RMG export prices fall by 16% in 8 months: BGMEA

Apparel’s demand decreases among end consumers hit hard by high inflation, it says
1 June 2024, 13:23 PM

Bangladeshis consume 136 eggs a year, people in developed countries 400

Experts say at a seminar on “Doctors' dialogue on right to protein”
30 May 2024, 15:03 PM

Smart agriculture practices can increase productivity by 30%: DCCI

Smart agriculture practices can fuel farmers’ income by 40%, the leading chamber said in a seminar on smart agriculture
30 May 2024, 13:41 PM

Treasury bond yields climb to 15-year high

The interest rate of treasury bonds recently jumped to a 15-year high of 12.75 percent, indicating that government borrowing will become costlier in the months ahead.
30 May 2024, 01:00 AM

Only 10% of planned economic zones get off the ground in a decade

Only 10 economic zones (EZs) have become operational since the Bangladesh Economic Zones Authority (Beza) rolled out its massive industrialisation plan in 2015, raising questions about whether its goal of setting up 100 enclaves will be materialised on time.
30 May 2024, 00:30 AM

IMF’s $1.15b 3rd tranche likely in late June

Bangladesh may receive $1.15 billion in the third instalment of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) loan in the last week of June, which will give a much-needed relief to the country’s dwindling foreign exchange reserves.
29 May 2024, 18:30 PM

Turnover at Dhaka bourse declines to 5-month low

Shares listed on Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) faced another major setback yesterday with the daily market turnover falling to a five-month low.
29 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Loans, deposits rise in Islamic banks despite severe liquidity crisis

Islamic banks' outstanding loans rise by 1.43%, deposits 1.27% in February than January
29 May 2024, 14:43 PM

FBCCI suggests creating direct shipping route with Sydney

At a seminar in Australia, the apex trade body also sought Australian investment in Bangladesh
29 May 2024, 13:27 PM

Turnover at Dhaka bourse hits five-month low

The benchmark index also falls to a 3-year low
29 May 2024, 11:05 AM

Nagad Digital Bank all set to get licence

Kori Digital Bank gets six more months to meet BB criteria
28 May 2024, 15:08 PM

BB upgrading software to expedite treasury bond transfers

Software upgradation kept transfer of treasury bonds suspended since May 26
28 May 2024, 13:45 PM

Amazon wants to get central bonded warehouse facility in Bangladesh

A delegation of the US-Bangladesh Business Council meets State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu
28 May 2024, 12:25 PM

DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024, 11:53 AM

Bangladesh okays Tk 8,483 crore WB project for Rohingyas

The WB-funded cluster project will also serve the host communities
28 May 2024, 08:45 AM

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM

Tax benefit on physical infrastructure unlikely to continue

As per the Income Tax Act 2023, the NBR has to provide a tax break on the income from physical infrastructure if it begins commercial operations within June 2024
27 May 2024, 14:59 PM

‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024, 13:17 PM

No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended
27 May 2024, 12:45 PM

Stocks snap nine-day losing streak

The prime index rose 1.14% to end the day at 5,310.51
27 May 2024, 10:42 AM