The fall in demand in peak season a matter of concern: cement makers

The global lender says in its latest report on Bangladesh development update

The premier chairs Ecnec meeting

Although watermelon yields have been good this year, a section of farmers in Barishal and Khulna are facing heavy losses due to heavy hailstorms and poor market price amid the final stage of harvesting.

Sales of ceramics items have dropped by up to 20 per cent in Bangladesh as consumers cut back on their non-essential expenditures and the real estate sector faces a slowdown amid economic uncertainty and higher inflationary pressures, industry people said.

Although the government has from time-to-time laid emphasis on the timely completion of projects, the agriculture ministry will seek a third extension for one on fruit production, taking the completion time to 10 years from an initial five years.

Shrimp exports are gradually recovering from a downturn earlier this year mainly due to increased demand and prices for freshwater prawn and partly for brackish water shrimp locally known as black tiger, two exporters said.

Bangladesh is losing potential taxes from as low as Tk 41,800 crore to as high as Tk 223,000 crore every year because of tax evasion committed by individuals and corporates, said the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday. 

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has given go-ahead to the BMSL National Housing Growth Fund.

A 31-member team of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) has recently taken part in Indiasoft 2023, a major IT event in New Delhi where globally renowned 85 information technology companies showcase their services.

REDX, the logistics wing of the country’s e-commerce platform ShopUp, introduced a new freelance work model for delivery riders.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is going to take legal action against the board of directors of United Airways for their alleged involvement in irregularities.

Low-performing companies, known as B category stocks, dominated the gainers’ chart on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday riding on the rumours that big investors are buying them in large volume.

The government is turning the one crore family cards, which are used by low-income groups to buy essentials at subsidised rates, into smart cards to fix loopholes, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said yesterday.

As a United Nations member state, Bangladesh has pledged to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The SDGs urge all countries to take action towards ending poverty, preserving the planet, and promoting universal peace and prosperity.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission will take the step

The fund’s primary collection target is Tk 25 crore

The plan will be implemented in the next five years

The two-day event ended on March 28 in New Delhi, India.

Low-performing companies, known as B category stocks, dominated the top gainers’ list on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today riding on the rumours that big investors are buying them in large volume.