Bangladesh has ‘great potential’ to become regional hub: ADB president
25 May 2026, 19:54 PM
Business
Amirul Haque, new president of Chittagong Chamber
25 May 2026, 18:26 PM
Business
Bangladesh sees sharp decline in foreign aid commitments
24 May 2026, 19:27 PM
Business
Banks to remain open near cattle markets until 10pm: Bangladesh Bank
24 May 2026, 19:01 PM
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NBFI depositors seek full repayment guarantee by December
23 May 2026, 20:27 PM
Business
Directors of two firms fined Tk 1.5 crore for breaching securities rules
21 May 2026, 20:43 PM
Business
Productivity reforms key to restoring Bangladesh's growth: PRI
21 May 2026, 16:49 PM
Business
$15m investment comes for tent factory at Bepza economic zone
20 May 2026, 18:47 PM
Business
Bangladesh should modernise IP rules to attract more FDI: US diplomat
20 May 2026, 18:22 PM
Business
Govt removing trade barriers with EU: commerce minister
19 May 2026, 18:25 PM
Business
Bangladesh’s GDP growth rises to 6.12% in Q3
The growth rate hovered around 2.3% in the same period of FY23
9 July 2024, 09:43 AM
ICCB holds workshop on digitalising int'l trade
Bangladesh needs to take additional steps to catch up with other countries in the cross-border paperless trade to boost sustainable and inclusive growth and development, according to State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan.
8 July 2024, 18:30 PM
Stocks rise for fifth day but turnover falls
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended its gaining momentum as it advanced for the fifth consecutive day yesterday..The DSEX, the broad index of the premier bourse in Bangladesh, added 5.69 points, or 0.10 percent, to close the day at 5,564.63.
8 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Network restored: Grameenphone
Technical problems caused the disruption, the operator said in a statement
8 July 2024, 11:56 AM
Grameenphone users complain network disruption
This happened for the third time in a year
8 July 2024, 11:22 AM
Bangladesh scores 62, lower than most Asian peers
The global average score is 74.8
8 July 2024, 07:19 AM
Stocks rise, major index crosses 5,500 points
Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday as the benchmark index surpassed the 5,500-point mark after nearly two months as investors placed fresh bets on large-cap scrips to make quick gains.
7 July 2024, 18:00 PM
Business expansion slows in June
The PMI score hit 63.9 last month, down from March's 70.1
7 July 2024, 13:06 PM
Inflation eases in June but stays over 9.5%
Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics releases data today
7 July 2024, 06:27 AM
Cut in export incentive will hurt textile sector: BTMA
The primary textile sector will lose competitiveness in global arena, says BTMA president
6 July 2024, 13:27 PM
Shun Shing Edible Oil merges with Bangladesh Edible Oil
The disclosure came nearly four months after the HC approved the amalgamation
6 July 2024, 12:11 PM
Utilise marine fisheries to tap into blue economy: expert
Marine fisheries can be a major component to reaping the rewards from Bangladesh’s largely untapped blue economy as they already account for 52 percent of animal-based protein in Bangladesh, said an expert yesterday..The country ranked third in producing fish from inland water-bodies, behi
3 July 2024, 18:09 PM
A bright spot: Govt project costs Tk 100cr less than estimate
There is a common allegation that the actual implementation costs of government projects inevitably exceed the estimated costs due to a number of reasons, including time extensions and unnecessary expenditures..However, the Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division (IMED) of the Mi
3 July 2024, 16:34 PM
Global jewellery machinery expo begins in Dhaka Thursday
The exhibition will be the first of its in Bangladesh
2 July 2024, 13:52 PM
Tug-building deal with Bangladesh Navy lifts Indian shipbuilder's shares
Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd’s share price rose from INR 2,099 on June 28 to INR 2,473.95 as of today
2 July 2024, 07:30 AM
Power sector suffering for lack of a cohesive policy: experts
The power and energy sector has been suffering from inconsistencies and inefficiencies due to a lack of a cohesive policy framework and arbitrary decision-making, experts said at a webinar yesterday..They also called for steps like a comprehensive and coordinated policy that integrates the
1 July 2024, 18:30 PM
Sheds made of cement sheets can increase livestock production by Tk 12,300 crore
Experts discuss the use of cement sheets in the agriculture sector at ERF, BCSMA event
1 July 2024, 15:20 PM
Ctg port posts 5.36% growth in container handling
The port handled 31.69 lakh TEUs of containers in FY24, up from 30.07 lakh TEUs the previous fiscal
1 July 2024, 12:30 PM
Remittance jumps 15.59% in June
It hit $2.54 in June this year, up from $2.19 billion in the same month last year
1 July 2024, 11:02 AM
Bangladesh cuts cash incentive for exporters further
From FY25 beginning today, the maximum rate of export incentive has been set at 10% and the minimum at 0.3%
1 July 2024, 06:01 AM