BB gives two Islamic banks Tk 2,500cr more in emergency support

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) yesterday extended an additional Tk 2,500 crore in emergency liquidity support to Social Islami Bank and First Security Islami Bank without any security to help them address financial crises.
13 March 2025, 18:58 PM

Many banks likely unable to pay dividend as BB tighten rules

A majority of banks in the country will likely be unable to pay dividends after the Bangladesh Bank tightened the relevant rules through a notice today
13 March 2025, 14:50 PM

NBR halves source tax on imported fresh fruits

The tax will now be 5% from the earlier 10%
13 March 2025, 10:54 AM
13 March 2025, 08:32 AM

Factories must clear workers’ salaries, Eid allowance before 20th Ramadan: labour ministry

No worker will be terminated before the Eid festival, according to a tripartite meeting held Wednesday
13 March 2025, 08:03 AM

Dhaka stocks begin another day with rise

The DSEX rose 0.27% to 5,230 points as of 11:28am
13 March 2025, 05:34 AM

Strengthening Idra crucial for reforming insurance sector

In order to reform the insurance sector, it is important to strengthen the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra), according to Idra Chairman M Aslam Alam.
13 March 2025, 03:45 AM

Fifth sukuk oversubscribed by three times as govt raises Tk 3,000cr

The government yesterday received a huge response from investors centring its initiative to raise Tk 3,000 crore through sukuk, a Shariah-compliant bond, to fund the construction of bridges to connect rural roads.
12 March 2025, 18:43 PM

LafargeHolcim’s sales, profits dropped last year

LafargeHolcim Bangladesh saw a drop in sales and profits in 2024 amid the political changeover and a challenging macroeconomic environment.
12 March 2025, 18:30 PM

BB reconstitutes board of three private banks

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) today reconstituted the board of directors of three private commercial banks. 
12 March 2025, 13:52 PM

Rice shipments arrive from Vietnam, India

Two shipments of rice from Vietnam and India recently arrived at Chattogram port as part of the government’s initiative to bolster food stocks and stabilise domestic prices.
12 March 2025, 13:27 PM

Stocks rise for third day

The benchmark index of the DSE rose by 0.32 percent to 5,216 points
12 March 2025, 09:59 AM

Square Pharma vice chairman eyes shares worth Tk 33 crore

Her declaration came within months of similar announcements made by three other sponsors
12 March 2025, 09:42 AM

Syed Manzur Elahi: a visionary entrepreneur and nation-builder

Syed Manzur Elahi was one of Bangladesh’s most distinguished industrialists and entrepreneurs.
12 March 2025, 04:52 AM

Mongla port to get Tk 4,000cr equipment from China

The government is set to purchase various equipment for Mongla port, Bangladesh's second-largest seaport, from China under a government-to-government arrangement for Tk 4,046 crore.
11 March 2025, 15:32 PM

Russia seeks continuity of Gazprom’s work in Bangladesh

Russia has sought the cooperation of Chief Adviser (CA) Prof Muhammad Yunus to ensure the continued operations of the state-owned Russian company Gazprom International in gas exploration.
11 March 2025, 15:07 PM

Sri Lankan investors show interest in Bangladesh’s stock market: BSEC

Sri Lankan investors have expressed their intention to invest in Bangladesh, as well as collaborate in the operational sectors of the country’s stock market.
11 March 2025, 14:45 PM

Sustainable business needs favourable investment climate: Debapriya

The Citizen's Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh organises consultation on national SDG report
11 March 2025, 09:40 AM

NBR to go tough on tax return non-filers

The tax administrator organises a pre-budget discussion
11 March 2025, 09:29 AM

No more advance tax on import of cancer drug raw materials

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has exempted advance tax on the import of raw materials used to manufacture cancer drugs, according to a notification issued earlier this month.
11 March 2025, 08:51 AM