US SEC seeks India’s help in Adani fraud probe

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has asked Indian authorities for help in its investigation of Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew over alleged securities fraud and a $265-million bribery scheme, a court filing showed on Tuesday.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Eastern Bank installs ATMs at all 16 metro rail stations

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has expanded its EBL365 ATM network to Dhaka metro rail stations, enhancing banking convenience for daily commuters.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Including margin loans in CIB reports can improve outcomes

The stock market is essentially a financial tool in which a portion of people’s savings is expected to be invested. Ideally, investment through loans is not recommended as it increases the risk of losses.
19 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Rajshahi farmers protest hike in cold storage fee

They demand lowering the fee to Tk 4 per kg, down from the recently imposed Tk 8 per kg
19 February 2025, 11:46 AM

Stocks fall for second consecutive day  

DSEX lost 10.75 points to close trading
19 February 2025, 09:31 AM

Dhaka stocks decline in morning trade

DSEX lost 3.10 points as of 11:06 am 
19 February 2025, 05:14 AM

Poultry growers should cut carbon footprint: analysts

Bangladesh's poultry producers should focus on reducing their carbon footprint to address the challenges posed by climate change, industry analysts said yesterday.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM

Square Pharma’s sponsor to buy Tk 32cr shares in it

Square Pharmaceuticals' Director Anjan Chowdhury yesterday expressed his intention to buy 15 lakh shares of his company, the largest drug producer in Bangladesh.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM

Bangladesh, IMF mutually deferred loan tranche

The International Monetary Fund's move to disburse the fourth and fifth tranches of a $4.7 billion loan together was a mutual decision, the finance ministry said in a press release yesterday.
18 February 2025, 21:00 PM

Sustainable agriculture crucial for food security: experts

Sustainable agriculture has become an urgent necessity for ensuring food security, protecting the environment, safeguarding the well-being of farmers in Bangladesh, and increasing exports of agricultural products, according to experts and policymakers.
18 February 2025, 18:30 PM

Affordable spectrum key to expanding digital connectivity: experts

Ensuring affordable spectrum is crucial for expanding digital connectivity and fostering economic growth, said M Emdad Ul Bari, chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
18 February 2025, 18:01 PM

Shipping Corp’s profit rises 7% in Q2

Bangladesh Shipping Corporation (BSC) saw its profit rise in the second quarter of the 2024–25 fiscal year as factors such as seaport expansions and private sector participation boosted its earnings.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Summit Power’s profit jumped 51% in 2024

Summit Power Ltd, a major private electricity producer, reported a significant increase in its profit for 2024, thanks to reduced volatility in the exchange rate.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Sustainable agriculture crucial for food security: experts

Sustainable agriculture has become an urgent necessity for ensuring food security, protecting the environment, safeguarding the well-being of farmers in Bangladesh, and increasing exports of agricultural products, according to experts and policymakers.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Oil inches up

Brent crude oil prices advanced on Tuesday adding to gains in the previous session after a drone attack on an oil pipeline pumping station in Russia reduced flows from Kazakhstan, but gains were capped on the prospects of supply rising soon.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Affordable spectrum key to expanding digital connectivity: experts

Ensuring affordable spectrum is crucial for expanding digital connectivity and fostering economic growth, said M Emdad Ul Bari, chairman of the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC).
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Citizens Bank gets new DMD

Md Mostafizur Rahman has recently been appointed as a deputy managing director (DMD) of Citizens Bank PLC.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Premier Bank opens relocated Gulshan-2 branch

Premier Bank PLC recently opened a relocated Gulshan Circle-2 branch on Gulshan Avenue in Dhaka, aiming to provide modern and best-in-class services to its customers.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Southeast Bank, Visa hold ‘Hajj Card Conference’

Southeast Bank PLC and Visa recently organised a “Hajj Card Conference” at the FARS Hotel & Resorts in the capital’s Purana Paltan, aimed at strengthening partnerships with owners and representatives of Hajj and Umrah agencies and exploring opportunities to enhance the quality of services for pilgrims.
18 February 2025, 18:00 PM