The country’s plastic industry, long overshadowed by garments, is steadily expanding as manufacturers adopt new technologies, increase recycling, and diversify exports beyond traditional markets.

Authorities tell IMF new govt will take key decisions as an economist says issue is about control, not policy substance

Companies participating in the 30th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) bagged export orders worth $17.98 million, or Tk 224.26 crore, as the month-long international showcase came to an end yesterday.

Foreign debt servicing by the government and its guaranteed loans rose 17 percent to $7.09 billion at the end of June in the last fiscal year.

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has halted its plan to reduce the number of mobile SIM cards registered under a single national identity (NID) card from 10 to five ahead of the upcoming national election.

To reopen for tourism once again on November 1 this year

Participants bagged Tk 224 crore export orders while local sales hit Tk 393 crore

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes

Proposed measures could harm competition and connectivity, warns global airline body

During the fair, PRAN received strong purchase orders for its biscuits, noodles, beverages and confectionery products from buyers across different countries

The following is a recap of seven major developments covered by Star Business

From collecting washed-up seaweed to cultivating it, a small coastal experiment now supports 1,000 households in Cox’s Bazar

The Bangladesh Jewellers Association announced the price cut today

The Washington-based multilateral agency made the observation in a statement issued yesterday

Special rate will be applicable from April 18 to May 25 this year

Driven largely by record-breaking prices in the global market, gold prices in Bangladesh broke all previous records

NRB Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank as part of the Skills for Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Programme (SICIP) on the Entrepreneurship Development Programme.

Oil prices rose to their highest since ​late September on Wednesday on looming Iran concerns while a weak US dollar lent further support.

Mohammed Younus has been elected as the chairman of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC at the bank’s 404th board meeting held on Wednesday.

The CEO and board spent three meetings arguing over his bonus, quoting KPIs and “current market conditions.” The consultant calmly billed for conflict management and facilitation, earning more than the bonus, even though they did not attend the final meeting.