Shahjalal Islami Bank’s profit rises 36pc in Jul-Sep

Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd’s profit rose more than 36 per cent year-on-year to Tk 101.57 crore in the July-September quarter. 
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Why we make wrong decisions – instant gratification

One of the things that I learned while dealing with professional marketeers is that instant gratification is very important for any successful product promotion. But I often wonder why people prefer instant gratification.  
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt looks to cut trade gap with Malaysia

The potential of Bangladesh’s exports to Malaysia remains untapped due to the high duty imposed on goods sent from the country, according to Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Forex reserves below $36b

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves dipped below $36 billion on Wednesday due to increased import payments compared to slower-than-expected export earnings.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Rising living cost could drive many into poverty: CPD

Many households in Bangladesh are at risk of falling into poverty due to soaring food and non-food prices, warned the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) yesterday.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Public health awareness to improve garment workers’ wellness

Garment factories must raise awareness about public health and hygiene issues and adopt preventive measures and best practices to improve wellness of the workforce, said speakers at a discussion recently.  
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

GP posts 6pc higher profit in Jul-Sep

Grameenphone Ltd’s profit rose 6 per cent year-on-year to Tk 907 crore in the July-September quarter of 2022, driven by higher revenue. 
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Ficci vows to help improve investment climate

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) yesterday committed to promoting investment in Bangladesh and sought support from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to this end.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Jamuna Bank reappoints MD

Jamuna Bank has reappointed its managing director and CEO for a five-year term, effective from today. 
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

Expand safety net coverage for urban poor

The government should expand its social safety net programmes in urban areas, where the coverage is extremely insufficient compared to that of rural areas, according to experts.
20 October 2022, 18:00 PM

High duty an obstacle for Bangladesh’s export to Malaysia: Munshi

The country could not harness the export potential of Malaysia because of high tariff imposed on Bangladeshi goods, Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said today.
20 October 2022, 10:43 AM

Shahjalal Islami Bank’s profit rises 36%

Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd’s profit rose more than 36 per cent year-on-year to Tk 101.57 crore in the July-September quarter.
20 October 2022, 09:51 AM

Stocks end losing streak with slight rise

Stocks remained flat after ups and downs of the benchmark index at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) today as shaky investors shied from buying stocks amid the tension over economic indicators of the country.
20 October 2022, 09:44 AM

Adopt ‘no electricity no pay’ policy now, CPD urges govt

The government should take no electricity no pay policy now, said Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
20 October 2022, 07:32 AM

Dollar shortage, rising inflation among 7 crises affecting Bangladesh: CPD

Bangladesh is facing at least seven crises at present, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) said today.
20 October 2022, 06:39 AM

BPC should cut fuel prices now: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today suggested that Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation should cut prices of fuel as it has been making profit since August this year.
20 October 2022, 05:57 AM

Low-income people hit hard by rising cost of living: CPD

With the economy facing headwinds, the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) today said poor and low-income group have faced increasing hardship as the cost of living has continued to climb unabatedly.
20 October 2022, 05:41 AM

Fourth industrial revolution and our financial sector

It is very true that, with the passing of time, mankind has searched for new and better ways to live, and as a result, three industrial revolutions have taken place, drastically altering our way of life.  
20 October 2022, 02:40 AM

Misuse of industrial plots spotted at Rajshahi BSCIC

Abdul Malek was allocated a plot inside an industrial estate of the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) in Rajshahi back in the 1970s.
20 October 2022, 02:20 AM

Rescheduled loans too turning bad

The Bangladesh Bank’s policy that allows defaulters longer repayment tenures and easy terms and access to fresh funds has appeared to have failed to make major inroad in bringing down bad debts as rescheduled loans are even turning sour. 
20 October 2022, 02:10 AM