EXIM Bank discards plan to merge with Padma Bank

EXIM Bank has decided to abandon the proposed merger with Padma Bank.
25 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Economic stabilisation should be first priority

Bangladesh needs both economic and political reforms to address three major challenges, namely macroeconomic instability, rising inequality and poor governance, which are restricting the country’s development potential, according to experts
25 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Economic stabilisation should be first priority

Speakers say at annual ICMAB conference
25 December 2024, 14:42 PM

No advance tax, VAT for green shipyards: NBR

Capital machinery import rises, as Hong Kong convention only allows green shipyards to import scrap ships
25 December 2024, 12:25 PM

Energypac posts Tk 35 crore Q1 loss despite revenue growth

Higher finance costs and interest rate hikes caused the loss  
25 December 2024, 08:01 AM

Central Counterparty denies allegations of operational inefficiencies

Central Counterparty Bangladesh Limited (CCBL) has rejected concerns of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) over the lack of governance and transparency as well as operational inefficiencies at the clearing and settlement company..Instead, the CCBL alleged that its activities are being delayed
24 December 2024, 18:56 PM

First Security Islami Bank sacks DMD

First Security Islami Bank (FSIB) has fired a newly appointed deputy managing director over his alleged involvement in irregularities at his previous place of employment, Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL).
24 December 2024, 18:27 PM

Shipping adviser angered by slow auction process of Chattogram customs

Shipping Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain expressed strong dissatisfaction with the Chattogram Custom House for its slow progress in clearing auctionable goods and vehicles piled up in various yards and auction sheds at Chattogram port. He warned that action would be taken if the
24 December 2024, 18:14 PM

Islami Bank MD forced out of office

Mohammed Monirul Moula, the managing director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, has not gone to his workplace since December 19 when he was forced to leave by a group of officials.
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM

Tax return submission deadline extended to Jan 31

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has for a second time extended by a month the deadline for individual taxpayers to file tax returns. 
24 December 2024, 18:10 PM

Stocks see mixed performance as DSE falls, CSE rises

The stock markets in Bangladesh witnessed a mixed performance yesterday as the key Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) index experienced a fall while the opposite happened in the case of Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE). 
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM

BB waiting for law to sue Nagad

The Bangladesh Bank is waiting for the interim government to bring a Payment and Settlement System Act, 2024 into effect, as it intends to take legal action against mobile financial service (MFS) provider Nagad Ltd over alleged irregularities.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Not a good year for job-seekers

Fresh graduates, their faces pale and uncertain, spent 2024 poring over newspaper job advertisements, applying for any suitable position and frantically appearing for recruitment exams in Dhaka.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM

As dollar jumps, old inflation battle to get tougher in new year

After a four-month lull, US dollar prices made an abrupt jump in December, making imports more expensive and pushing up business costs.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Beef import challenges dominate BIHA’s end-of-year meeting

Star-rated hotels struggle to meet international guests’ demands for premium-quality beef due to import restrictions and inconsistent supply, threatening high-end dining standards
24 December 2024, 14:38 PM
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Dhaka stocks fall when prime index of port city bourse rises

DSEX lost 1.47 points while CASPI jumped 34.6 points
24 December 2024, 12:18 PM

Govt declares 9% raise in minimum RMG wage

The government has raised the minimum wage of garment workers by 9 percent, according to a circular from the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

How people analytics optimises return on investment

Imagine you own a small coffee shop in a bustling area. Each morning, you observe patterns in how your employees interact with customers. One barista thrives during the morning rush, handling high-pressure situations with ease, while another brings a sense of calm during quieter post-lunch hours, boosting customer satisfaction.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Broiler chicken prices rise in Dhaka

Broiler chicken prices have increased in the capital’s kitchen markets amidst an alleged supply shortage, which traders attributed to a rise in consumption at different events and festivities marking the winter season.
23 December 2024, 18:00 PM