ACI MD to buy its Tk 38cr shares

The managing director of ACI Ltd has again announced plans to buy more of its shares, reflecting confidence in the listed conglomerate’s potential, even though the stock price is yet to respond in kind.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR revokes tax benefits of Shuchona Foundation

The non-profit organisation was established by Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed Putul
10 February 2025, 14:51 PM

Gold prices set to hit Tk 150,000 for the first time

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 149,812
10 February 2025, 14:38 PM

Edible oil’s ‘temporary’ crisis will be resolved soon: commerce adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin visits and inspects the production activities of Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna
10 February 2025, 13:46 PM

Default loans likely to exceed 30%, raising serious concerns: BB

The BB highlighted the growing concerns in the monetary policy for the Jan-Jun of 2025
10 February 2025, 13:23 PM

Meandering through tricky lanes

This objective is challenging but achievable, particularly if supply-side inflation pressures are mitigated.
10 February 2025, 13:15 PM

Contractionary stance will hamper private sector growth: Dhaka Chamber

A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says
10 February 2025, 12:43 PM

13 non-life insurers fined Tk 55 lakh for excessive management expenses

Eight were fined Tk 5 lakh each and five Tk 3 lakh each
10 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Economy poised to encounter substantial hurdles in H2 of FY25: BB

Despite various monetary and fiscal tightening measures, inflation has remained persistently high, staying above 10 percent
10 February 2025, 09:10 AM

BB keeps policy rate unchanged as inflation begins to ease

The central bank said it would keep its key policy rate unchanged at 10 percent for the January-June period of 2025
10 February 2025, 09:06 AM

Pacific Casuals shuts two factories amid workers’ unrest

The factory management issued a notice yesterday after workers stopped working and began demonstrating inside the factory premises
10 February 2025, 07:55 AM

Plastic goods exports growing 

Plastic exports are expected to rise further as global demand increases, said BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed at its office.
10 February 2025, 07:45 AM

Dhaka stocks open slightly down  

DSEX lost 3.14 points as of 11:14 am
10 February 2025, 05:34 AM

TCB readies 57 lakh family cards for distribution

The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has verified, printed, and handed over 57 lakh smart family cards to local administration offices for nationwide distribution.
9 February 2025, 21:00 PM

NBR seeks proposals on VAT law

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday requested businesses to submit their proposals regarding value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty as part of its efforts to frame tax proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will begin in July.
9 February 2025, 20:07 PM

Edible oil crisis is artificial: tariff commission

The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) met with refiners yesterday and concluded that the country does not have any shortage of edible oil at present.
9 February 2025, 19:00 PM

Garment workers block Dhaka-Mymensingh highway demanding arrears

Long tailbacks on both sides of the highway
9 February 2025, 18:38 PM

IPPS for deferring LDC graduation by 10-12 years

The Intellectual Property and Policy Studies (IPPS), a non-profit organisation, yesterday urged the government to defer the country's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by at least 10 to 12 years..Bangladesh has yet to properly evaluate the post-LDC graduation impact on v
9 February 2025, 18:34 PM

Economic growth lowest in 4 years

Bangladesh’s economy grew by 4.22 percent in fiscal 2023-24 fiscal year, the lowest in four years, marking the second consecutive year of deceleration due to weak consumption and exports.
9 February 2025, 18:16 PM

Economy on expansion track for 4th straight month in Jan: PMI

The country’s economy remained on an expansion track for the fourth consecutive month in January this year, according to an unofficial estimate, as growing exports, seasonal consumption trends and a boost in the agro supply chain are being considered potential drivers of this growth. .In
9 February 2025, 18:00 PM