The interim government has formed a four-member committee to strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator.

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) yesterday recommended setting a uniform single-digit value-added tax (VAT) rate and raising the tax-free income limit to Tk 5 lakh.

In the world of hiring, interviews are often treated as the ultimate test of a candidate’s potential. Yet, this process is far from foolproof. A recurring paradox plagues recruiters and hiring managers: some individuals excel in interviews but struggle in their roles, while others falter under the pressure of an interview but thrive once given the opportunity. This disconnect raises a critical question—are interviews truly effective in identifying talent, or do they inadvertently overlook some of the most capable individuals?

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday urged the government to release Tk 500 crore in due export incentives to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) pay workers’ bonuses and other dues ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.

The DSE Brokers Association of Bangladesh (DBA) made the requests through a letter sent to the chief adviser of the interim government.

Bangladesh exported roughly 24,000 tonnes of potatoes until March 15 of the current fiscal year, almost double the quantity shipped across the whole of FY24.

At the end of last year, defaulted loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 345,765 crore, with those state-run and private commercial banks holding the majority. 

The Bangladesh Jewellers' Association's standing committee on pricing and price monitoring decided at a meeting today, citing a rise in pure gold prices in the local market

It wants the exemption deadline, set to expire on March 31, to be extended until June 30

United Nations believes the graduation would inspire smaller nations, he says

It also suggested reducing the highest income tax rate from 30% to 25%

They blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for an hour, now protesting in front of the factory

The benchmark index rose 0.30% to 5,221 points as of 11:22am

It is second duty cut in 10 days

Implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has reached its lowest point in at least 12 years, with about Tk 67,550 crore being spent in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (FY), according to available statistics..This means just 24.27 percent of the total outlay

Safety Garments Bangladesh Co Ltd, a Chinese company, is set to invest $12.25 million in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ) to establish a high-end garments manufacturing industry.

Habibur Rahman, managing director (MD) and CEO of the South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce Bank (SBAC) PLC, has resigned on personal grounds.

Bangladesh Bank has set a target for banks and financial institutions to disburse 27 percent of their total loans to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprises (SMEs) by 2029 to promote business growth and employment.

Oil traded higher on Monday after the United States vowed to keep attacking Yemen’s Houthis until the Iran-aligned group ends its assaults on shipping while Chinese economic data fuelled hopes for higher demand.

Safe-haven gold edged higher on Monday after hitting the $3,000-mark last week for the first time, while the market’s focus shifted to the US Federal Reserve’s meeting this week.