Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock
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Economy
ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike
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Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs
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MGH to build private container terminal
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Economy
Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs
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Economy
Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security
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Gold prices fall
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Sheba’s fuel queue service draws mixed reactions
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Dollar pushes to one-week high
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Farmers in distress as diesel price hike drives up costs
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Business
BB files fraud case against Nagad
The central bank's payment system department filed the case with Motijheel Police Station
4 February 2025, 10:21 AM
Inflation to reach a tolerable level in three months: finance adviser
Inflation-controlling measures will be taken in February, March and April, says Salehuddin Ahmed
4 February 2025, 09:30 AM
Govt relaxes rules to speed up rice imports
The move comes as the government ramps up efforts to bolster public foodgrain stocks, including rice, through imports and curb the staple’s rising price
4 February 2025, 09:21 AM
Dhaka stocks down in morning trade
DSEX lost 5.51 points as of 11:20 am
4 February 2025, 05:28 AM
Implement at least one taskforce recommendation
Education and Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud said the recommendations of the taskforce committee have been handed over to the chief adviser, and all advisers were asked to choose at least one recommendation that can be implemented during their tenure.
3 February 2025, 19:36 PM
Padma Oil’s profit surges 76% in Q2
Padma Oil Company's profit grew significantly in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 as its income rose.
3 February 2025, 19:00 PM
Containerised cargo transport through Ctg port jumped in January
The import and export of container cargo through Chattogram port increased significantly in January, driven by rising imports ahead of Ramadan and a gradual increase in export orders for readymade garments.
3 February 2025, 19:00 PM
GPH Ispat to raise $150 million by listing on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
The decision to pursue the listing was approved during a board meeting held on January 23, according to a press release issued yesterday
3 February 2025, 18:50 PM
Six insurers fined Tk 37 lakh for breaching rules
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has declared fines amounting to Tk 37 lakh on six insurance companies for breaching rules..Through these penalties, the watchdog of Bangladesh’s insurance industry aims to encourage better regulatory compliance and transparency amon
3 February 2025, 18:37 PM
Dollar surges on Trump’s tariffs
The dollar surged on Monday, pushing its Canadian counterpart and Mexican peso to multi-year lows while China’s yuan slumped to a record trough in offshore trade after US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs kicked off a trade war.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
SoftBank, OpenAI announce JV to offer AI for companies
Japan’s SoftBank Group will form a joint venture with US tech giant OpenAI to offer advanced artificial intelligence to businesses, the two companies announced on Monday.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
US tariffs: A blow to the world economy
The tariffs imposed Saturday by President Donald Trump on products from the US’s three leading trading partners are without recent precedent, sparking a trade war with powerful repercussions for all involved.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Tea production falls amid bad weather, quality push
After a record high output in 2023, the country’s tea production declined last year because of unfavourable weather conditions and tea estates opting for quality improvement to secure better rates.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Apparel leads 5.7% export growth in January
The country’s merchandise exports increased by 5.7 percent year-on-year in January, driven by higher shipments of Bangladesh’s key export item, readymade garments.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Ceramics face double blow: gas crisis and tax burden
The country’s ceramic industry is facing a severe crisis due to an ongoing gas shortage and the recent imposition of supplementary duty (SD) on the sale of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware, according to industry leaders.
3 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Importers suspend fruit clearance at all ports for two days
Importers have announced a two-day suspension of fruit clearance from all ports, including Chattogram port, until Wednesday, demanding the withdrawal of increased value-added tax (VAT) and duties on fruit imports..Junaidul Haque, publicity secretary of Chattogram Fruit Traders Association,
3 February 2025, 15:13 PM
Lee’s Tobacco Machinery Company to invest $8.32 million in Bepza EZ
The UAE, Singapore-owned entity will manufacture machinery for tobacco processing
3 February 2025, 14:57 PM
Exports grow 5.7% in January
The country shipped $4.43 billion worth of merchandise in January
3 February 2025, 10:40 AM
Bangladesh to get $5.45 million from Japan for air pollution monitoring
A grant agreement and exchange of notes were signed today between the governments of Bangladesh and Japan
3 February 2025, 07:22 AM
Ceramics manufacturers seek stable gas supply, duty withdrawal
Further gas price hikes and supply disruptions threaten the industry’s survival, the leaders said at a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity in the capital today.
3 February 2025, 06:59 AM