Bangladesh Bank report shows RMG and textiles as major loan defaulters; small firms suffer

The finance adviser urged the private sector to take a leading role in job creation and global expansion

The 23rd edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held today.

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market

The 5.77-kilometre pipeline will help Padma save Tk 8 crore a year

Ruhul Quddus Khan to take helm at UBL from November 1

Central bank chief highlights need for tradable savings certificates, treasury bonds

The DSEX increased 11.62 points to 5,393.47 by 11:38 am

Dhaka stocks continued their downward trend for a third consecutive day, with the main index seeing a decline driven by poor performances in the non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) and engineering sectors yesterday.

The World Bank yesterday launched two new projects worth $700 million to improve basic services, strengthen disaster resilience and expand human capital development for both the displaced Rohingya population and host communities in Bangladesh.

Beijing has called on Brussels to abandon the weaponization of tariffs and provide a truly level playing field for Chinese electric vehicle makers, while also welcoming European automakers into China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Russian resellers unveiled Apple’s new iPhone 17 in stores on Saturday, as major retailer Restore: reported a sharp rise in pre-ordering this year.

NCC Bank PLC, in collaboration with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long entrepreneurship development programme (EDP) in Mymensingh to create new entrepreneurs and accelerate inclusive economic growth.

Panic, confusion, and anger reigned as workers on H-1B visas from India and China were forced to abandon travel plans and rush back to the US after President Donald Trump imposed new visa fees, in line with his wide-ranging immigration crackdown.

Starlink has sought approval from the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) to supply bandwidth from Bangladesh to neighbouring countries.

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Bangladesh has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) to establish a Business Development Office (BDO) at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.

Mastercard has received the Superbrands recognition in the ‘Payment’ category for 2024–25, reaffirming its position as Bangladesh’s most trusted and popular payments technology brand.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has been recognised as one of Bangladesh’s most trusted and influential brands, receiving the Superbrands status for the third time.

Many people are yet to taste hilsa this season because of exorbitant prices, while the peak period for catching the national fish draws to a close. Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal say this year’s hauls are far smaller than last year’s.

The dollar strengthened on Friday, extending its rebound against most major currencies, as traders reviewed the near-term outlook after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates this week but signaled gradual easing in the future.