Thoughts on how to start a startup

Entrepreneurship is always one of the toughest careers to select as a profession. The task of establishing a new company from its grassroots is really a tough challenge for any individual with zero experience in business.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall for third day as profit booking continues

The domestic stock market dropped for a third consecutive day as shaky investors continued to book profits following a recent upsurge in share values, according to market analysts.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Post-Ldc era: BGMEA urges EU to continue trade benefits

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday urged the EU to continue providing trade benefits to Bangladesh for 12 years after the country’s graduation to a developing nation in 2026.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh will welcome Russia’s investment: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday laid emphasis on expanding fields of cooperation with Moscow, saying Bangladesh will welcome Russia’s investment in its jute industry.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Import from alternative sources on the rise

Onion imports from countries other than India are on the rise as prices of the kitchen staple are higher when brought in from the neighbouring nation.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

E-commerce scams: Another committee formed to protect customers, merchants

The government has formed a new committee to bring all e-commerce firms in Bangladesh under one umbrella and safeguard the interests of the consumers and merchants who were deceived.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh keeps outrunning India in per capita GDP race

Bangladesh is forecast to remain ahead of India in terms of per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in the next five years to 2026 powered by buoyancy in remittance, exports and agricultural activities.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Ficci’s special event on Nov 21 to celebrate 50 years of Bangladesh

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) will organise a programme on November 21 to commemorate the 50 years of Bangladesh’s Independence.
13 October 2021, 14:50 PM

Cabinet division forms 15-member panel for e-commerce sector

Yet another 15-member committee has been formed with the instruction of the cabinet division to protect the interests of the e-commerce consumers and merchants.
13 October 2021, 14:47 PM

BGMEA urges EU to continue trade benefit for 12 years more after LDC graduation

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today urged the European Union (EU) to continue providing trade benefit to Bangladesh for 12 years more after the country's graduation to a developing nation in 2026.
13 October 2021, 13:52 PM

Stocks fall for third consecutive day

Profit taking tendency among stock investors continued for the last three consecutive days led by big paid-up capital based companies as the stockmarket fell today also.
13 October 2021, 09:59 AM

NBR starts income tax survey today

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will undertake an income tax survey from today to collect information about those who still remain outside of its tax net despite having taxable income. 
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall for second straight day

Stocks fell for the second consecutive day yesterday as investors kept booking profits.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Disaster risk management centre opens in Dhaka

A private sector emergency operation centre focusing on disaster risk management was opened at the office of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) yesterday.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Local IT firms to get preference in govt procurement

The government is set to provide preference to local IT and software companies in public procurements for setting up digital systems.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Technical textiles a promising sector

Bangladesh has a significant opportunity to expand its hold on the global technical textile and personal protective equipment (PPE) markets once local manufacturers find reliable raw material sources and upgrade their operations, according to a study published yesterday.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

E-commerce scams: Complaint resolution system on cards

Amid a deluge of complaints against some beleaguered e-commerce companies, the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) and Access to Information Programme (a2i) have stepped up to build a digital system that will automatically receive and settle customer grievances.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Pharma raw material makers get tax exemption until 2032

Manufacturers of raw materials used in making medicines will receive tax exemption until 2032 as the government looks to encourage local production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to cut import reliance and bolster exports.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Banks hold on to a few borrowers despite risks

State banks in Bangladesh are maintaining an elevated level of loan concentration among a handful of clients, putting their own financial health and the interest of depositors at grave risk.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM

IMF cuts growth forecast to 6.5pc

The International Monetary Fund yesterday cut the economic growth forecast for Bangladesh to 6.5 per cent for the current fiscal year from its April projection of 7.5 per cent.
12 October 2021, 18:00 PM