Retailers in Dhaka face low sales

Retailers are counting lower sales in Dhaka due to the low turnout of customers amidst a nationwide student movement demanding reforms to the quota system for government jobs..Traders said the fear of vandalism kept shopkeepers from opening their shops in some areas..The current situ
16 July 2024, 18:00 PM
16 July 2024, 14:02 PM

Locals bar initiation of works for Patuakhali EPZ

Locals on Saturday barred the initiation of land development for an export processing zone (EPZ) at Patuakhali sadar upazila demanding compensation for land acquired by the government. .Around 150 people staged the protest at Pachakoralia mouza of Auliapur union. .One of them, Md Sh
15 July 2024, 18:35 PM

Grameenphone launches 'gpfi unlimited', a wireless home Wi-Fi solution

To avail the service, a customer has to place a request through MyGP app or Grameenphone website
15 July 2024, 13:10 PM

Dhaka stocks snap three-day losing streak

Investors made fresh bets on lucrative stocks
15 July 2024, 11:02 AM
14 July 2024, 18:10 PM

BASIS America Desk launched

It will showcase latest technological advancements and exchange knowledge
14 July 2024, 15:08 PM

DSE stocks fall amid profit booking

The premier bourse fell for the third consecutive day
14 July 2024, 10:32 AM

Govt to form autonomous body for debt management

The unit will work under the Finance Division
14 July 2024, 02:15 AM

76 companies to be honoured with national export trophies

Rifat Garments Ltd will be given Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Export Trophy
13 July 2024, 06:36 AM

AI’s ethical challenges require a multifaceted approach: Palak

There needs to be a multifaceted approach to address the ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), said State Minister for ICT Division Zunaid Ahmed Palak..AI should be used to close the gap on digital divides and empower society, rather than worsen existing inequalities, h
11 July 2024, 18:30 PM
11 July 2024, 13:21 PM

Stocks plunge for second consecutive day

Share sell-offs caused the slide
11 July 2024, 11:40 AM

Air Astra launches frequent flyer programme ORBIT

It will serve the loyal customers through a tiered membership structure – Eco, Evo, and Pro
11 July 2024, 11:22 AM

Construction cost on the rise: BBS

The construction cost index in Bangladesh hit 6.01 percent in May, making it costlier to implement both public and private construction projects, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)..As per the Building Materials Price Index (BMPI), overall construction costs saw month-o
10 July 2024, 18:07 PM

Reserves come down to $20.46 billion after ACU payment

$1.42 billion of import bills for May and June were paid through Asian Clearing Union (ACU)
10 July 2024, 13:16 PM

Rosa-Kitchen, Bath, Living Expo begins July 18

70 brands from eight countries, including Bangladesh, will take part in the three-day show
10 July 2024, 11:39 AM

DSE turnover crosses Tk 1,000cr after two months

Turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the Tk 1,000-crore mark yesterday after two months as the shares extended a rally for the sixth consecutive day riding on gains of blue-chip stocks.
9 July 2024, 14:12 PM

Nagad strikes deal with Huawei

Nagad signed an agreement with Huawei Technologies yesterday to work together in order to transform people’s smart transaction experiences..Tanvir A Mishuk, founder and CEO of the mobile finance service (MFS) provider, and Pan Junfeng, president of Huawei South Asia region and CEO of Huawe
9 July 2024, 13:44 PM

Bangladesh’s GDP growth rises to 6.12% in Q3

The growth rate hovered around 2.3% in the same period of FY23
9 July 2024, 09:43 AM