bKash adds new features for utility bills payment

A My Usage, or Pay Bill History, icon has been added to the bKash app to let customers see a detailed overview of the paid bills in different categories.
29 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Stocks extend gains

Dhaka and Chattogram stock exchanges extended their gains today although most shares fell.
29 August 2022, 11:34 AM

Chattogram stocks open higher

Shares on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) opened higher today.
29 August 2022, 06:24 AM

Dhaka stocks keep rising

Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued to rise for the fourth consecutive trading day today.
29 August 2022, 06:21 AM

Rice production growth slows despite rising demand

The rice production growth in Bangladesh is slowing as the room for a further expansion of modern high-yielding varieties (HYVs) has squeezed amid reducing cropped area and growing use of agricultural land for non-farm purposes. 
29 August 2022, 02:15 AM

DSE turnover surges past Tk 2,000cr

Trading at the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday crossed Tk 2,000 crore for the first time in 11 months thanks to higher participation from general investors, according to market analysts.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Scam-hit ILFSL incurs losses for 3rd straight year

Scam-hit International Leasing & Financial Services Ltd (ILFSL) suffered losses for the third consecutive year in 2021. 
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Control room to monitor fertiliser situation

The agriculture ministry yesterday opened a control room to monitor the fertiliser situation across the country. 
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Will regulatory steps work for money market?

There is possibly no denying that in view of a very weak opposition along with a not-so-active parliament, some above-average and reasonably honest civil bureaucrats have taken command of the country’s policy regime.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Forex clearing moves to RTGS from Sept 4

Commercial banks in Bangladesh will have to perform their foreign currency clearing activities through the Real-Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) of the central bank from September 4.  
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

30pc of expected skills unavailable

Bangladesh’s labour market overall lacks 30 per cent of skills expected by employers and the gap is increasing with technological advancements, according to a survey by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Increase loans for agriculture, small firms

Experts yesterday urged banks to increase loan disbursements for cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises and the agriculture sector as a majority of the lenders were currently showcasing a reluctance to do so. 
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Govt eyes amendment to labour law

The government wants to amend the labour law as soon as possible to comply with European Union labour standards in a bid to obtain the GSP Plus status in the key export market, said the commerce secretary yesterday.  
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Romo Rouf Chowdhury elected Bank Asia chairman

Romo Rouf Chowdhury has been elected chairman of Bank Asia Ltd in the 479th meeting of the Board of Directors of the bank on Thursday. 
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

IFIC Bank to issue Tk 500cr bond

IFIC Bank has decided to issue a Tk 500-crore non-convertible coupon bearing subordinated bond. 
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Jahangir joins Rupali Bank as MD

Mohammad Jahangir has joined Rupali Bank in the post of managing director and chief executive officer yesterday.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Invest in human resources to beef up supply chain: experts

Various experts yesterday emphasised on increasing investments for developing human resources in the logistics and supply chain sector to ensure a competitive edge in dealing with the country’s rising international trade.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

HSBC recognised as market leader in corporate banking, CSR and ESG

The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) Bangladesh was named as the market leader in Bangladesh in the highest three categories for corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental, social, and governance (ESG) and corporate banking in a survey done by Euromoney.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

Afzal joins Sonali Bank as MD

Md Afzal Karim joined Sonali Bank Limited in the post of chief executive officer and managing director yesterday.
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM

India restricts wheat flour, semolina exports

Banning wheat exports four months ago, India on Saturday restricted the overseas shipment of flour made from wheat, including the wholemeal one, and semolina in order to curb rising domestic prices. 
28 August 2022, 18:00 PM