Telcos can now receive roaming charges in taka

The move aims to simplify the process for residents travelling abroad who require roaming services
24 April 2025, 15:07 PM

BSEC extends exemption period for provisioning on negative equity

The time has been extended until the end of this year
24 April 2025, 14:26 PM

Ctg port will earn more if foreign operator is appointed: CPA chairman

Local operator Saif Powertec Ltd is currently operating the port's New Mooring Container Terminal
24 April 2025, 14:09 PM

60% women-owned enterprises unaware of sustainable public procurement policies

BUILD finds in a survey conducted on 40 such enterprises, procuring entities and policymakers
24 April 2025, 12:00 PM

Doreen Power returns to profit in Jan–Mar quarter

The power producer made Tk 18.83 crore in the period
24 April 2025, 10:27 AM

Envoy Textiles’ Q3 profit jumps 106%

Its revenue also rose 22% in the quarter 
24 April 2025, 10:20 AM

Stocks fall for ninth consecutive day

However, the turnover rose 22%
24 April 2025, 10:18 AM

Apex Footwear's Q3 profit drops 40% despite revenue growth 

Revenue rose 36.70 percent year-on-year to Tk 539.82 crore in Q3
24 April 2025, 06:17 AM

Stocks fall in morning trade

Turnover, a key indicator of market activity, stood at Tk 124.19 crore during the session.
24 April 2025, 05:26 AM

PayPal being considered to support digital payments for SpaceX operations in Bangladesh

Dreyer, who has worked closely with Elon Musk for nearly two decades, expressed optimism about the partnership
24 April 2025, 04:00 AM

MGI denies allegations of misconduct

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), one of the leading conglomerates of Bangladesh, has denied allegations against it and added that it remains certain that "no investigation will uncover evidence of misconduct".
23 April 2025, 18:28 PM

Govt considers Interpol to locate factory owners owing workers

The ministry is currently working to resolve issues related to non-payment of workers
23 April 2025, 18:03 PM

EuroCham urges fair treatment

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) urged the interim government to avoid discrimination against companies based in the bloc as Bangladesh weighs up substantial trade concessions for the United States.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

RMG’s safety standards must be replicated by others

Safety standards in Bangladesh’s garment sector saw a marked improvement after the disastrous Rana Plaza collapse in 2013, but there is still a need for other sectors to improve in this regard, Labour Reform Commission chairman Syed Sultan Uddin Ahmed said in an interview yesterday.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Bata Bangladesh reports 26% profit decline

Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) saw its profit drop in 2024 due to high inflation and political unrest that disrupted retail operations.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

IMF slashes global growth outlook on impact of Trump tariffs

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday slashed its forecast for global growth this year and warned of an increase in global financial stability risks, citing the effect of US President Donald Trump’s new tariff policies on the world economy.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

Unprepared LDC graduation to bring more problems

Bangladesh may face economic challenges and a rise in poverty if it proceeds with a premature and unprepared graduation from its least developed country (LDC) status, warned economists, politicians and researchers yesterday.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

TCB increases truck fleet amid calls for greater private sector role

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has increased the number of trucks selling subsidised food across the country to 410 in March from 70 the previous month.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

World Bank flags deepening crisis in banking sector

Bangladesh’s banking sector faces significant challenges due to longstanding structural weaknesses and recent emerging risks, according to the World Bank (WB).
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM

BTRC’s new policy seeks to cut red tape

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has unveiled a draft policy aimed at overhauling the telecommunications licensing and regulatory framework, although a lack of clarity in certain areas may lead to disputes over service boundaries.
23 April 2025, 18:00 PM