One project is seeking higher allocation, one deadline extension and three are requesting both as the government is set to place seven projects at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) tomorrow for approval.

Reconditioned car imports surged by more than 75 per cent year-on-year in July-October despite the ongoing economic uncertainty and the government’s efforts aimed at discouraging the purchases of luxury items from external sources, traders say.  

Bangladesh has barely tapped its potential in the global market for agricultural and agro-processed products as the country does not have an international certification system, according to Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).

Banks in Bangladesh yesterday decided to withdraw the service charge on remittance with a view to giving a boost to the inflow of money sent by expatriate Bangladeshis. 

Associated Oxygen Limited has decided to issue a convertible bond worth Tk 250 crore for its business expansion.  

Admission seekers of 12 cadet colleges including three girls’ cadet colleges can pay application fee through bKash.

Genex Infosys Limited said its board has approved an agreement with the National Board of Revenue to distribute electronic fiscal devices (EFDs) and sales data controllers (SDCs) among retailers and wholesalers. 

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has bolstered its capability to monitor the quality of services provided by local network operators by introducing a new benchmarking system.

Matiul Islam Nowshad has recently been appointed as an independent director to the board of directors of City Bank.

Stocks listed with the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday extended their gaining streak by a fourth consecutive trading session after news broke that Bangladesh Bank removed the floor on deposit rates.

Midland Bank recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Yashoda Hospitals on providing benefits including discounts to the lender’s cardholders on availing healthcare services.

Central Pharmaceuticals Ltd suffered losses for the third consecutive year in 2021-22.  

Bangladesh has barely tapped its potential in the global market for agricultural and agro-processed products as the country does not have an international certification system, according to Md Jashim Uddin, president of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI).

The Technical University of Dresden (TUD), a leading German institution, will work to help the local manpower to improve skills in technical garment production in Bangladesh.

The telecom regulator today launched a new benchmarking system to ensure standard voice and internet services for the customers.

Banks in Bangladesh today decided to withdraw service charge on remittances sent home by expatriate Bangladeshis with a view to gearing up the inflow.

Grameenphone said the telecom regulator’s ban on sales of SIM of the leading telecom operator is counterproductive for the nation’s digitalisation agenda and against the principle of customers’ freedom of choice.

"The telecom company has no intention to provide quality service, as it is not doing anything to fix the problems that its subscribers are facing,” he said.

This is the first time that Bangladesh is hosting the World Finals.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose slightly today, stretching the gains to the third consecutive session.