Leather value lost for lack of certification

Only two companies in Bangladesh have certification of Leather Working Group (LWG), one of the lowest in the world, said ‍a researcher yesterday. 
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Offer adequate facilities to rural freelancers

The government should extend facilities, such as internet access, to freelancers in rural areas of Bangladesh so that they can become successful entrepreneurs and make a greater contribution to the economy, according to businesspeople.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, Japan to sign partnership deal soon

Bangladesh and Japan have agreed to sign the economic partnership agreement (EPA) soon to deepen and expand bilateral trade and investment between two nations, the commerce ministry said yesterday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Govt urges Japanese tech firms to invest in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has urged Japanese tech companies to invest in the country and build an IT training centre for the mutual benefit of both nations.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

More Japanese investors to flock to Bangladesh

Bangladesh has the potential to attract Japanese companies shifting operations to various parts of Asia, said Yasutoshi Nishimura, economy, trade and industry minister of Japan, yesterday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Walton to export TV to South Korea

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, a giant in the consumer electronics market of Bangladesh, will soon start exporting TVs to South Korea in a bid to expand its global presence by catering to low-end consumers in the country.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

BB relaxes rule over bankers’ promotion

Bangladesh Bank in a circular yesterday relaxed a rule over the requirement of diploma certificates for bankers to get promotions. 
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Polling begins for ‘airline of the year’ award

Online polling for recognising the best airlines operating in Bangladesh has been launched.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Shanta Securities brings trading app for investors

Shanta Securities Ltd yesterday launched a feature-rich trading app “Shanta EasyTrade”.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

SIBL holds town hall meeting

Social Islami Bank Ltd (SIBL) organised a town hall meeting for branch managers, sub-branch in-charges and employees of the bank’s Chattogram zone in Chattogram on Saturday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

National Bank organises business review meeting

National Bank Ltd organised a half-yearly business review meeting for branch managers of Rajshahi region.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

7UP launches ‘Super Duper Refresher’ campaign

7UP, a drink from PepsiCo, recently launched a new digital campaign titled “Super Duper Refresher” with a TVC featuring brand ambassador Shakib Al Hasan. 
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Pubali Bank holds business confce

Pubali Bank Ltd recently organised the bank’s “2nd Business Conference-2023” for its regional and corporate branch managers.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall amid lower investor participation

Major indices of the stocks market in Bangladesh yesterday fell owing to lower investor participation, according to experts.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Ibn Sina to invest Tk 10cr in subsidiary

Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical is going to invest Tk 10 crore in its subsidiary, Ibn Sina API Industry Ltd, as a part of its capital investment in order to purchase capital machinery, the company said yesterday.
23 July 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh-Japan economic relations summit kicks off

The Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro), Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) jointly organised the summit at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka this afternoon.
23 July 2023, 08:20 AM

Jon Haat: a place for hiring farm workers

The demand for day labourers is considerably high in Faridpur as farms in the major crop producing region require the assistance of seasonal workers whenever the harvest period comes around.
23 July 2023, 01:00 AM

Bangladeshis use internet mostly for calls, social networking, news

Calls, social networking and news consumption dominate internet usage in Bangladesh amidst a scarcity of local and Bangla content.
23 July 2023, 00:00 AM

Grain deal stalemate: Wheat importers exploring alternative sources

Wheat importers of Bangladesh are exploring alternative sources to ensure uninterrupted domestic supplies after Russia pulled out of a UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal that assured safe transport of Ukrainian wheat. 
22 July 2023, 23:00 PM

South Asia least integrated region worldwide: ICCB

South Asia is one of the least integrated regions in the world in terms of trade and people-to-people contact, according to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Bangladesh.
22 July 2023, 18:00 PM