Esquire Knit Composite to invest Tk 5 crore in subsidiary

Esquire Knit Composite PLC's board has approved an investment of Tk 5 crore in its subsidiary L'Esquire Ltd.
27 March 2024, 10:00 AM

Soybean oil consumption falls as consumers switch to mustard, palm oils

Consumption of soybean oil in Bangladesh has declined as a section of consumers have switched to the relatively cheaper mustard and palm oils, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week.
26 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Tax on provident funds' income: One country, dual policy

A provision in the Income Tax Act 2023 created the discrimination
26 March 2024, 15:40 PM

Some Teletalk customers to get access to Banglalink network from today

Some customers of Teletalk will be able to use Banglalink’s network from today as part of a ‘pre-commercial launch’ of national roaming services, bringing relief to subscribers of the state-run operator whose network is hamstrung by weak power backup.
25 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Dhaka bourse's index falls for second straight day

The DSEX lost 66.73 points to close at 5,834
25 March 2024, 10:44 AM

Summit Power posts Tk 87 crore profit in second quarter of FY24 

Summit Power Ltd (SPL) recorded a profit of Tk 87.56 crore, up 8 percent year-on-year, in the October-December quarter of the fiscal year
25 March 2024, 08:08 AM

Another Bangladeshi factory obtains Gold LEED certification

Gazipur-based APS Knit Composite Ltd scored 71 out of 110
24 March 2024, 15:34 PM

Drive against illegal VoIP to continue: Palak

Anyone involved in illegal activities using the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) facility will not be spared and the drive against them will continue, State Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Zunaid Ahmed Palak said today
24 March 2024, 15:24 PM

Bangladesh: A rainmaker for Bata

Bangladesh is already one of the top 10 markets for Bata Shoe but its Chief Executive Officer Sandeep Kataria thinks the country offers further growth opportunities for the multinational company.
24 March 2024, 14:45 PM

Russia wants skilled manpower from Bangladesh

The Putin administration will take 60 workers initially and more in phases
24 March 2024, 13:57 PM

Banglalink posts decade-high revenue growth

The mobile phone operator’s revenue grows 14.4% year-on-year to Tk 6,150 crore in 2023
24 March 2024, 13:16 PM

Bepza secures land to set up Jashore EPZ 

The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) has taken possession of 503 acres of land to establish the Jashore Export Processing Zone (JEPZ)
24 March 2024, 10:17 AM

Central Insurance’s profit declines slightly in 2023 

Central Insurance Company Ltd’s (CICL) profit declined marginally to Tk 10.52 crore in 2023. 
24 March 2024, 09:18 AM

Feed prices to remain high in 2024: USDA

The high prices of feed for poultry, aquaculture and cattle will continue to affect farmers in 2024, said a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released last Tuesday.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

NBR extends duty benefit for Rampal power plant

Other power plants, regardless of ownership, enjoy similar duty benefits
23 March 2024, 15:23 PM

MIDAS awards 7 enterprises

Three-day MIDAS SME Fair 2024 ends
23 March 2024, 14:46 PM

Sustainable business-friendly environment a must now: FBCCI

FBCCI sits with different trade bodies to prepare budget proposals
23 March 2024, 14:11 PM

India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely - a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets.
23 March 2024, 09:45 AM

Management of the port enters new era

In December, a historic deal marked the start of a new era for port management across the country as Bangladesh welcomed its first foreign port operator.
22 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Chattogram Port: From archaic anchorage to modern marvel

If you get a chance to take a stroll inside the present-day terminal of Chattogram Port, a world of mechanical marvels awaits.
22 March 2024, 18:00 PM