Rules eased for fund repatriation by foreign airlines

Banks in Bangladesh no longer need regulatory approval to issue payment commitments against the surplus earnings of foreign airlines and shipping companies in the country.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

BAB urges finance adviser to consider stakeholders’ demands

At a time when the interim government has initiated various reforms to salvage the ailing banking sector, the Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) yesterday urged the finance adviser to consider stakeholders’ suggestions before formulating policies.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Economy grew, but stocks left in the dust

Over the past 15 years, the country’s economy presented a number of marvels, including over 6 percent growth on an average per annum. But, its stock market showed a sharp contrast: sluggish, dry and in decline.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Why are chicken and egg prices nowhere near govt rates?

Prices of eggs and broiler chicken, two major sources of protein, prevailing in Dhaka’s markets have long surpassed rates set by the interim government in September, putting pressure on consumers plagued with persistently high inflation.
3 October 2024, 18:00 PM

BEA rejects ad hoc committee formed by ‘anti-discrimination BEA’

The BEA also urged the 'anti-discrimination BEA' to stop conducting unfair activities
3 October 2024, 15:20 PM

Cabinet approves new export policy

The policy targets $110 billion export by FY27
3 October 2024, 13:42 PM

e-filing of tax returns crosses 50,000 in less than a month

The NBR relaunched the e-filing portal on Sep 9
3 October 2024, 12:53 PM

NBR forms taskforce to reform income tax law

Tax Commissioner Ikhtiar Uddin is heading the seven-member task force
3 October 2024, 12:03 PM

Ctg Chamber’s administrator gets 90-day tenure extension

The administrator will remain effective until January 7 next year
3 October 2024, 11:25 AM

Finance Division’s Integrated Budget and Accounting System earns ISO certification

The certification recognises iBAS++ for its robust measures in safeguarding sensitive data
3 October 2024, 11:08 AM

12 garment factories reopen in Gazipur

Authorities declared a holiday for these factories yesterday in the Gazipur Sadar area to restore stability amid growing labour unrest
3 October 2024, 07:13 AM

Ibn Sina Pharma announces 63% cash dividend, highest in 7 years 

Ibn Sina’s consolidated earnings per share (EPS) was Tk 21.46, compared to Tk 19.38 the previous year, according to a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)
3 October 2024, 06:28 AM

Upon pay assurance, workers lift highway blockade after 52 hours

Workers of Birds Group, a textile maker in Bangladesh, withdrew their blockade at the Baipail intersection of the Nabinagar-Chandra highway in Dhaka’s Ashulia yesterday after being assured that all their arrears will soon be paid..At around 9:30am last Monday, workers of Birds Group blocke
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Fashion brands see higher customer footfall ahead of Durga Puja

Fashion brands and retailers are witnessing increased customer footfall ahead of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for Hindu community, despite rising prices and political uncertainty.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Stocks plunge as ‘manipulators’ go for massive sell-offs

Stock indexes in Bangladesh plunged by over 2 percent yesterday as a section of investors sold shares on a massive scale apprehending punitive measures from the regulator for their past malpractices.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Why most stock market policies backfired

The stock market regulator formulated a large number of policies, rules and regulations and passed orders in the last 15 years citing the best interests of investors.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Sky Bees to invest Tk 550cr to set up drone factory in Bangladesh

Sky Bees Limited, a newly established company, will today sign an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (Bepza) for land to set up an export-oriented unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) production facility.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

ADP spending hits 12-year low in Jul-Aug

The implementation rate of the annual development programme (ADP) in the July-August period of the current fiscal year was the lowest in the past 12 years due to cautious spending by the government and work disruptions amidst political turmoil.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Inflation continues to ease in Sept but still around 10%

Bangladesh’s inflation continued to ease for the second consecutive month in September as prices of both food and non-food items cooled off, according to the statistics bureau.
2 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Four lenders get Tk 945 crore liquidity support from five other banks

FSIBL gets Tk 300 crore, SIBL Tk 350 crore, Global Islami Tk 25 crore and National Tk 270 crore
2 October 2024, 14:14 PM