Forex reserve shrinks by $300 million in a week

The reserves hit $21.15 billion on Sep 26
27 September 2023, 13:21 PM

BBS Cables’ profit nosedives 88%

The company’s profit fell to Tk 9.74 crore in FY23 from Tk 80.66 crore in FY22
27 September 2023, 11:20 AM

Govt to set up 3 plants to produce 370MW solar power

The government is going to set up three solar-based power plants in order to produce 370 megawatt (MW) of electricity in the country.
27 September 2023, 10:44 AM

Apex Footwear’s profit jumps nearly 21%

The company made a profit of Tk 16.71 crore in FY23
27 September 2023, 10:43 AM

World Tourism Day: Bandarban celebrates with marathon and procession

People of Bandarban celebrated World Tourism Day today by participating in a mini marathon and bringing out a colourful procession in the district town.
27 September 2023, 07:45 AM

Kabir re-elected as BCMA president

Md Alamgir Kabir, vice-chairman of Crown Cement PLC, has been re-elected as president of Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA) for the period of 2023-25.
26 September 2023, 23:53 PM

‘BB governor worse performer than 70 countries’ central bank chiefs’

New York-based Global Finance magazine finds, reviews performance of central bank chiefs of 102 countries.
26 September 2023, 19:28 PM

Visa restrictions won’t affect RMG exports: BGMEA

Apparel shipments from Bangladesh to the US will not be adversely affected by any visa restrictions imposed by the western nation, according to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA)..This is because the industry can continue operating without its officials
26 September 2023, 17:49 PM

No forward forex contract for over three months: BB

The forward forex rate will be Tk 113.85 a US dollar
26 September 2023, 14:56 PM

Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
26 September 2023, 05:00 AM

Tourism awaits a fillip from long weekend

In Bangladesh, the peak season for the tourism and hospitality sector begins in September and continues until March. And the upcoming long weekend is going to provide an initial boost to the sector, with operators in major holiday destinations coming up with various offers.
25 September 2023, 15:31 PM

Leather industry has huge export potential

The speakers at a seminar emphasised the need for skilled manpower in Bangladesh's leather industry, saying that it has a significant export potential
24 September 2023, 17:25 PM

BGMEA demands fair price from buyers

The BGMEA made the demands in a letter sent to Action, Collaboration, Transformation (ACT)
24 September 2023, 16:04 PM

Exporters’ dollar retention limit lowered again 

Traders are allowed to keep a portion of their earnings in the export retention quota (ERQ) accounts to settle back-to-back letters of credit liabilities without facing exchange losses.
24 September 2023, 13:12 PM

BTMA re-elects Mohammad Ali Khokon as president

The president, three vice-presidents and 23 directors were elected unopposed
24 September 2023, 10:27 AM

Lack of skilled manpower key challenge for tourism sector

Although the tourism and hospitality management industry in Bangladesh is expanding fast, the lack of a skilled workforce is the key challenge right now, stakeholders said yesterday.
23 September 2023, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh a potential trade hub for ASEAN, S Asia, SE Asian countries

FBCCI vice president says in meeting with Vietnam’s national assembly chairman
23 September 2023, 12:47 PM

First consignment of 45.8 tonnes of hilsa sent to India

The export price was $10 a kilogramme
21 September 2023, 13:33 PM

Pharma Aids to outsource glass ampoules making

Pharma Aids Limited is going to outsource the manufacturing of glass ampoules as demand has outpaced its production capacity.
21 September 2023, 10:18 AM

79 firms to export 3,950 tonnes hilsa to India

The permission will remain in place until October 30
20 September 2023, 11:47 AM