Bangladesh Bank hikes repo rate by 50 basis points

The new rate 7.75 percent will be effective from tomorrow
26 November 2023, 11:28 AM

‘Summer onion growers to get more incentive’

government is now emphasising production of summer onion to achieve self-sufficiency for the crop
25 November 2023, 13:26 PM

India's Tata Technologies' IPO garners bids worth over $18 billion

The bids were roughly 69.43 times the issue on offer, according to stock exchange data
25 November 2023, 12:24 PM

Tesla to invest up to $2 billion for Indian factory

The Elon Musk-led electric vehicle maker is willing to invest up to $500 million if the government approves the reduced duty for 12,000 vehicles and up to $2 billion if the concession is for 30,000 vehicles.
25 November 2023, 12:14 PM

Govt won't allow import of beef

A fall in demand started cutting its prices in the market, says Tipu Munshi
25 November 2023, 10:19 AM

Dollar still costlier despite move to appreciate taka

Most banks collected remittances at Tk 122-123 a dollar today and sold at Tk 116-118 to the importers
23 November 2023, 14:30 PM

1,824 accounts have over Tk 50 crore in bank deposit

They hold over 15% of total bank deposits in Bangladesh
23 November 2023, 12:58 PM

Banks to appreciate taka against US dollar

Banks will buy dollar at Tk 110, sell at Tk 110.5 from Nov 23
22 November 2023, 15:02 PM

Factories urged to implement minimum wage from Dec 1

BGMEA issues letters to the factory owners
22 November 2023, 14:19 PM
22 November 2023, 12:37 PM

Govt to import 60,000 tonnes of granular urea at Tk 251 crore

30,000 tonnes each will come from Qatar and Saudi Arabia
22 November 2023, 12:06 PM

Bad loans rise in private banks, but drop in state banks

Overall, banking sector's non-performing loans fall slightly
21 November 2023, 14:56 PM

Chinese investment sought in high value-added garments: BGMEA

BGMEA president is now visiting garment factories in China
21 November 2023, 14:23 PM

Market has unofficial inter-bank exchange rates now: PRI

The Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh says in a press briefing
21 November 2023, 11:50 AM

Square Pharma to open subsidiary in Philippines

It will invest $1 million in Samson Pharma Inc, Philippines
20 November 2023, 15:54 PM

Bangladesh ranks 46, drops 5 notches

Pakistan and Sri Lanka did better than Bangladesh in the index
20 November 2023, 14:56 PM

Online banking growing faster in rural areas

In 2019 to 2023, online banking branches grew by 39% in rural areas, 15% in urban
19 November 2023, 13:33 PM

Helsa Icon Bangladesh to invest $1 million in Adamjee EPZ

The India-Germany joint venture will produce RMG accessories
19 November 2023, 12:46 PM

India cenbank tightens rules for personal loans, credit cards amid demand surge

The tighter rules, in the form of higher capital requirements, will make personal loans costlier
18 November 2023, 13:36 PM

Gold hits record Tk 106,376 a bhori

New price for 22-carat gold comes into effect on Nov 19
18 November 2023, 12:17 PM