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Stocks gains in early trade
Total turnover stood at Tk 63.87 crore.
9 December 2024, 05:22 AM
DSE turnover hits four-month low
Turnover at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) hit a three-month low yesterday as skittish investors cautiously traded select shares amidst ongoing political and economic uncertainties. .The turnover, which is the total value of the shares traded on the market, amounted to Tk 293 crore. .Th
8 December 2024, 18:48 PM
Fall in real prices of rice benefits consumers, hurts farmers
Real prices of rice have fallen in the decade from 2010 to 2020, benefiting consumers but generating lower real incomes for producers, according to a paper presented at an event in Dhaka yesterday..However, real prices of the staple food climbed in the years following the turn of the decad
8 December 2024, 18:06 PM
Gas price shock set to add to Europe’s industrial pain
Europe’s struggling industries are bracing for a new gas price shock over the coming winter months, as colder weather depletes stocks, competition with Asia for liquefied natural gas intensifies, and the prospect of reduced Russian supplies looms.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Navigating sustainability in the garment industry
Sustainability has become a cornerstone of global discourse, with frameworks like Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Responsibility, and Environmental, Social, and Governance shaping corporate expectations. The garment sector in Bangladesh has risen to meet these global priorities. However, while the industry is transforming, challenges remain in aligning these best practice efforts with equitable financial outcomes.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Marginalised need higher support to fight inequality
Marginalised people in Bangladesh, who are in an unequal situation, should receive additional aid and facilities, said Professor Mustafizur Rahman, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Interest on Payra loan unchanged at 2%
The interest rate on a €470.78 million loan to the Payra Port Authority from the foreign exchange reserve will remain unchanged at 2 percent despite rising interest rates across the market.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka’s 5-star hotels facing a dearth of guests
Most of Dhaka’s five-star hotels are not faring well for a dearth of guests, as political uncertainties and security concerns following the August 5 student movement are putting off most events and travel plans.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh economy might have expanded in Nov
Bangladesh’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased to 62.2 in November, a 6.5 percentage point climb from October, according to an unofficial estimate, indicating accelerated economic expansion driven by agriculture, manufacturing and services sectors.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Rural poor reliant on rice as inflation cuts protein intake
Struggling with persistent inflation, the poorest people in rural Bangladesh are increasingly relying on rice to satiate their hunger while cutting back on protein-rich foods, according to a study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
AB Bank MD Tarique Afzal resigns
Tarique Afzal, the managing director of AB Bank, has resigned from his position citing health reasons.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Female workforce in garment industry slips to 53%
The share of women working in Bangladesh’s garment industry decreased over the past decade, with female participation falling to 53 percent in 2023 from 56 percent in 2014, according to a recent study.
8 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Walton gets Tk 350cr orders at ATS Expo
Walton received orders worth around Tk 350 crore from various local and foreign companies at the “Advanced Technology Solution-ATS Expo 2024”, the country’s sole industrial expo organised by tech-giant Walton..SM Mahbubul Alam, managing director of Walton Hi-Tech Industries, provided the d
8 December 2024, 16:29 PM
Garment exports to US decline
The USA's overall apparel imports from the world also fell by 0.33 percent to $67.04 billion during the January-October period, the data showed.
China ranked first in apparel shipments to the USA, with Vietnam in second place
8 December 2024, 11:51 AM
Bangladesh economy might have expanded in Nov
Purchasing Managers' Index increases by 6.5 percentage points to 62.2
8 December 2024, 10:24 AM
Bourses begin the week with downturn
Total turnover stood at Tk 73.80 crore
8 December 2024, 05:53 AM
One in five non-poor houses at risk of becoming poor: WB
Despite the significant progress in reducing poverty in Bangladesh, about one in five of the non-poor households remain at high risk of falling below the poverty line, according to a study by the World Bank..The study was presented during a session on “Poverty in Bangladesh based on HIES 2
7 December 2024, 18:32 PM
Revised budget may be Tk 50,000cr smaller
Bangladesh’s national budget for fiscal year 2024-25 is likely to be reduced by more than Tk 50,000 crore, with the entire cut expected to be made in funds meant for the annual development programme (ADP).
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Building generational wealth through startups
For too long, Dhaka’s high-earning professionals, non-resident Bangladeshis, prominent businessmen, and corporate leaders have been watching the startup revolution from the sidelines.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Businesses call to curb red tape, corruption to spur investment
Investment barriers at the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Office of the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies and Firms (RJSC) must be addressed immediately to bolster investor confidence and increase investment growth, according to experts and top business leaders.
7 December 2024, 18:00 PM