Stock turnover continues falling

The turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell today, but the prime index rose slightly although most of the stocks struggled the whole day to get buyers amid thin participation of investors.
22 September 2022, 10:34 AM

CPA may save Tk 3,600cr on land acquisition

The Chattogram Port Authority (CPA) may not have to spend Tk 3,600 crore to acquire 803 acres of khas land for the Bay Terminal project as the government is considering its application to be given the area for free or at a token price.
22 September 2022, 02:50 AM

Stocks, turnover drop as investors seek profit

Share values and turnover in the domestic stock market fell yesterday as investors opted to book profits following the recent rising trend of market indices, according to experts.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

‘Cost management accountants on demand’

There is a special demand for certified management accountants (CMAs) in tax consultancy and financial analysis, pointed out Md Abul Kalam Azad, a former chief secretary at Prime Minister’s Office, yesterday. 
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Midland Bank gets nod for Tk 70cr IPO

Midland Bank gets nod to raise Tk 70 crore through issuing seven crore ordinary shares in an initial public offering (IPO).
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Brac Bank agent banking reaches out to tea workers in Habiganj

The Brac Bank agent banking team recently organised an Uthan Boithak, a knowledge-sharing engagement, for tea workers in Bahubal of Habiganj.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Six local firms, Beza team up for $457m investment

Six Bangladeshi companies yesterday signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (Beza) to invest $457 million at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram and Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox’s Bazar.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Continue reforms to maintain growth trajectory

Bangladesh needs to continue to execute its reform priorities under its national plans to maintain its growth trajectory and enhance macroeconomic stability amid uncertainties and rising inflation, said World Bank (WB) Vice President for South Asia Martin Raiser yesterday.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt okays 90,000-tonne fertiliser purchase

The government purchase committee yesterday gave the nod to two public agencies to buy a total of 90,000 tonnes of fertiliser from Qatar and Morocco under a state-to-state contract to augment the country’s fertiliser stock for growing food in coming seasons.
21 September 2022, 18:00 PM

Forex reserves now below $37 billion

Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves today dipped below $37 billion due to high import payments against the slower than expected export earnings.
21 September 2022, 16:21 PM

ILFSL to issue shares against deposit, loan payment

Scam-hit International Leasing Financial Services Ltd (ILFSL) has decided to offer shares of the company against its deposit and loan payments as part of its effort to revive the company.
21 September 2022, 13:45 PM

Breaking new grounds: the inspirational stories of Zaved Akhtar

Zaved Akhtar, managing director and CEO of Unilever Bangladesh Limited, shared the stories of his successes, his inspirations and what drives him in his aspiration to break new grounds.
21 September 2022, 12:51 PM

Six local firms, Beza team up for $457 million investment

Six Bangladeshi companies today signed a land lease agreement with the Bangladesh Economic Zone Authority (Beza) to invest $457 million at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar in Chattogram and Sabrang Tourism Park in Cox's Bazar.
21 September 2022, 12:06 PM

Midland Bank's Tk 70 crore IPO gets nod

Midland Bank gets nod to raise Tk 70 crore through issuing seven crore ordinary shares in an initial public offering (IPO).
21 September 2022, 11:20 AM

Stock index, turnover both fall

Both the turnover and the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fall today amid thin participation of the investors.
21 September 2022, 10:53 AM

Preparing for ESG revolution

As stakeholders’ expectations from businesses are changing rapidly, organisations are looking for the right ways to address the environmental and societal needs with appropriate governance. Here’s where the much-discussed ESG comes in.
21 September 2022, 03:10 AM

Northern paddy farmers at a loss over rising labour cost

People who subsist on paddy farming in the country’s northern districts, namely Bogura, Joypurhat, Gaibandha and Dinajpur, are currently in a vulnerable situation due to their prolonged struggle to make a profit from the crop amid rising labour costs.
21 September 2022, 03:00 AM

Revenue collection jumps 21pc in Jul-Aug

Revenue collection by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) witnessed robust growth of 21 per cent in the July-August period of the current fiscal year thanks to the devaluation of taka, high inflationary pressure and expansion of the economy.
21 September 2022, 02:50 AM

Uttara Finance urges ACC to bar former MD’s travel abroad

Uttara Finance and Investment has requested Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to prevent its former managing director, SM Shamsul Arefin, from leaving Bangladesh over his alleged involvement in scams.
21 September 2022, 02:40 AM

EPZs make history in export, investment, jobs

Bangladesh’s export processing zones (EPZs) passed a spectacular period last fiscal year. 
21 September 2022, 02:30 AM