This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes

Proposed measures could harm competition and connectivity, warns global airline body

During the fair, PRAN received strong purchase orders for its biscuits, noodles, beverages and confectionery products from buyers across different countries

The following is a recap of seven major developments covered by Star Business

From collecting washed-up seaweed to cultivating it, a small coastal experiment now supports 1,000 households in Cox’s Bazar

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association announced the price cut today

The Washington-based multilateral agency made the observation in a statement issued yesterday

Special rate will be applicable from April 18 to May 25 this year

Driven largely by record-breaking prices in the global market, gold prices in Bangladesh broke all previous records

A national tax reform taskforce has recommended introducing a 1 percent levy on gifts and bequests as part of efforts to modernise Bangladesh’s tax system and raise the tax-to-GDP ratio.

The government has issued the ordinance on the establishment of long-discussed microfinance banks, opening the door for microcredit institutions, startups and venture capital firms to become shareholders alongside individual entrepreneurs.

South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Thursday, riding massive market demand for the memory chips that power artificial intelligence.

The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has temporarily suspended its plan to shut spinning mills from February 1, following assurances from the government that the problems facing the spinning sector will be addressed through consultations with stakeholders.

The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the central bank resists President Donald Trump’s mounting pressure for cuts.

NRB Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank as part of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) on the Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Oil prices rose to their highest since ​late September on Wednesday on looming Iran concerns while a weak US dollar lent further support.

Mohammed Younus has been elected as the chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC at the bank’s 404th board meeting held on Wednesday.

The CEO and board spent three meetings arguing over his bonus, quoting KPIs and “current market conditions.” The consultant calmly billed for conflict management and facilitation, earning more than the bonus, even though they did not attend the final meeting.

The local plastic and flexible packaging sector, which now earns $2.2 billion a year from direct and indirect exports, has the potential to grow to $10 billion and emerge as a major export earner with targeted policy support, according to industry leaders.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has again extended the deadline for individual taxpayers to submit income tax returns by another month.