A crucial auction for spectrum bands that can support both fourth-generation (4G) and 5G technologies is set to take place in Dhaka today as the government looks to alleviate the sufferings of users stemming from the slower mobile internet speed.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen has called for introducing regular commercial and cruise shipping services between Chattogram and Colombo ports to enhance trade and tourism between the two countries.

Automation has been substantially coming about in garment factories, with modern machinery being used to make high-end garments and increase productivity in attempts to become more competitive globally.

The stock market exchanges rescheduled its trading time for the holy month of Ramadan.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today assured that the prices of essential commodities in the country will remain steady during Ramadan.

Banks in Bangladesh will remain open from 9.30am to 4pm in every working day in the month of Ramadan.

The government has drafted a law to introduce universal pension scheme for people aged between 18 years to 50 years.

The country's 45 per cent people do not use mobile financial service (MFS) and 32 per cent of them refrain from using the service for fear being victim of fraudulent activity, found a survey.

Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, yesterday launched its global #SheMeansBusiness programme in Bangladesh to provide women entrepreneurs with the skills, connections and technology required to build and grow their businesses online.

Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen told parliament today that the prolongation of ongoing Russia-Ukraine war would increase the cost of transportation and agricultural production in the country due to further rise in fuel prices in the global market.

Collaboration between banks and fintech companies is needed to accelerate digital lending for small and medium enterprises (SME) as it would enable them to avail funds instantly and without complexities, according to various experts.

Bangladesh has a lot of success in the economic and social sectors but coordination between the public and private sectors is very important for their continuity, said Rushanara Ali, the UK prime minister’s trade envoy to Bangladesh.

Businesses in Bangladesh and Malaysia can benefit if they invest in each other’s countries as both have opened their doors to foreign firms, according to various experts.

The stock market index continued to rise for a second consecutive day yesterday, the eve of a meeting between the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) and stakeholders on the market’s current condition.

While some farmers say that potato yields were low this year, most of them argue the opposite as they got the same output as they had in previous years.

The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Authority should carry out a proper feasibility study to see whether a project is viable or not before talking to any investor or development partner for funding, said the cabinet secretary yesterday.

The option to import onion will remain open now in order to keep the price of the cocking ingredient stable ahead of Ramadan, said Agriculture Secretary Md Sayedul Islam.

The securities regulator has requested the insurance watchdog to take steps to list non-listed insurers and make them invest in order to give a boost to the stock market.

A national committee set up to look into the occupational safety situation at industries across Bangladesh has so far inspected 5,200 factories, said Salman F Rahman, adviser to the prime minister on private industry and investment.

Flats in Bangladesh witnessed a fresh price increase as realtors are being forced to pass on the increased construction cost to customers arising out of soaring prices of steel, cement, bricks and other materials.