Interim govt to leave funds for new pay scale
3 February 2026, 22:16 PM
Business
No decision as finance ministry meets stakeholders on duty-free yarn imports
3 February 2026, 21:11 PM
Business
Govt hires international law firm to fight S Alam arbitration claim
3 February 2026, 20:58 PM
Business
Humaira Sultana named first female CEO and MD of Biman
3 February 2026, 20:03 PM
Aviation
Election rush lifts domestic air travel
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
National Election 2026
Exports hold steady in January
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Light engineering fails to emerge as export frontier
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
BB buys $4.15b so far in FY26
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Stabilisation fund for stocks to stay in bank, be managed risk-free
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Stock market reforms stuck in red tape
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Challenges remain despite drastic cuts in customs duty
Over the years, the government has significantly eased customs duties to facilitate local industries but a lot of challenges still exist, said Zaved Akhtar, chief executive officer and managing director of Unilever Bangladesh Ltd.
25 June 2023, 02:30 AM
Govt’s borrowing goes up amid falling revenue
The government’s dependence on borrowing to finance national budgets has increased over the past decade as revenue collection has failed to keep pace with the ballooning public expenditure.
25 June 2023, 02:00 AM
EBL gets highest AAA credit rating
The Credit Rating Agency of Bangladesh has assigned its highest credit rating, “AAA”, for Eastern Bank Limited (EBL), which denotes an extremely strong capacity to meet financial commitments.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Shimanto Bank approves stock dividend
Shimanto Bank shareholders approved stock dividend at its 7th annual general meeting at Pilkhana in Dhaka last Thursday.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Dollar higher on safety bid
The dollar rose against the euro on Friday after dismal business activity data from around the globe soured risk sentiment and as hawkish comments from central banks added to pressure on riskier currencies.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Bank reelects chairman
Dhaka Bank Limited has recently reelected the chairman of its Board of Directors.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Growing with organisation
I am sure all young professionals aspire to advance in their career. If so, they are not alone. Many determined professionals share this desire, but the path to success can be daunting and difficult to navigate.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Online cattle sales rising ahead of Eid
With Eid-ul-Azha fast approaching, online cattle sales are gaining momentum as many are looking to buy their sacrificial animals from the comfort of their homes.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Bashundhara enters toiletries business
Bashundhara Group, one of the conglomerates in Bangladesh, will start offering toiletries and personal care products in order to have a share of the growing market for the consumer goods.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
BB invites applications for digital bank licence
Bangladesh Bank has invited applications from entrepreneurs interested in establishing digital banks and delivering financial products efficiently through branchless operations.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Strong public-private ties needed to fight disaster risks
Strong public and private sector collaboration is essential for effective disaster risk management alongside formulation of a long-term master plan to safeguard industries, said Sameer Sattar, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), yesterday.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
IBM nears $5b deal for software provider Apptio
IBM is nearing a deal to acquire software company Apptio for about $5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.
24 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Mung bean exports take a hit
Mung bean exports from Bangladesh have decreased as foreign buyers are less interested in purchasing the legume this year given their reduced quality and size resulting from severe droughts during the growing period.
23 June 2023, 09:00 AM
Freezer demand soars ahead of Eid
Refrigerator and chest freezer sales are seeing steady growth in the lead up to this year’s Eid-ul-Azha as demand has soared thanks to the stable prices and various discounts on offer, according to market players.
23 June 2023, 02:30 AM
Non-banks’ loan recovery suffers
Loan recovery by non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) dropped in the January-March period as businesses are facing the detrimental effect of a challenging business scenario amid the devaluation of the local currency and electricity shortages.
23 June 2023, 02:00 AM
Sena Kalyan staff to get discounts at Apollo India
Sena Kalyan Sangstha and Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Limited, India have signed a memorandum of understanding enabling healthcare discounts for the former’s current and former staff alongside retired armed forces personnel and their dependents.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM
AP to invest $7.18m in Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar
The Ayurvedia Pharmacy (Dacca) Ltd (AP) will invest $7.18 million on a three-acre land inside Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Chattogram.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Govt to appoint firm at Tk 17.5cr for TCB smart cards
The government is going to appoint a company at a cost of Tk 17.5 crore to give smart cards to one crore poor families so that they can buy various essential commodities at subsidised rates from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB).
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Deal signed for plastic circularity in Ctg
Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chattogram City Corporation (CCC) and Young Power in Social Action (YPSA) for improved plastic circularity under CCC.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh lost $3.72b to climate change in 20 years
Over the past 20 years, Bangladesh has suffered about $3.72 billion in economic losses due to climate change, according to an analyst.
22 June 2023, 18:00 PM