Aman Feed’s profit plunges 66.79%

Aman Feed Limited’s net profit declined by 66.79 per cent year-on-year to Tk 11.02 crore in the year that ended on June 30, due to an increase in the cost of goods sold and financial expenses.
20 October 2022, 10:08 AM

Stocks end losing streak with slight rise

Stocks remained flat after ups and downs of the benchmark index at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today as shaky investors shied from buying stocks amid the tension over economic indicators of the country.
20 October 2022, 09:44 AM

Adopt ‘no electricity no pay’ policy now, CPD urges govt

The government should take no electricity no pay policy now, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
20 October 2022, 07:32 AM

Dollar shortage, rising inflation among 7 crises affecting Bangladesh: CPD

Bangladesh is facing at least seven crises at present, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.
20 October 2022, 06:39 AM

BPC should cut fuel prices now: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today suggested that Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation should cut prices of fuel as it has been making profit since August this year.
20 October 2022, 05:57 AM

Low-income people hit hard by rising cost of living: CPD

With the economy facing headwinds, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today said poor and low-income group have faced increasing hardship as the cost of living has continued to climb unabatedly.
20 October 2022, 05:41 AM

Qcoom refunds Tk 224cr to customers

Qcoom has refunded Tk 224 crore to customers out of Tk 397 crore stuck with payment gateway Foster, according to a press release sent by the e-commerce platform today.
19 October 2022, 16:20 PM

'India’s experiences in SME development can be used in Bangladesh'

Bangladesh may use the Indian experience in the development of their small and medium enterprises, analysts said today.
19 October 2022, 14:50 PM

BGMEA urges Canadian brand to develop, source value-added items from Bangladesh

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today sought cooperation from the Canadian clothing retailer and brand Reitmans for developing value-added products and increase sourcing those products from Bangladesh as it would benefit both sides.
19 October 2022, 12:47 PM

Apex Footwear launches 25th anniversary celebration campaign

Apex Footwear launched its 25th anniversary celebration campaign today at a press briefing at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka.
19 October 2022, 12:37 PM

'Cut in funding to NGOs, CSOs to hurt Bangladesh's LDC graduation'

The smooth and sustainable graduation of Bangladesh from the least developed country (LDC) category may get affected because of a reduction in fund disbursement to the civil society organisations (CSOs) by the government and international development partners, analysts said today.
19 October 2022, 12:24 PM

Headmaster stabbed for standing up against female teacher's stalker

A youth stabbed three people including a primary school’s headmaster for allegedly protesting against the stalking of a female teacher in Lalmonirhat this morning.
19 October 2022, 11:23 AM

HSC exams: Coaching centres to remain shut for 42 days

Education Minister Dipu Moni today said that coaching centers across the country will remain closed for 42 days as the HSC and equivalent examinations scheduled to be held from November 6.
19 October 2022, 09:24 AM

BNP rally: Khulna bus services remain halted on Oct 21-22

Leaders of Khulna Bus Owners and Workers' Union have decided to suspend all types of bus services in the district on October 21 and 22.
19 October 2022, 08:02 AM

Govt should sign FTA with UK: FBCCI

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) wants to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK to boost bilateral trade after Bangladesh's graduation to a developing nation in 2026.
18 October 2022, 15:34 PM

97% Bangladeshi mobile internet users concerned about device's security: study

Ninety-seven per cent of the Bangladeshi mobile internet users are concerned about their privacy and security in the digital world, according to a study.
18 October 2022, 13:41 PM

British cooperation sought to remain competitive in UK: BGMEA

Local garment makers today sought cooperation from Britain to maintain competitiveness for apparel shipment to the UK markets after Bangladesh’s graduation to a developing nation in 2026.
18 October 2022, 13:16 PM

Man dies after truck crashes into warehouse in Ctg

A security guard died and another suffered serious injuries when a truck ran them over at a warehouse of GPH Ispat in Banshbaria area of Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram today (October 18, 2022).
18 October 2022, 12:26 PM

HC queries about actions taken against Tk 3,700 crore scammers

The High Court today wanted to know what action has been taken against the persons, including five deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank, who were reportedly involved in the financial scam of Tk 3,700 crore.
18 October 2022, 11:50 AM

ILO can help Bangladesh build skilled workforce: regional director

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) could help Bangladesh build a young and skilled workforce, said Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, regional director for Asia and Pacific for ILO.
18 October 2022, 10:58 AM