Future Bangladeshi economy will be ‘e-economy’: PM

“The people of the country will learn everything online and be able to carry out all regular tasks online.” she added.
25 December 2022, 07:01 AM

Flats worth over Tk 1cr are a big draw

Apartments worth at least Tk 1 crore with an area of up to 1,250 square feet were the biggest draw at this year’s REHAB Fair, which is an annual housing exhibition currently being held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka’s Agargaon.
25 December 2022, 05:00 AM

What worked for Bangladesh

As Bangladesh steps into its 51st year of Independence, one cannot help but applaud its inspiring story of growth. Bangladesh has transformed itself from an economic “basket case” into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.    
25 December 2022, 05:00 AM

Entrepreneurs fret over lack of gas connection

Azizul Haque Talukder, the proprietor of Mahi Taj Iron Industries, began running his factory at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation (BSCIC) estate in Netrakona in 2009 in the hopes that he would get a gas connection soon.
25 December 2022, 05:00 AM

ADP spending still low despite pandemic lesson

Just two years back when the pandemic arose, Bangladesh’s healthcare sector faced a dreadful situation with its inadequate equipment and infrastructural facilities.
25 December 2022, 05:00 AM

Rough ride for stock investors as uncertainty rules the roost

The biggest challenge the stock market faced in the outgoing year was floor price as the artificial mechanism made the whole market illiquid and shattered investors’ confidence amid the gloomy economic trends. 
25 December 2022, 05:00 AM

Deshbandhu creates 5,000 jobs thru expansion

Deshbandhu Group yesterday claimed that it has created 5,000 new jobs in the last one year after investing Tk 800 crore to expand production.
24 December 2022, 18:00 PM

ICAB gets new office bearers for 2023

Md Moniruzzaman, a senior partner at ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, yesterday was elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for 2023. 
24 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Awards presented to ‘most loved’ brands

Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) has presented awards to local and international brands in Bangladesh, stating that those were “the most loved” in the country. 
24 December 2022, 18:00 PM

High prices buoy hybrid rice cultivation

Farmers are showing interest to use more of their lands to cultivate hybrid rice, encouraged by an increase in domestic market prices, said seed sellers yesterday. 
24 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Brand Forum presents ‘most loved’ brand awards

Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) has presented “the most loved” awards to local and international brands in Bangladesh.
24 December 2022, 15:20 PM

ICAB gets new office bearers

Md Moniruzzaman, a senior partner of ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, has been elected as the president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for 2023.
24 December 2022, 14:12 PM

Abu Subhan, a transformational corporate leader

It is sometimes very fascinating and incredible to see how people can demonstrate their talent, entrepreneurial capabilities and corporate leadership very modestly without any public exposure or much publicity. Such attributes very fittingly relate to Late Abu Syed Mohammad Obaidus Subhan (officially known ASMO Subhan), popularly known as ‘Boro Shaheb’ among his colleagues and subordinates in Duncan group in Bangladesh, and as ‘Abu’ among his colleagues in Camellia or Lawrie Group PLC in UK - the ultimate holding company of Duncan group in Bangladesh. 
24 December 2022, 13:22 PM

Japan insurers to halt coverage for ships sailing in Russian waters

Japanese insurers will stop providing coverage for ship damage suffered in Russian waters, a decision that could potentially disrupt Japan's imports from Russia's gas and oil producers in Sakhalin, people familiar with the matter said Saturday.
24 December 2022, 12:35 PM

Seasonal business flourishes as demand for date molasses soars

While date molasses is being sold at Tk 160 per kilogramme (kg) in local markets, the same product made by seasonal producers is going for up to Tk 200 per kg from the factory floor, according to traders.
23 December 2022, 15:00 PM

Kuakata witnesses influx of tourists

Travel-enthusiasts, holidaymakers and tourists are planning to rush to various vacation spots across the country during an upcoming three-day holiday, which includes the weekend.
23 December 2022, 03:00 AM

When should Bangladesh bid 3G adieu?

Although many countries have already shut down 3G, the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology, or announced phase-out plans, Bangladesh is yet to set a specific deadline as a chunk of customers still use it. 
23 December 2022, 02:30 AM

2022: Soaring prices gave consumers a hard time

In January, Monirul Islam did not have to think twice about the bill while eating out in the morning or ordering beef or chicken items for lunch.  
23 December 2022, 02:00 AM

Regulator allows Trust Bank to issue Tk 400cr bond

Trust Bank has got a go-ahead for a non-convertible, unsecured and floating rate subordinated bond worth of Tk 400 crore.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM

Protect IP rights for ‘Smart Bangladesh’

The protection of intellectual property rights is key to transforming the country into “Smart Bangladesh,” according to Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar.
22 December 2022, 18:00 PM