Private insurer Golden Life Insurance Limited is in crisis as it struggles with a severe cash crunch, unpaid claims and operational breakdowns.

The chaos surrounding certain demands by a section of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) officials and employees in early March was aimed at protecting stock looters and manipulators exposed in an ongoing investigation, according to initial BSEC findings.

The number of Tk 10/50/100 accounts—excluding School Banking, Street Urchins, and Working Children Accounts—stood at 2.81 crore, with total deposits of Tk 46,851.15 crore during the quarter under review

Ashik Chowdhury, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA), met senior UK officials, business leaders, and non-resident Bangladeshis, highlighting the strategic importance of deepening economic cooperation. 

He will succeed Erik Aas, who is stepping down after nine years at the helm

The election took place during BAPI's 54th annual general meeting on March 15, according to a press release. 

Plan also in place to consider cotton as an agricultural product

He will buy 5.93 lakh shares from a sponsor of the same company

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, citing technical, commercial, and economic challenges.

Major international telecom investors expressed concerns about the proposed parameters for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for VAT return submission till March 18 following a technical glitch in its online system, the Integrated VAT Administration System.

Sri Lanka has expressed its willingness to invest in joint ventures in Bangladesh, particularly in synthetic fabric manufacturing, which holds significant potential for investors from both nations, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody said yesterday.

Bangladesh’s luxury hotel industry is experiencing a downturn as political uncertainty reduces the number of foreign guests, according to a top executive of the local hospitality sector.

Premier Cement Mills PLC has decided to absorb two of its concerns -- National Cement Mills and Premier Power Generation -- in a bid to streamline and optimise operational efficiencies.

BSCL has proposed hosting Starlink's gateway at its ground stations in Gazipur and Betbunia

The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.

Restoring macroeconomic stability should be the top priority for policymakers amid a challenging environment for the interim government, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) wrote in its budget recommendations yesterday.

The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.

Instead, he cautioned that Bangladesh's export prospects could become "constrained and stagnant." 

Gold prices in Bangladesh have been rising steadily for over a year, driven by international market trends and volatility in domestic supply.