Renata gets nod to raise Tk 350 crore

Shares of the listed drug maker dropped 1.17 percent yesterday from that on the day before to Tk 877
14 March 2024, 18:15 PM

IMF suggests raising tax-free income limit to Tk 5 lakh

The International Monetary Fund has suggested the National Board of Revenue (NBR) restructure the personal income tax slabs and increase the tax-free income limit to Tk 5 lakh from the existing Tk 3.5 lakh.
14 March 2024, 18:10 PM

BRAC Bank launches bancassurance service

The bank will initially offer insurance products from MetLife Bangladesh and Green Delta Insurance
14 March 2024, 14:58 PM

Emerald Oil’s major shareholder to sell 10 lakh shares

The oil producer will get the sales proceeds as loan to repay bank loans
14 March 2024, 14:03 PM

SM Mannan Kochi nominated as new BGMEA president

Syed Nazrul Islam new first vice-president and Khandoker Rafiqul Islam senior vice-president
14 March 2024, 11:44 AM

BGMEA wants stronger ties with US firm VF Corporation

VF Corporation's top official meets BGMEA president
13 March 2024, 14:57 PM

First-ever guideline for non-banks’ independent directors

The minimum age of such directors is 45 years and maximum 75 years
13 March 2024, 14:04 PM

Bangladesh, Netherlands amend taxation deal

Bangladesh yesterday amended an agreement with the Netherlands on avoidance of double taxation and revenue evasion, according to a press release issued by the finance ministry.
12 March 2024, 18:15 PM

Ban on foreign travel, trade licence, national award for wilful defaulters

Bangladesh Bank issues new guideline on wilful defaulters today
12 March 2024, 14:39 PM

Banks can voluntarily merge until December: Bangladesh Bank

After December, the central bank will take decision on merger, acquisition
12 March 2024, 13:32 PM

Diesel supplier Numaligarh Refinery opens Dhaka liaison office

India so far exported diesel worth $34 million to Bangladesh
12 March 2024, 12:02 PM

Stocks fall day after ‘operational error’

Stock market indices continued to fall for a third consecutive trading day yesterday due to increased sales by investors panicking for an “operational error” at Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) the day before.
11 March 2024, 18:20 PM

Bhutan plans to set up economic zone in Kurigram

Bhutan plans to set up a special economic zone in Kurigram district in the northern region of Bangladesh.
11 March 2024, 18:00 PM

GP, Robi, Teletalk receive unified licences

The annual fee for the licence was Tk 10 crore with a 15-year validity
11 March 2024, 16:00 PM

Grameenphone receives unified licence

It will work as a single licence for 2G, 3G, 4G and the upcoming 5G technologies
11 March 2024, 14:10 PM

Banks to face half-an-hour downtime for four days from today

Banks should use alternative channels for card-based interbank transactions from 10:30pm to 11pm
11 March 2024, 12:52 PM

Set curriculum to prepare graduates for digital banking revolution

The curriculum for banking education should be formulated not only to facilitate human resources but also to propel the banking sector forward, thereby enabling the advancement of the country's economy, experts said on Saturday.
10 March 2024, 18:30 PM

Women have potential to contribute more to economy

Women have more potential to contribute to the national economy if their unpaid household and other associated works are considered, said Social Welfare Minister Dipu Moni yesterday.
10 March 2024, 16:35 PM

SM Mannan Kochi all set to be next BGMEA president

Kochi bagged all 35 posts of directors in the biennial election for 2024-26 tenure
9 March 2024, 18:53 PM

SME Foundation seeks fresh allocation of Tk 500 crore

The SME Foundation, an organisation under the industries ministry, has sought a new allocation of Tk 500 crore from the government in order to provide loans to entrepreneurs, according to a letter.
9 March 2024, 16:30 PM