From smart to dumb Bangladesh: the need for accountability in ICT

One of the most significant contributions of Gen Y in the last decade has been the expansion of Bangladesh's ICT sector
8 August 2024, 10:49 AM

Stocks extend gaining momentum

Investors made fresh bets on blue-chip stocks
7 August 2024, 12:15 PM

MCCI expresses concern over worsening law and order situation

The leading chamber says it will welcome the interim government
7 August 2024, 10:34 AM

Bangladesh economy faces fresh risks from political volatility: S&P

Credit metrics may still support Bangladesh’s ratings if situation stabilises soon, it says
7 August 2024, 09:44 AM
7 August 2024, 08:55 AM

Businesses demand immediate restoration of law and order

The International Chamber of Commerce, Bangladesh wants safety of production units
7 August 2024, 07:36 AM

Deputy governors abandon offices as protests flare up at Bangladesh Bank

Deputy Governor Kazi Sayedur Rahman resigns, while others are on the way out
7 August 2024, 05:23 AM

American Apparel & Footwear Association wants quick restoration of normalcy in Bangladesh

The AAFA is the American trade association representing apparel, footwear and other sewn products companies, and their suppliers
6 August 2024, 12:32 PM

Dhaka stocks rise 3.77%, a 3.5-year high

BSEC chairman skipped office today
6 August 2024, 10:54 AM

Islami Bank employees demonstrate in front of bank's HQ

They said they were deprived of official benefits and promotions over the last 15 years
6 August 2024, 07:16 AM

Stocks begin day with a huge jump

The DSEX rose 3.15% until 10.50am
6 August 2024, 05:07 AM

Trade through Ctg port got disrupted for second day

1,175 TEUs of containers were released from the port today, down from the regular 8,000 TEUs
5 August 2024, 12:10 PM

Mobile internet, Facebook blocked again

The latest order comes amid a new wave of violence
4 August 2024, 07:19 AM

Most shops seen closed in Dhaka

Some are seen operating through pocket gates
4 August 2024, 06:57 AM

E-commerce sector lost Tk 1,700 crore for internet shutdown, violence: e-CAB

The association seeks government assistance, places a set of demands
1 August 2024, 12:58 PM

Forex reserves decline by $1.3 billion in a month

Reserves stood at $20.48 billion on July 31, down from $21.78 billion a month ago
1 August 2024, 12:37 PM

Remittance falls 3.2% in July

Banks could not receive any remittance in the five days of countrywide internet blackout this month
1 August 2024, 11:43 AM

National Bank sees no end to losses

The bank’s half yearly loss soared 71% year-on-year
31 July 2024, 13:54 PM

Rebooting the economy

The crackdown on the nonviolent uprise of the students and the subsequent one thing leading to another chain of events locked down the economy, only figuratively reminiscent of the pandemic in 2020
31 July 2024, 11:18 AM

Matiur Rahman takes ‘early retirement’ after corruption allegations

The Anti-Corruption Commission investigates the sources of his wealth
31 July 2024, 08:38 AM