The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) yesterday announced the integration of five new services from the Directorate of Registration into its online One-Stop Service (OSS) platform, raising the total to 142 services across 47 agencies.

The Trump administration may reduce the reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods further from the current 20 percent if the trade gap between the two countries narrows, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.

Farmers in the northern districts are paying Tk 47 to Tk 50 per kilogramme for triple superphosphate (TSP) fertiliser this Aman season, while the government rate is Tk 27.

The change has left thousands of small businesses and families struggling to send packages to America

China’s Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-discrimination investigation into US trade policy over chips on Saturday, as well as a separate investigation into dumping, a day ahead of a new round of US-China trade talks in Spain.

According to a BBS report, female participation fell sharply from 2.53 crore to 2.37 crore in 2024.

Rebranding is often necessary at some point in a brand’s lifecycle, not as a sign of failure but as a deliberate strategy to remain relevant. Even well-known names such as Nokia, Burberry and Dunkin’ have altered their identities to keep pace with shifting consumer demands. Rebranding responds to changes in consumer behaviour, technology, culture and competition. The difficulty is to evolve without sacrificing the essential qualities that won customers in the first place.

Local small and medium telecom operators have urged the government to revise the new telecom licensing policy, claiming that it threatens local companies, employment, investment, and government revenue.

Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed yesterday urged tax lawyers to assist the government in strengthening revenue collection by helping prevent the concealment of taxpayers’ income and wealth.

The data tells a story of short-term relief but long-term vulnerability

The DSEX declined 55.43 points to finish at 5,468.35

The Saarc Chamber and the FBCCI will jointly organise the four-day show

The Korean firms will provide advanced technology, equipment, and technical expertise

Raises bond value by 50% to Tk 1,200 crore

The DSEX declined 11.99 points to 5,511.78 by 12:32 pm

Gold prices rose on Friday, holding close to record highs hit earlier this week, as signs of a weakening US labor market reinforced expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver its first rate cut of the year next week.

The financial services industry stands at a decisive moment.

Global dairy giant Arla Foods plans to expand its operations in Bangladesh with a focus on affordable nutrition, local talent and long-term investment in the country’s dairy sector, according to Magnus Glennborn, vice-president and head of Southeast Asia at the company.

Bangladesh’s net cropped area, the total land sown with crops during a particular agricultural year, has been declining over the past few years, raising concerns among agricultural officials and experts about food security for the growing population.

Meghna Innova expands production of truck and bus tyres to curb imports