146 creative campaigns honoured with COMMWARD

The 13th Communication Summit, which brings together leading professionals from the creative communication industry, business leaders and brands to explore the future of creative marketing, was held the Le Méridien Dhaka in the capital yesterday..Organised by Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) i
19 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Gold price crosses Tk 1.4 lakh per bhori

The price of gold in Bangladesh is set to break all previous records as it will cross Tk 1.4 lakh per bhori (11.66 grams) today, according to a statement by the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus)..Bajus said it asked its members to follow the new rate from Sunday due to the increased
19 October 2024, 16:00 PM

Key stock index lowest in two and a half months

Stocks in Bangladesh sank to a two-and-a-half-month low yesterday as investors poured their funds only into selective shares to pocket short-term gains amid price fluctuations..The DSEX, the main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), fell by 1.09 percent from the day before to close at
17 October 2024, 18:02 PM

Sk Trims completes paying all due dividends

The company’s managing director says today
17 October 2024, 12:44 PM

DSE turnover lowest in two and a half months

The turnover of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday amounted to a two and a half month low of Tk 296 crore as skittish investors dumped their holdings to avert price erosions in their portfolios. The turnover, which is the total value of all the shares traded on the day, was 6.83 percent
16 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Chinese firm Jidalai to invest $5.85 million in Adamjee EPZ

The company will annually produce 70 million pieces of pullers of zippers
16 October 2024, 12:33 PM

Excelerate Energy to invest more in Bangladesh’s energy sector

A delegation of the US-based LNG company calls on chief adviser
15 October 2024, 12:34 PM

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, 18:23 PM

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, 12:21 PM

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, 18:00 PM

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, 16:18 PM

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, 14:05 PM

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, 18:00 PM

‘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, 17:00 PM

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, 18:24 PM

BSEC forms taskforce to reform stock market

The five-member panel starts working today
7 October 2024, 12:25 PM

Stocks post sharp fall

The DSEX edged down 1.53% from the previous day
6 October 2024, 11:07 AM

Wage growth still below inflation

Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%
5 October 2024, 13:39 PM

14 companies asked to explain failure to pay dividends

The companies declared dividends last year, but failed to hand over those
5 October 2024, 13:02 PM

DSE stocks rebound after massive fall

Indices of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday on falling by a massive extent on the preceding three days, which was followed by protests by some investors in the capital’s Motijheel who blamed some of the regulator’s recent punitive measures. .The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange
3 October 2024, 18:04 PM