The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has once again sought cooperation from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to extend the validity of trade and other business relevant licences to three to five years from the current one year.

Sika Bangladesh, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based construction chemical manufacturer Sika Group, is investing $6 million setting up a 10,000-square metre factory in Meghna Industrial Economic Zone (Miez) in Sonargaon of Narayanganj.

Television broadcasts of local channels could be disrupted for a total of 81 minutes from tomorrow to October 7 as the sun could be in direct line with Bangabandhu Satellite-1, disrupting the signal of the satellite.

The non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) will have to take permission from the central bank to lend to their subsidiaries or associates and waive loans or interests.

Bangladesh made moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labour in 2021, the US Department of Labor said today.

Meta, formerly known as the Facebook company, for the first time has expanded its annual marketing summit to Bangladesh, and the digital event was aired today.

Bangladesh Bank today hiked its key interest rate or policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.75 per cent with a view to containing the inflationary pressure.

On the fourth episode of Preronar Kotha Season 03, we had the opportunity to speak to one such top executive from the corporate sector, considered a trailblazer in changing the perception about Bangladeshi leaders in business.

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved a proposal to appoint ABG Limited, a subsidiary of Bashundhara Group, as a strategic partner of the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE).

The Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) rose in the morning session today.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened higher for the second consecutive day today.

Wholesale and retail establishments that saw their business crippled by Covid-19 may have enjoyed some recovery alongside the return to economic normalcy but the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war now threatens to offset their gains amid global inflationary pressure.

Bangladesh Ship Recycling Act, 2018 was enacted four and a half years ago but its implementation has stayed limited to just the formation of a board. 

The economy faces multidimensional challenges as the volatile global scenario threatens to create an adverse situation for the growth momentum of Bangladesh, the central bank warned yesterday. 

The board of directors of Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC approved 250 per cent cash dividend for the general shareholders and 150 per cent cash dividend for sponsors and directors for financial year 2021-2022.

Garment exports to the US rose 54.43 per cent year-on-year in the January-July period to hit $5.71 billion as the demand for locally made garment items is growing among American consumers, according to data from the country’s Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA).

One Bank Ltd recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CCULB Resort and Convention Hall for customer privilege.

Brac Bank recently won five awards in five different categories in the South Asian Business Excellence Awards 2022 for its digital transformation, social and sustainable initiatives.

The Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges rose marginally yesterday, snapping a three-day declining trend. 

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday raised the ceiling of the rate at which local clients secure finances from external sources through local banks after the benchmark rate hikes by the United States central bank made it difficult for them to access finances.