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Empowering women in small businesses can drive Bangladesh’s progress
On International Women's Day 2025, the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) and the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) underscored the need to support women entrepreneurs and ensure adequate nutrition to sustain their contributions, according to a press release.
8 March 2025, 10:59 AM
Admin cadres seek action against protesting BSEC staff
The association stated that such indiscipline is a violation of the law and a punishable offence.
8 March 2025, 10:43 AM
Macroeconomic policies amidst interim incumbency
Navigating the labyrinth of macroeconomic management is particularly challenging during periods of interim leadership.
8 March 2025, 10:06 AM
Case filed against 16 BSEC officials
The officials are accused of unlawful confinement amid internal turmoil at BSEC
8 March 2025, 07:17 AM
Eastern Bank files Tk 200cr defamation suit against customer
The customer, Md Murtoza Ali, earlier submitted a petition, accusing the bank's board, MD of embezzling Tk 11cr
8 March 2025, 06:02 AM
The unpaid household labour GDP ignores
Yasmin represents the millions of women excluded from the labour force, who say that family and household work is a significant setback to their employment.
7 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Pioneer Ins declares 25% cash dividend
Pioneer Insurance Company Ltd has recommended a 25 percent cash dividend for shareholders for the year that ended on December 31, 2024, according to a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
6 March 2025, 18:21 PM
New onions bring no smiles to farmers
Onion farmers, who saw high profits last year, are now struggling due to a sharp drop in prices at the peak of the harvesting season.
6 March 2025, 18:20 PM
Leadership: Dealing with idiots
Molla Nasiruddin took his donkey to the roof, but it refused to come down. Despite his efforts, the stubborn donkey resisted, kicking relentlessly.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Govt’s operating spending rises in first half of FY25
The government of Bangladesh has spent Tk 186,286 crore in operating budget in the first six months of the 2024-25 fiscal year, which accounts for 36.7 percent of the total allocation.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
11 insurers running without permanent CEOs
In a clear violation of regulatory guidelines, 11 life and non-life insurance companies are currently operating without permanent chief executive officers (CEOs).
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Plastic exports surge amid rising global demand
Shipments go up 21.25% in first eight months of FY25
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Inflation eases but remains above 9% for 24th month
Inflation eased in February but remained above the 9 percent mark for the 24th straight month as the rising prices of goods and services continue to erode consumers’ purchasing power.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
BSEC standoff enters second day as neither side backs down
The standoff between top leadership and staff at the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) entered its second day yesterday, following protests triggered by the forced retirement of an executive director over graft allegations on Wednesday.
6 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Aarong to unveil 'world’s largest craft store' in Dhanmondi
The largest fashion retail chain in Bangladesh mentioned that the store will feature craft installations, including a four-storey Nakshi Kantha and a clay pottery wall.
6 March 2025, 14:55 PM
Govt releases Tk 525cr to clear Beximco workers’ dues
The amount was disbursed by the finance division of the finance ministry after revising an earlier decision
6 March 2025, 14:07 PM
None can use CEO title in insurance firms without IDRA approval
The use of the CEO (current charge) title also requires regulatory approval
6 March 2025, 10:40 AM
Inflation eases in February
Inflation declined to 9.32% from January's 9.94%
6 March 2025, 09:42 AM
Solve BSEC crisis immediately: DBA
Delay in resolving the issue will hurt investor confidence, says association
6 March 2025, 08:31 AM
MJL to sell aging oil tanker for $22.7m
MJL Bangladesh PLC, popularly known as Mobil Bangladesh, has decided to sell a secondhand oil tanker for $22.7 million, the company said yesterday.
6 March 2025, 06:41 AM