27 February 2024, 15:13 PM

Grameen America grants $4 billion loans for women entrepreneurs in 27 US cities

It will be on course to invest $5 billion within 2030
27 February 2024, 11:21 AM

Forum introduces panel members for next BGMEA polls

Thirty-five members from the Forum panel will participate in the biennial election
27 February 2024, 04:07 AM

Inconsistent policies, rules barriers to export diversification

Inconsistent policies and regulations create uncertainty for exporters and make it difficult for them to plan and invest for the long term, standing in the way of export diversification for Bangladesh, according to experts.
26 February 2024, 18:00 PM

US businesses urged to invest more in Bangladesh

World Bank Alternate Executive Director Ahmad Kaykaus says at a seminar in Texas
26 February 2024, 12:10 PM

MetLife Bangladesh settled Tk 2,981 crore insurance claims in 2023

In six years to 2023, MetLife Bangladesh cumulatively settled claims of over Tk 10,500 crore
26 February 2024, 11:18 AM

11 organisations to be recognised for developing textile sector 

Eleven organisations, including 10 trade bodies, will be awarded for their role in developing the textile sector, expanding textile education and increasing exports
26 February 2024, 08:54 AM

Currency swap to help banks facilitate imports

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as the rest of the economy, will benefit from banks’ increased capacity to support imports thanks to the newly launched currency swap, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
25 February 2024, 01:30 AM

Rushed GI status raises questions over efficacy

In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Industries in Bangladesh has issued preliminary approvals for 10 products to be awarded geographical indication (GI) status in a span of just eight days recently.
25 February 2024, 01:00 AM

Poverty, inequality, food insecurity rise in urban areas: Sanem

Sanem carried out a survey among 9,000 households countrywide in Oct-Nov of 2023
24 February 2024, 15:16 PM

Inflation edges up despite monetary tightening. Why?

Bangladesh's annual average inflation crept up to 9.59% last month, way above the central bank's revised target of 7.5% for the financial year ending in June
24 February 2024, 13:37 PM

Paramount Textile to raise Tk 250 crore

The company will issue a zero-coupon bond
24 February 2024, 12:18 PM

Suspicious transactions in banks

The number of suspicious transactions rose 65% year-on-year to 14,106 in FY23
24 February 2024, 12:03 PM

Rancon Motorbikes to raise Tk 150 crore thru zero-coupon bonds 

Rancon Motorbikes, the supplier of Suzuki-branded motorcycles in Bangladesh, is set to raise Tk 150 crore by issuing zero-coupon bonds
24 February 2024, 08:11 AM

Stocks end week higher

Turnover at the DSE rose nearly 13% to Tk 862 crore
22 February 2024, 10:39 AM

IDRA seeks govt support for insurance coverage expansion

IDRA has sought cooperation from ministries and public entities to expand insurance coverage for citizens and properties to reduce the risks of damage and losses.
22 February 2024, 05:44 AM

BRAC Bank issues Tk 700 crore bond targeting small investors

Minimum investment threshold is Tk 10 lakh
21 February 2024, 14:15 PM

MFS transactions grow fourfold in five years

People made Tk 4,100 crore MFS transactions in 2023's December
21 February 2024, 13:42 PM

Summit Power suffers 46% drop in profit

Its profit hit Tk 221 crore in FY23, down from Tk 413 crore previous year
21 February 2024, 10:44 AM

Turkish CCI completes acquisition of Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages

Turkish beverage company Coca-Cola Icecek (CCI) said it has completed deal to acquire Coca-Cola Bangladesh Beverages Ltd (CCBB) for $130 million
21 February 2024, 08:02 AM