Rooftop solar plan needs pilot run: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday urged the government to select around 450-500 rooftops of government buildings, schools and hospitals for piloting a “National Rooftop Solar Programme” (NRSP) before expanding it.
27 July 2025, 18:00 PM

Meghna Bank MD resigns citing personal reasons

Kazi Ahsan Khalil will step down with effect from October 27
27 July 2025, 14:34 PM

Chinese businesses keen to invest in Bangladesh: Ashik Chowdhury

Bangladesh delegation met over 100 potential investors during its visit to 2 Chinese cities last week
27 July 2025, 14:10 PM

Next-generation protection for plastic money

Here comes card with CVV that changes every 30 seconds
27 July 2025, 10:38 AM

Dhaka stocks end eight-day rally

The DSEX lost 37.21 points to settle at 5,354.82
27 July 2025, 10:10 AM

Unilever Consumer Care posts Tk 24cr profit in Q2

The credit goes to increased operating efficiency and higher finance income
27 July 2025, 09:59 AM

Singer Bangladesh incurs Tk 31 crore loss in Q2

High production costs plunge Singer Bangladesh into second quarter loss
27 July 2025, 07:28 AM

Dhaka stocks continue uptrend in morning trade

The DSEX advanced 7.29 points to reach 5,399.34 by 11:48 am
27 July 2025, 05:56 AM

Strengthening the central bank

With nudges from the International Monetary Fund and backing from the World Bank and Asian Development Bank, Bangladesh has embarked on a long-overdue three-year reform plan for its ailing banking sector.
26 July 2025, 19:39 PM

Square now in expansion mode

Bangladeshi conglomerate Square Group is going for a massive expansion both at home and abroad, said Tapan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd, a key arm of the group.
26 July 2025, 19:38 PM

BSCL to resell Starlink internet services

The Bangladesh Satellite Company Limited (BSCL), the state-run satellite operator, has struck a deal to resell the satellite internet services of Starlink, the satellite internet arm of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
26 July 2025, 19:37 PM

Govt move to hike port charges sparks concern

This will likely have a detrimental effect on the country's exports, alongside prices of imported products
26 July 2025, 19:35 PM

Banking fix may cost $5b-$6b

Says finance adviser; the amount is way below IMF’s $35b estimate
26 July 2025, 19:23 PM

Trade misinvoicing is a collective failure

The failure to check trade misinvoicing is a collective failure of the authorities, National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan said yesterday, describing the situation as “alarming”.
26 July 2025, 18:19 PM

Form a task force for fairer trade talks with US: ICCB

The chamber held its 30th annual council in Dhaka
26 July 2025, 14:21 PM

Earlier bribe was Tk 1 lakh, now it’s Tk 5 lakh: Fakhrul

BNP leader Fakhrul highlights escalating bribery, blames lack of good governance and police reform
26 July 2025, 09:05 AM

BRAC Bank crosses $1 billion market value

Blue chip BRAC bank achieves $1 billion market value, leading banking sector.
26 July 2025, 07:16 AM

S&P sees stable outlook for Bangladesh

S&P Global has kept its long-term credit ratings on Bangladesh’s economy unchanged at B+ as the country works to rebuild external liquidity amid ongoing political uncertainty.
25 July 2025, 18:09 PM

Cashless society still a distant dream

Bangladesh’s goal of a cashless future is colliding with failed projects, user mistrust, and an economy that thrives on cash
25 July 2025, 18:00 PM

BB withdraws dress code for its employees

Bangladesh Bank yesterday withdrew its internal advisory on workplace attire following an instruction from Governor Ahsan H Mansur amid widespread criticism.
24 July 2025, 18:51 PM