Tourist turnout lacklustre ahead of Eid

Hospitality service providers in Cox’s Bazar are not expecting an onrush of tourists amid the upcoming holiday centring Eid-ul-Azha as ongoing inflationary pressure and unfavourable weather are keeping travellers at bay.
27 June 2023, 00:40 AM

Dollar rate hiked for exporters

They will get Tk 107.5 for a dollar from July 2
26 June 2023, 13:30 PM

Refinance scheme made bigger for female-run SMEs

BB raises the amount to Tk 3,000 crore from Tk 1,500 crore
25 June 2023, 13:29 PM
22 June 2023, 14:32 PM

AP to invest $7.18 million at Bangabandhu Shilpa Nagar

It will produce foodstuffs, ayurvedic healthcare, personal care products
22 June 2023, 12:44 PM

BB relaxes loan repayment for businesses

Borrowers can repay 50% of demand loans payable for Apr-Jun
21 June 2023, 15:00 PM

EC's biometric verification system restored after 55 hours

Difficulties in accessing the system began at 8.30pm on June 18
21 June 2023, 14:40 PM

BGMEA moves to utilise Jamdani for wider global presence

It gives special training to 160 students, weavers, Jamdani makers
21 June 2023, 11:46 AM

Banks to remain open in industrial areas for RMG salaries

The areas are: Dhaka, Ashulia, Tongi, Gazipur, Savar, Bhaluka, Narayanganj, Chattogram
21 June 2023, 10:55 AM

National logistics committee demands simplified policies

It made the call in a meeting at the PMO
20 June 2023, 13:20 PM

Chinese company to invest $9.5 million in Mongla EPZ

This company will produce 10 million pieces of different kind of boxes for packaging like paper boxes, jewelry boxes, jewelry bag, watch boxes, and gift boxes, according to a press release.
20 June 2023, 09:47 AM

Pran Agro to raise Tk 262.5 crore through bonds

The coupon rate of the bond is 8.88%
19 June 2023, 15:40 PM

Bangladesh's exports retain duty benefit to UK

The UK's landmark Developing Countries Trading Scheme comes into effect today
19 June 2023, 15:29 PM

'Time to diversify export basket to UK'

FBCCI president says at event on Bangladesh-UK trade
19 June 2023, 14:45 PM
19 June 2023, 12:24 PM

Refiners want 20% hike in retail sugar price

They want to sell sugar at Tk 150 a kg from June 22
19 June 2023, 12:06 PM

Income tax bill passed

The Income Tax Bill 2023 was passed in parliament yesterday, replacing The Income-tax Ordinance 1984. 
18 June 2023, 18:00 PM

Income tax lawyers protest draft rule

Dhaka Taxes Bar Association staged a demonstration and besieged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) building at Agargaon in Dhaka for a couple of hours yesterday demanding cancellation of a newly announced draft tax return preparer (TRP) rule. 
18 June 2023, 18:00 PM

BB to launch debit card that can be used in India

The card will help travellers make payments while in India
18 June 2023, 13:28 PM

Walton Digi-Tech Industries wins Intel Partner Award 2023

It was awarded as the Best Market Accelerator in original equipment manufacturer and stands for Original Design Manufacturer category
17 June 2023, 11:53 AM