BASIS seeks Japan’s IT investment in Bangladesh

A 27-member BASIS team is now taking part in Japan IT Week 2023
6 April 2023, 14:20 PM

BGMEA again seeks duty benefit for apparel made from US cotton

It sends two letters in a month to US senators, governors
6 April 2023, 11:46 AM

Govt cuts sugar prices by Tk 3 per kg

From April 8, loose sugar will be Tk 104 per kg, packaged Tk 109
6 April 2023, 10:59 AM

DSE closes higher, CSE lower

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose slightly today.
6 April 2023, 09:55 AM

Dhaka, Chattogram stocks rise in morning trade

Stocks on Dhaka and Chattogram bourses rose in the morning trade today.
6 April 2023, 06:39 AM

Wage growth below inflation for 14th month

Although wage growth in Bangladesh has been slowly climbing since July last year, it has still remained below inflation for the 14th month consecutively, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
6 April 2023, 04:30 AM

Kuakata sees drastic fall in tourists for Ramadan

The number of tourists flocking to Kuakata Beach has fallen drastically since the middle of March, forcing hotel and motel owners to offer up to 50 per cent discounts on rents in a desperate bid to attract holidaymakers and cut losses.
6 April 2023, 04:00 AM

Financial account deficit widens

The deficit in Bangladesh’s financial account widened substantially in the first eight months of the ongoing fiscal year, in an indication that the current stress in the foreign exchange regime will continue in the coming months.
6 April 2023, 03:30 AM

Bangabazar fire also affects its suppliers

The fire at Bangabazar on Tuesday morning not only affected shop owners at the apparel shopping complex in Dhaka’s Gulistan, but also other players in the supply chain.
6 April 2023, 03:00 AM

An inspiration like none other

It is said that a successful South Asian entrepreneur is able to run business anywhere in the world as they have the skills to overcome multifaceted barriers in almost every step of the entrepreneurial journey. 
6 April 2023, 02:00 AM

Dhaka Bank, GP launch co-branded credit cards

Dhaka Bank Limited yesterday launched co-branded credit cards with Grameenphone for GP Star customers at a programme at Sheraton Dhaka in Banani.
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Bank Asia-Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd campaign focuses on remittance

Bank Asia Limited and Merchantrade Asia Sdn Bhd yesterday jointly launched a campaign under which the latter’s customers will get an exclusive gift while withdrawing cash remittance from Bank Asia branches. 
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Exim Bank launches ‘Exim Happiness’

Exim Bank yesterday launched a product titled “Exim Happiness” aiming at more savings and profits.
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Stocks turnover drops though key index rises

Stocks edged up slightly yesterday while turnover dropped for a fall in investor participation. 
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Standard Bank director elected exec committee chairman

Standard Bank has recently elected a director as the chairman of its executive committee. 
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh immigrant day and trade fair in New York in Sept

The sixth Bangladeshi Immigrant Day and Trade Fair-2023 is going to be held in the US on September 22-23 with the theme “Exploring opportunities towards Smart Economy”.
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

CEOs’ time and their open-door policies

CEOs are increasingly pressed for time, both for managing everyday business as well steering their companies towards a better future. This poses challenges in terms of how well they can manage their time with the right priorities and focus.
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM

‘Bangladesh has lost an idol’

Says Sadequa Hassan Sejuti, secretary general of Bangladesh Federation of Women Entrepreneurs (BFWE)
5 April 2023, 15:19 PM

'Clear bonus, due RMG salaries for March before Eid'

State minister for labour asks factory owners
5 April 2023, 15:00 PM

Glitch at national payment switch resolved: Bangladesh Bank

The technical glitch was resolved at 7pm
5 April 2023, 13:23 PM