production capacity

BSRM, the biggest steel maker in Bangladesh, has taken a nearly Tk 1,900 crore scheme to set up its second re-rolling plant to expand its capacity and cater to increased demand for public and private construction in the country, it said today.
22 October 2023, 04:15 AM

Consular Corps gets new body

Reshadur Rahman selected as president, Shams Mahmud elected as secretary general
21 October 2023, 17:51 PM

FICCI investment expo Nov 8-9

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to host a two-day investment exposition from November 8 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden marking its 60th anniversary. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the event as the chief guest, announced the FICCI at a press briefing at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka today.
21 October 2023, 12:39 PM

Eastern Housing declares 25% cash dividend

Shareholders of Eastern Housing Ltd (EHL) have approved a 25 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30, 2023.
18 October 2023, 14:08 PM

Continuing cross-border trade a crucial challenge

The continuity of cross-border trade in today’s turbulent world has become a crucial challenge for sustaining global economic growth and prosperity, according to Maria Fernanda Garza, chairperson of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
17 October 2023, 18:03 PM

21st DHL-Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards today

The 21st edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held today.
17 October 2023, 07:04 AM

Matin Spinning Mills' profit dips

Matin Spinning Mills PLC, a concern of DBL Group, said its net profit after tax plunged 59 percent in the financial year ending in June 2023 despite the company registering increased revenue.
16 October 2023, 15:48 PM

21st DHL-Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards tomorrow

The 21st edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held tomorrow.
16 October 2023, 11:26 AM

NBR sends notice to Ctg chamber for not paying taxes

The Chattogram Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), a century-old trade body in Bangladesh, is yet to pay any income tax even though the organisation has been registering taxable income, according to tax officials.
16 October 2023, 06:01 AM

Apon Bazaar founder Saif Rashid named an MB100

Saif Rashid, founder & managing director of Apon Bazaar, has been named as one of this year's Meaningful Business 100 (MB100), among a global group of leaders combining profit and purpose to tackle the world's most pressing issues
15 October 2023, 17:12 PM

corporate governance excellence

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries of Bangladesh (ICSB) organised the 10th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence-2022 at the Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden on Saturday.
15 October 2023, 15:49 PM

Walton appoints new chairman, vice-chairman and MD

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has appointed SM Shamsul Alam as its chairman, SM Ashraful Alam as vice-chairman and SM Mahbubul Alam as managing director.
15 October 2023, 10:38 AM

IMF defends revising down GDP forecast

International Monetary Fund (IMF) has defended revising down its forecast for Bangladesh’s GDP growth in fiscal year 2023-24, saying it was “pretty reasonable” amidst various ongoing challenges, including elevated inflation.
14 October 2023, 13:31 PM

ICC chair in Dhaka

Maria Fernanda Garza, chairperson of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), a global business organisation, arrived in Dhaka yesterday on a three-day visit.
14 October 2023, 13:24 PM

Zulfikar Ali, new DG of fisheries research institute

Md Zulfikar Ali, a fisheries nutritionist, has been appointed as the new director general of Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BFRI).
14 October 2023, 11:54 AM

MoU signed to help attract foreign investment

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed yesterday between the Sirajganj Economic Zone (SEZ) and Australia Bangladesh Business Forum (ABBF) to attract foreign investment
11 October 2023, 21:01 PM

LankaBangla Finance, DNCC inks MoU

The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LankaBangla Finance PLC, Green Savers and the Community Town Federation (CTF) for a tree plantation programme in the DNCC region
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Bijoy elected as vice-president of ICC-B

Naser Ezaz Bijoy has been elected as a vice-president of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Bangladesh at the executive board meeting of the chamber
11 October 2023, 16:48 PM

Pragati Life, Brac UPG Programme sign MoU

Pragati Life Insurance and the Ultra-Poor Graduation Programme (UPG) of Brac signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly introduce a life and health insurance product for ultra-poor households.
10 October 2023, 19:50 PM

K-CSR seminar on 'Korean Investors CSRs Activities and Investment Outlooks' held in Dhaka

The Embassy of Korea in Dhaka in partnership with the Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) jointly organised the K-CSR seminar today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations between the Korea and Bangladesh
10 October 2023, 15:53 PM