Square Textiles makes Tk 116 crore profit in FY24

Its board allocates Tk 35 crore for expansion
23 October 2024, 08:20 AM

Singer Bangladesh reports Tk 18.54 crore loss in Q3

Earnings per share plunge 92% in Jan-Sep as operating costs soar
23 October 2024, 07:22 AM

India lifts export tax on parboiled rice

The removal comes amid bumper harvest projections and surplus stock
23 October 2024, 05:45 AM

Insurance association president resigns for 'health reasons'

He had been serving as president for over a decade, exceeding the limits set by the association's regulations
23 October 2024, 04:28 AM
23 October 2024, 03:05 AM

Bangladesh Bank expands inflation battle with rate hike

The central bank raised the key policy rate by 50 basis points to 10 percent yesterday, making borrowing costlier for the 11th consecutive time to tame inflation as spiralling prices remain a headache for the interim government.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Spiralling seed prices shock potato farmers

Dhiraj Roy, a farmer from Maljhar village in Biral upazila of Dinajpur, is reconsidering plans to cultivate early varieties of potatoes on his 50-decimal plot of land as the rising cost of seeds and agricultural inputs is straining his limited budget.."Each kilogramme (kg) of Çhalisa varie
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Hidden financial strain of sister concerns

The financial sector in Bangladesh is grappling with a significant issue stemming from the unchecked proliferation of “sister concerns” within large local business groups.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Gold hovers near record high

Gold prices rose on Tuesday and hovered near a record high hit in the previous session, amid uncertainties around the US election, the ongoing Middle East tensions and expectations of central banks cutting interest rates.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Proposed policy reforms conducive to business confidence

The policy reforms being considered in Bangladesh will not only improve its business climate, but also increase foreign investment in the country, according to the top official of Excelerate Energy.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Domestic factors account for 74% of inflation: BB

Domestic products were the primary drivers of inflation in Bangladesh, accounting for 74 percent of the overall inflation in September 2024.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Online return filing a must for certain govt officials

In a major push toward automation, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday made the online filing of tax returns mandatory for government officials under tax zones of the Dhaka, Narayanganj and Gazipur city corporations.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Garment exports to EU decline 3.53% in Jan-Aug

Bangladesh retained second position in garment exports to the European Union (EU), but shipments of apparel from the South Asian country to the bloc declined 3.53 percent in the January-August period to $12.90 billion owing to political turmoil and labour unrest, according to data from the Eurostat.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Revenue receipts fall 6% in Jul-Sep

Revenue collection in the first quarter of the current fiscal year showed a 6 percent year-on-year decline, raising concerns that the interim government’s fiscal space may be squeezed further amid the contractionary monetary policy.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Rate hike further dampens investment mood

In an effort to curb stubbornly high inflation, the central bank’s latest interest rate hike has sparked concerns among the business community as they argue that the increased cost of borrowing will strain their existing ventures and dampen future expansion plans.
22 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bank accounts of Sikder family members frozen

Transactions in bank accounts of 14 members of the family will remain blocked for 30 days
22 October 2024, 12:59 PM

Bangladesh Bank hikes policy rate to 10% to curb inflation

This is the 11th time since May 2022 the BB hiked the repo rate to make money expensive for banks and tame demand to curb inflation.
22 October 2024, 08:18 AM

Sena Insurance's profit declines 17% in Q3 

Increased expenses weigh on cash flow
22 October 2024, 08:07 AM

Stocks continue upward trend

The DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), advanced 45 points, or 0.87 percent, to 5,218 as of 1:36 pm today, with Tk 218 crore traded
22 October 2024, 07:56 AM

Domestic factors account for 74% of inflation: Bangladesh Bank

Persistent inflation driven by high commodity, energy prices and currency depreciation
22 October 2024, 07:05 AM