Experts divided over importance of SMP for telecom competition

Experts are divided over the implementation of significant market player (SMP) guidelines in the telecommunications sector..Some argue that broad implementation is essential for fair competition and investment, while others believe expanding network coverage and creating value for customer
1 January 2025, 05:12 AM

2024: A year of economic turmoil and transformation for Bangladesh

The year 2024 stands out as one of the most eventful and challenging periods in Bangladesh’s economic history. The nation grappled with an unprecedented banking crisis, soaring inflation, and several persistent macroeconomic challenges. These included low foreign exchange reserves, high youth un
31 December 2024, 13:47 PM
31 December 2024, 06:59 AM

BFIU seeks bank account details of 12 journalists

The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit has requested information on the bank accounts of 12 journalists within three working days. 
30 December 2024, 19:02 PM

Robi gets acting CEO, as Rajeev Sethi moves to a new role within Axiata

Riyaaz Rasheed, current CFO, will be the acting CEO with effect from February 1 of 2025
30 December 2024, 14:42 PM

Ctg port posts record in container handling

A rise in foreign trade is helping the port recover from the global economic downturn
30 December 2024, 14:06 PM

Dhaka International Trade Fair begins January 1 

It will be held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal 
30 December 2024, 08:35 AM

Mobil Jamuna to buy oil tanker for $45 million 

It also plans to acquire land in Bogura
30 December 2024, 07:37 AM

Janata Bank puts S Alam Refined Sugar’s land for auction 

The S Alam Group concern owes Tk 1,777 crore to the state-owned bank 
30 December 2024, 07:29 AM

Water transport strike disrupted supply chain

Inland water transport is still one of the major modes of cargo transportation in Bangladesh, a country crisscrossed by hundreds of rivers..Take the instance of transportation of cargo imported through the country’s premier seaport of Chattogram..Over 60 percent of the 10 crore tonne
29 December 2024, 18:03 PM

NBR eases e-return registration for taxpayers without verified SIMs

The National Board of Revenue has taken special measures for taxpayers who could not submit their tax returns online due to not having biometrically-verified mobile SIM cards.
29 December 2024, 16:30 PM

Bangladesh should harness expertise of NRBs to thrive globally: foreign adviser

Bangladesh should enhance the quality of its workforce, embrace innovation, upskill the labour force and harness the expertise of the non-resident Bangladeshis (NBRs) to thrive globally, Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain said today..With improved ICT infrastructure and strategic rebranding
29 December 2024, 14:24 PM

Stocks gain for second day

The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose by 20.33 points today
29 December 2024, 11:07 AM

Summit Power given more time for financial statement submission

The company will now have time until March 31 of 2025 to submit its audited financial statement
29 December 2024, 06:47 AM

Economy can’t go forward without Islami Bank: BB governor

Ahsan H Mansur opens a branch of the bank in Ghatail of Tangail
28 December 2024, 14:21 PM

Transport workers’ strike hits importers hard

1.5 million tonnes of imported goods got stuck at 50 ports
28 December 2024, 13:03 PM

REHAB fair ends with Tk 403 crore worth of sales, bookings

The five-day exhibition attracted 17,729 visitors
27 December 2024, 12:07 PM

BAT to invest Tk 28cr to raise production capacity

British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh is planning to invest Tk 28.38 crore to enhance its production capacity to meet the growing demand for its products..In a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange website yesterday, the company said the investment would be sourced through a combinati
26 December 2024, 18:42 PM

32 NRBs awarded

A total of 32 non-resident Bangladeshis (NRBs) have been recognised for their outstanding contributions in areas like education, healthcare, industry, financial services and agriculture after returning to the country..Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Ahmed handed over the awards during an event,
26 December 2024, 18:09 PM

Stocks rise after falling for three days

The benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse rose 15.12 points today
26 December 2024, 14:00 PM