Outstanding Woman in Business 2023: Kyaw Sein Thay Dolly Managing director, Cloth “R” Us Ltd

Kyaw Sein Thay Dolly, managing director of Cloths R Us, exemplifies resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Best Enterprise of the Year 2023

In 1952, Akberali Africawala and his brothers formed the Bangladesh Steel Re-rolling Mills (BSRM) Group, which has since evolved into Bangladesh’s leading steel conglomerate.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Best Financial Institution of the Year 2023

Pubali Bank has transformed from a troubled institution to one of Bangladesh’s leading private banks over the last six decades.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Business person of the year 2023: Sk Bashir Uddin, managing director of AkijBashir Group

Sk Bashir Uddin, born in 1974 in the village of Navaron, Jessore, stepped into the world of business under the stern guidance of his father, Sheikh Akij Uddin.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Lifetime achievement award: Kihak Sung chairman & chief executive officer, Youngone Corporation

Kihak Sung, chairman of Youngone Corporation, is a pioneer in Bangladesh’s readymade garments and textile sectors, playing a crucial role in the country’s rise as a major global exporter.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt cancels LNG terminal deal with Summit

The government has cancelled its deal with Summit Group on the second Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU).
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Uncertainty shrouds business recovery

The uphill battle to restore confidence among the business community is progressing slowly as the Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government marks its second month in office.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Graft major barrier to smooth NGO operations

Corruption and institutional impediments are the major barriers for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to run their activities smoothly in Bangladesh, NGO representatives told a committee preparing a white paper on the state of the economy yesterday. 
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Jatri to expand into GCC market

Jatri, a digital ticketing platform that is revolutionising public transportation in Bangladesh, has announced its expansion into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market, starting with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, by introducing “Saafir”.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

India may keep rate on hold

India’s central bank is likely to keep rates steady on Wednesday, with a small number of investors betting on the probability of a change in stance to neutral, opening the door to rate cuts as economic growth slows and global rates ease.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

China to flesh out economic stimulus plans after bumper rally

Top Chinese economic policymakers are expected to flesh out a raft of growth-boosting policies on Tuesday, after the announcement of long-awaited stimulus measures last month sparked a blistering stock market rally.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Why our mobile data prices are higher than India, Pakistan

Bangladesh’s mobile data prices are among the highest in the region, surpassing Pakistan, India, and even developed countries like France and Italy. In today’s world, access to affordable data is a necessity, not a luxury. It’s the bridge between a mother staying connected to her children overseas, a farmer consulting a doctor via telemedicine, or a student in a remote village accessing the same quality education as a child in Dhaka. When the cost of data is high, we’re not just raising prices, we’re raising barriers to progress, education, and health.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks fall for second day

Indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for a second day yesterday as jittery investors went on a share selling spree amid price movements.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Taskforce formed for stock market reform

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) yesterday formed a five-member taskforce to prepare a report comprising recommendations for bringing about reforms to ensure good governance in the stock market.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

DHL, Daily Star to honour best in business today

The DHL and The Daily Star come together every year to recognise the best businesses in Bangladesh.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

NBR detects Tk 1,400cr of unpaid VAT of S Alam firms

Ten companies of S Alam Group have been ordered to pay Tk 1,414 crore of unpaid value-added tax (VAT) they allegedly “evaded” in the past two years.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh economy to grow 7.1% in FY26: HSBC

Bangladesh’s economy is expected to clock a 7.1 percent growth in fiscal year 2025-26, driven by exports and remittances, according to an HSBC Global Research report.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Manipulators behind protests against BSEC

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has alleged that manipulators were fuelling protests against the regulator to prevent it from taking a stand against corruption and reforming the stock market.
7 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Govt cancels deal with Summit Group for second FSRU

Summit terms termination of the deal ‘unjustified’, says will appeal for review
7 October 2024, 16:09 PM

BSEC forms taskforce to reform stock market

The five-member panel starts working today
7 October 2024, 12:25 PM