Corruption-plagued insurance sector overlooked in reforms

The interim government has not pursued significant reforms in the insurance sector
26 February 2025, 12:12 PM

Peoples Poultry and Hatchery fined Tk 72.02 lakh

The company was allegedly involved in indirectly raising egg prices through collusion with similar firms
26 February 2025, 10:56 AM

Unit prices of Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU fell in 2024

Bangladesh shipped $19.77 billion worth of apparel to the European Union last year
26 February 2025, 10:34 AM

Meghna Petroleum profit soars 66% in Q2

It posted a profit of Tk 163.32 crore in the October-December quarter of 2024, marking a 66 percent year-on-year increase.
26 February 2025, 06:51 AM

Weak banks may face closure

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur’s comment that some ailing banks may face closure drew flak yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Food processors set sights on $2b export milestone

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Telecom regulator itself being regulated

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is struggling to implement various initiatives due to a lack of coordination as well as legal constraints that limit its independence, its chairman Md Emdad Ul Bari said.
24 February 2025, 18:30 PM

Dulux launches three products

Three new products of paint brand Dulux—Dulux Velvet Touch Diamond Glow, Dulux Weathershield PrimeCoat, and Dulux Promise Smart Choice Interior—were launched in Bangladesh yesterday.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese investor plans $3.82 million wig factory at Ishwardi EPZ

Bangladesh Haijindi Hair Products Co will produce 6.98 million pieces of hair wigs and hair-related products annually
24 February 2025, 14:33 PM

BEA interim committee demands arrest of office attackers

Prof Mahbub Ullah agrees to serve as convener of BEA interim committee
24 February 2025, 13:38 PM

Textile millers are seeking gas price cut and yarn import curbs

The millers warned they might submit their factory keys to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) as they will be unable to run their units under these challenges.
24 February 2025, 07:51 AM

Foodpro begins tomorrow

The 10th Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) Foodpro International Expo 2025 is set to begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital on Tuesday.
23 February 2025, 18:46 PM

Downgrading errant firms to junk punishes investors

No one expects to bear the consequences of offenses committed by another person. Yet, this is exactly what is happening in the stock market, where investors are suffering due to the wrongdoings of company directors.
23 February 2025, 18:18 PM

Sayeed Ahmed, new president of Bangladesh Insurance Association

Adeeba Rahman and Quazi Sakhawat Hossain elected BIA vice presidents
23 February 2025, 14:53 PM

Addressing women's labour market barriers key to Bangladesh’s growth

ILO country director says at the SANEM Annual Economists' Conference
23 February 2025, 14:46 PM

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation to buy South Korean container vessels for $330.3 million 

A concept paper has been signed with Korea’s Economic Development Cooperation Fund (EDCF), which is currently conducting a feasibility study.  
23 February 2025, 05:53 AM
22 February 2025, 13:35 PM

ICSB calls for reform of Companies Act 1994

He highlighted the role of legal reforms in enhancing investor confidence and business efficiency, encouraging active discussions on the topic.
22 February 2025, 07:01 AM

Interim govt task force recommends

An interim government-formed task force has recommended withdrawing “excess taxes” on the internet by declaring it a social good.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Gold prices hit all-time high in Bangladesh

Gold prices have reached an all-time high of Tk 154,525 per bhori, making the precious metal more expensive for customers.
20 February 2025, 15:25 PM