Recent global shocks, Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war have created an economic crisis not only in Bangladesh but also in other countries. 

Meghna Insurance Company Ltd reported a slightly lower profit in the year that ended on December 31.   

Most shares on the Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges rose yesterday, helping the bourses snap the two-day falling trend, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of investors. 

For the second year in a row, companies that have taken innovative and socially impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives will be recognised by The Daily Star and CSR Window to encourage financing in social projects that have sustainable impacts on society.

Local shipbuilder Ananda Shipyard & Slipways Ltd yesterday handed a multi-purpose container vessel to its buyer in the United Kingdom.

Chief executive officers of insurance companies can’t be given any additional salary, allowances, bonuses, and benefits beyond the limit stipulated in the laws, said the regulator on Monday. 

Bangladesh’s dominance in the global denim market has continued thanks to a surge in demand driven by the trade tension between the US and China. 

Bangladesh has finally embraced a floating exchange rate as the central bank adjusted its interbank foreign exchange rate yesterday in line with market realities.  

IPDC Finance Ltd has received approval from the Bangladesh Bank to avail 15 million euro in long-term financing from German development finance institution DEG.

Genex Infosys Ltd will support Standard Chartered Bangladesh to scale up its distribution network, efficiently reach new client segments, and deliver world-class banking products and services.

Analysts have cut their 12-month earnings forecasts for Asian companies over the past month, undermined by a dip in manufacturing activity and concerns over a drop in shipments, especially to China.

A ‘My Offers’ icon has been added to the bKash app to enable customers to find all the available offers in one place.

Islami Bank Bangladesh Ltd (IBBL) yesterday launched five new products in Dhaka.

Local shipbuilder Ananda Shipyard & Slipways Ltd today handed a multi-purpose container vessel to its buyer in United Kingdom.

No additional salary, allowance, bonus and benefit beyond the limit stipulated in the laws can be given to the CEOs of insurance companies, the insurance regulator said in a notification on Monday.

Hong Kong has become one of the top 10 foreign investors in Bangladesh, pouring $1.8 billion till date mainly in the textile and energy sectors, said Rizwan Rahman, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).

Shares on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) opened higher today.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose today in early trading, breaking the last two days’ losing streak.

Farmers have been regaining their interest in jute cultivation over the past few years as both the price and demand for the golden fibre are rising at home and abroad. 

Sales growth in the local two-wheeler industry has slowed ever since the government made it mandatory for owners to produce a valid driver’s licence when registering their motorcycle.