6% of private bankers lost jobs during pandemic

A staggering 7,167 bankers lost jobs between April 2020 and September last year as private commercial banks desperately tried to cut operational costs amid a business slowdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
31 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Trade through Benapole suspended indefinitely

The export-import activities between Bangladesh and India through the Benapole Land Port was suspended indefinitely after a strike was called by port users at the Petrapole port in India this morning.
31 January 2022, 16:26 PM

Sreda launches national solar help desk

The Sustainable and Renewable Energy Development Authority (Sreda), a nodal government agency, has recently launched a dedicated national solar help desk (NSHD) to support the proliferation of rooftop solar systems with met metering in order to ensure the transition to an energy-responsible society.
31 January 2022, 15:23 PM

Krishibid Seed to raise Tk 11.60 crore

Krishibid Seed got the approval for raising funds of Tk 11.60 crore as a small and medium enterprise through issuing 1.16 crore shares.
31 January 2022, 14:09 PM

Companies bagged $16m export orders at DITF this year

The participating companies at the 26th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) have bagged export orders worth $16 million from the buyers at the month-long mega exhibition that comes to an end today.
31 January 2022, 13:56 PM

BSEC approves open-ended SAML Growth Fund

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved an open-ended mutual fund named SAML Growth Fund.
31 January 2022, 13:53 PM

Tk 2,530 found at Evaly’s vaults

Some Tk 2530 was found after breaking two vaults of the e-commerce platform Evaly in its office in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi area today.
31 January 2022, 13:24 PM

Stocks fall for selling spree

Share prices plunged today in Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) due to the selling spree of the investors amid the deterioration of the pandemic situation.
31 January 2022, 09:26 AM

Dhaka trade fair ends today

The 26th edition of the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) will come to an end today at its new venue in the capital's Purbachal.
31 January 2022, 07:08 AM

Stock investors to get monthly e-statement

Central Depository Bangladesh Ltd (CDBL), the sole securities depository enterprise in Bangladesh, is offering a monthly e-statement service for stock market investors in order to ensure transparency in trading activities.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Steelmakers’ earnings soar on higher sales

Profits of listed steel manufacturers have soared thanks to higher volumes of sales made after the economy opened up in full swing.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Dhaka 4.0: Towards a more liveable city

The year 2021 ended with multiple accomplishments for Dhaka city. 
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Jute traders, millers tired of artificial supply shortages

The government is set to launch a special drive against illegal stockpiles of raw jute to ensure a smooth supply in the domestic market and enable mills to make jute goods for export, the textiles and jute ministry said yesterday.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Chaldal on expansion spree

Local online grocery store Chaldal is expanding at a faster clip outside of Dhaka to cater to customers who have become habituated with digital shopping throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Freelancers to get 4pc incentive for software export

There is good news for about six lakh freelancers in the country as they now will get a 4 per cent incentive against export of software or IT-enabled services.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Scope aims at curbing capital flight: Kamal

Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal yesterday said the government has granted the scope to businesses to invest abroad in order to curb the transfer of money out of the country through illegal channels.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Green garment efforts not yielding better prices

Entrepreneurs yesterday expressed disappointment as their green operations are not fetching better prices although the costly move has allowed buyers to source products from eco-friendly factories and benefit from the improving image of the whole supply chain.
30 January 2022, 18:00 PM

Dhaka trade fair to end tomorrow

The 26th edition of the month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) will come to an end tomorrow at its new venue in the capital's Purbachal.
30 January 2022, 15:10 PM

Freelancers to get 4% incentive for export of software, IT-enabled services

A good news for about six lakh freelancers in the country as they now will get a 4 per cent incentive against export of software or IT-enabled services.
30 January 2022, 13:19 PM

Lack of skilled manpower a barrier to reach development goals: FBCCI

The lack of skilled manpower is creating obstacles for entrepreneurs to launch new ventures and achieve the nation's development goals, said Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).
30 January 2022, 12:24 PM