A lack of growth in non-farm activities is to blame for the shrink in job opportunities

Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company, the state-owned gas distributor, reported a significant loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2024-25, driven by a sharp increase in system loss.

“Steps taken by the government so far failed to bring down prices of essential commodities,” said CPD Executive Director Fahmida Khatun

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Beximco Pharma posts 28% profit growth in Q2 

Two major companies from the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Ports Group and Masdar, have unveiled plans to invest in Bangladesh’s port development, management, and logistics, as well as the renewable energy sector.

Customs authorities are planning to auction off a total of 44 cars on February 16, including 24 of the luxurious Land Cruiser ZX model by Japanese automaker Toyota, which were purchased by former members of parliament (MPs)..Customs halted the release of the 24 vehicles because the individ

Singer Bangladesh suffered losses in 2024 as increased financing costs dented its earnings.

Bangladesh is set to bolster its food reserves with the purchase of one lakh tonnes of white rice from Vietnam under a government-to-government agreement.

Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC said its profit rose in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25 as it adjusted sales prices to align with higher costs.

The interim government may consider a dearness allowance for lower-grade government staff to provide respite from the ongoing high inflation.

Abu Dhabi Ports Group (ADPG) and Masdar, two major companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), yesterday put forward plans to invest in port development, management and logistics as well as the renewable energy sector in Bangladesh.

In preparation for the upcoming Ramadan, the government will begin selling rice at subsidised prices in 424 upazilas across the country starting in February, aiming to ensure that low-income families have affordable access to the staple grain at the local level.

Bank Asia PLC and Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) have signed separate agreements with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group focused on the private sector in developing countries, to avail themselves of a total of $70 million in loans.

Bangladesh is projected to lose 4.8 percent of its working hours due to heat stress by 2030 if adequate and timely adaptation measures are not taken, according to a study.

Marico Bangladesh secured handsome profit growth in the third quarter of its financial year 2024-25 by increasing its sales, even amidst the erosion of people’s purchasing power due to inflationary pressure.

Farmers in different parts of the country are being compelled to buy fertiliser, a key ingredient for crop production, by paying more than government-fixed prices.

Ahsan H Mansur says at a national workshop of the Microcredit Regulatory Authority

Additionally, under the OMS (general) programme, rice will be sold at 906 centres

Increased financing costs dented the company's earnings