Bangladesh’s per capita income rises 1% to $2,769
26 February 2026, 20:06 PM
Business
NBR takes steps to facilitate tax return filing by Bangladeshis abroad
24 February 2026, 19:59 PM
Business
New government will continue ongoing banking reforms: governor
23 February 2026, 21:01 PM
Business
Dhaka Chamber outlines four priority measures to restore business confidence
23 February 2026, 17:09 PM
Business
Jamaat MP Arman seeks to line up investors for Nagad
22 February 2026, 21:10 PM
Business
China-based Tianford Bangladesh Textile to invest $19.6 million in Uttara EPZ
22 February 2026, 17:23 PM
Business
Robi posts record Tk 937 crore profit in 2025
19 February 2026, 19:14 PM
Business
FICCI seeks reforms for policy clarity, ease of doing business
18 February 2026, 19:24 PM
Business
MEP Group to invest Tk 200 crore in Mirsarai economic zone
18 February 2026, 16:44 PM
Business
Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares
17 February 2026, 20:31 PM
Business
DSE asked to investigate unusual price hike of Islami Bank share
Share price of the bank hit Tk 70.4 today, up from Tk 32.6 on August 6
25 September 2024, 11:13 AM
Stocks rise for second day
The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind
24 September 2024, 18:11 PM
Akij Ceramics launches big tiles
Akij Ceramics has launched a range of tiles sized 100x100 centimetres considering the huge demand for such products in Bangladesh..The tiles feature a high gloss finish that enhances the spaciousness of interiors, providing a seamless and luxurious look..They are designed to elevate
24 September 2024, 18:09 PM
Stocks recover from single-day slump
Stocks in Bangladesh mostly bounced back yesterday after falling the day before as investors made fresh bets on lucrative scrips in anticipation of the earnings disclosures of listed corporates for the July-September period this year..Investors expressed optimism about the return of good g
23 September 2024, 18:04 PM
Stocks end flat but turnover rises 13%
Stock markets in Bangladesh experienced a slight downturn yesterday, following two consecutive days of gains last week. .Cautious investors traded lucrative shares, particularly blue-chip ones, amid ongoing price fluctuations. A blue chip is a well-established and financially sound company
22 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Central Fund for RMG workers at risk of misuse: labour secretary
Money deposited in the Central Fund for the welfare of garment workers in Bangladesh is at risk as the disbursal activities lack transparency, according to AHM Shafiquzzaman, secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Employment..The way the immediate past government handled deposits and spen
21 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Electro Mart opens sales and display centre at Chawkbazar in Ctg
Electro Mart Limited recently launched a sales and display centre at Chawkbazar in Chattogram..Consumer electronics and home appliances products like Konka brand LED televisions, refrigerators and freezers, ceiling fan, washing machines, microwave ovens, blenders, juicers, iron, rice cooke
21 September 2024, 15:24 PM
Stocks close in the black
The stock market in Bangladesh closed in the black with the major index crossing the 5,700-point mark yesterday as investors cautiously traded lucrative shares of blue-chip and large-cap sectors amidst price fluctuations..A blue chip is a nationally or internationally recognised, well-esta
19 September 2024, 18:04 PM
Korea-Bangladesh Chamber signs deals with KOPA, KOIMA in Seoul
The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) signed deals with the Korea Packaging Association (KOPA) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) in Seoul recently, according to a press release .A KBCCI delegation, led by Park Young-sik, ambassador of Korea to Bangladesh, v
19 September 2024, 15:48 PM
Onion imports resume thru Hili land port
Onion imports through Hili land port in Dinajpur resumed on Tuesday after being halted for four days due to a software glitch in Indian customs..The Indian customs had implemented an updated tariff regime at 4:45pm that day, reducing the export duty on onions from 40 percent to 20 percent.
18 September 2024, 18:30 PM
American trade platforms demand reforms to protect labour rights
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and Fair Labor Association (FLA) have urged the interim government of Bangladesh to take critical and long-lasting steps towards reforms for furthering worker rights of international standards. .The AAFA is an American trade association re
18 September 2024, 18:01 PM
Stocks rise after falling for two days
Bangladesh’s stock market rose yesterday on falling for two days as investors made fresh bets on lucrative blue-chip and large-cap shares to pocket short-term gains amidst price movements..A blue chip is a nationally or internationally recognised, well-established, and financially sound co
18 September 2024, 15:05 PM
Interim govt to hold first Ecnec meeting today
The interim government is set to hold the first meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today where proposals would likely be placed on five projects, including two new ones..Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to the interim government and chairperson of Ecne
17 September 2024, 19:08 PM
FICCI, Bida to work together to attract foreign investment
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) and the Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) will work together to help attract foreign investment, according to a press release..Lutfe Siddiqui, the special envoy on international affairs to the chief adviser of
17 September 2024, 18:50 PM
Stock keep falling amid wait for earnings disclosures
Stock market indexes in Bangladesh extended its losing streak for the second consecutive day yesterday as cautious investors opted to wait for corporate earnings disclosures before making significant trades..The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 30.1
17 September 2024, 18:00 PM
To strengthen business ties, Europe-Bangladesh chamber due in Dhaka Sept 20
A delegation of the Europe-Bangladesh Federation of Commerce and Industry (EBFCI), led by its president Wali Tasar Uddin, will be visiting Bangladesh for eight days with the vision of “Developing a New Era of Partnership between the UK, EU and Bangladesh” from September 20 to October 5..Th
17 September 2024, 11:30 AM
Dhaka’s importers still facing long waits to get goods from Ctg port
It has been nearly a month that an automobile dealer has been waiting for a container loaded with reconditioned parts to reach the inland container depot (ICD) at Kamalapur, Dhaka from the Chattogram port over railway..The parts, imported by M/s Partsco Automobiles of Munshiganj’s Sirajdik
15 September 2024, 15:37 PM
Onion turns Tk 5 cheaper here as India relaxes export rules
Prices of Indian onion are dropping in Bangladesh, as the neighbouring country on Friday withdrew the restriction of “minimum export price” at $550 per tonne and slashed export duty to 20 percent from 40 percent.
14 September 2024, 18:43 PM
Stocks end week with mixed performance
The share market in Bangladesh ended the week with a mixed performance as the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its gaining streak while the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed a downward trend yesterday..However, investors and industry people voiced optimism about the return of go
12 September 2024, 18:00 PM
39 brands honoured for sustainability efforts
Some 39 sustainable brand initiatives were awarded in the 2nd SDG Brand Champion Awards 2024, organised by AkijBashir Group in association with Intellier and The Daily Star, at the Le Méridien Dhaka on Tuesday.
11 September 2024, 14:37 PM