Denim exports to US decline

Denim exports to the US, Bangladesh's single largest export destination, sank 31.48 percent year-on-year to $295.04 million in 2016 because of the re-emergence of the legendary American denim industry.
20 February 2018

Standard Chartered: Here for good in Bangladesh

As the oldest financial institution and a partner in progress for over 113 years, Standard Chartered has been intimately linked with the amazing growth story of Bangladesh.
20 February 2018

Operators to offer 4G on 3G data packs

The top three mobile operators rolled out the much-awaited 4G service in the capital and some other major cities last evening --
19 February 2018

4G goes live today

The country makes the foray into fourth-generation mobile internet era today in a move that would open up a new chapter of digital
18 February 2018

GP users in Dhaka to get 4G service 15 minutes into launch

Grameenphone subscribers in Dhaka will be able to use fourth generation (4G) data service within 15 minutes after the telecom giant launches the service tomorrow.
18 February 2018

Rice imports to be 32-year high

Rice imports are on course for a 32-year high this fiscal year on the back of insatiable demand from private traders for high prices in
15 February 2018

Integrated policy needed for venture capital financing: experts

An integrated policy is needed to put into practice venture capital financing, an alternate investment platform, in order to create new
15 February 2018

Asia losing billions in GDP: study

Asia could be annually losing nearly $34 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) due to children dropping out of school, according to
15 February 2018

ILO panel once again calls for a robust labour law

The expert committee of the International Labour Organisation in its observation urged the government to ensure that the Bangladesh
15 February 2018

Political harmony needed to achieve GDP target: MCCI

Political harmony should be maintained in the country to achieve the government's economic growth and inflation targets, said the
15 February 2018

Bank savers can smile again

Though the recent rise in interest rates has become a bane for borrowers, it is a boon for savers, especially for retirees and others who
14 February 2018

4G licences to be awarded Feb 19

The telecom regulator will hand over the 4G licence to Grameenphone, Robi, Banglalink, and Teletalk on February 19.
13 February 2018

StanChart coming up with new strategy for Bangladesh

Standard Chartered Bank is preparing its new strategy to carry on its growth momentum in the country, which it deems one of its core
10 February 2018

Maldives, a honeymoon haven in peril

Famed as an upmarket tourist destination of white beaches and turquoise waters, the island nation of the Maldives is troubled by
10 February 2018

Regent starts flights to Jessore on Feb 20

Regent Airways will start its daily flight to Jessore from Dhaka on February 20, the airline said in a statement yesterday. The aircraft of
8 February 2018

Wheat cultivation lowest in 3 decades

Wheat acreage shrank to its lowest in three decades this year as many farmers switched to rice to profit from its high prices.
8 February 2018

Bangladesh improves in Economic Freedom Index-2018

Bangladesh's economic freedom score is 55.1, making its economy the 128th freest in the Economic Freedom Index-2018 released by the Heritage Foundation, a US-based conservative.
5 February 2018

NBR to hire firm for info on money laundering

The National Board of Revenue is set to hire a global accounting firm to gather information on illegal fund transfers from Bangladesh,
4 February 2018

Dhaka trade fair logs Tk 88cr in sales

The month-long Dhaka International Trade Fair came to an end yesterday after a five-day extension following requests of businesses,
4 February 2018

Stocks suffer biggest fall in 4.5 years

The country's premier bourse saw its biggest fall in four and a half years yesterday as political unease looms large on investors' minds.
4 February 2018