WEF identifies 6 challenges Bangladesh would face in two years

They are: energy shortage, inflation, economic downturn, inequality, public debt and unemployment
11 January 2024, 13:21 PM

17 local firms join world's biggest textile fair Heimtextil

The four-day exhibition began on Jan 9 in Germany
10 January 2024, 13:41 PM

Deposits in micro-savers' accounts rise 12%

The deposits in no-frills accounts hit Tk 3,849 crore in Jul-Sep quarter
6 January 2024, 15:13 PM

Export earnings fall slightly in Dec

Exports decreased by 1.06% to $5.3 billion
2 January 2024, 11:15 AM

Post-LDC challenges now a headache for Bangladesh: finance secretary

The govt targets achieving one crore direct taxpayers by 2026, he says
20 December 2023, 14:23 PM

Ctg-based lighter vessel owners announce split from Water Transport Cell

They will operate separately under the Inland Vessel Owners Association of Chattogram
19 December 2023, 16:57 PM
13 December 2023, 15:19 PM

IMF, ADB loans to boost reserves in Dec: Bangladesh Bank

IMF will give $689 million, ADB $400 million and other sources $220 million
13 December 2023, 11:07 AM

‘Time for Bangladesh to diversify export basket to UK’

Bangladeshi high commissioner to UK says in meeting with FBCCI president
27 November 2023, 14:28 PM

Sino-Malaysian firm to invest $14.55 million in Bepza EZ

Vernon & Oliver Furniture Company will produce spring mattress, foam mattress
26 November 2023, 12:25 PM

Tk 12,500 finalised as minimum RMG wage

The salary structure will now have four grades in place of five
26 November 2023, 11:39 AM

Banks to appreciate taka against US dollar

Banks will buy dollar at Tk 110, sell at Tk 110.5 from Nov 23
22 November 2023, 15:02 PM

Factories urged to implement minimum wage from Dec 1

BGMEA issues letters to the factory owners
22 November 2023, 14:19 PM
22 November 2023, 12:37 PM

Govt to import 60,000 tonnes of granular urea at Tk 251 crore

30,000 tonnes each will come from Qatar and Saudi Arabia
22 November 2023, 12:06 PM

Chinese investment sought in high value-added garments: BGMEA

BGMEA president is now visiting garment factories in China
21 November 2023, 14:23 PM

Square Pharma to open subsidiary in Philippines

It will invest $1 million in Samson Pharma Inc, Philippines
20 November 2023, 15:54 PM

Bangladesh ranks 46, drops 5 notches

Pakistan and Sri Lanka did better than Bangladesh in the index
20 November 2023, 14:56 PM

Helsa Icon Bangladesh to invest $1 million in Adamjee EPZ

The India-Germany joint venture will produce RMG accessories
19 November 2023, 12:46 PM

Gold hits record Tk 106,376 a bhori

New price for 22-carat gold comes into effect on Nov 19
18 November 2023, 12:17 PM