BGMEA urges US to allow duty-free access to garments made with its cotton

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) again requested the US government to allow duty-free access to garments made from cotton imported from the United States.
8 May 2023, 07:46 AM

Shams Mahmud elected Bangladesh-Thai chamber president

Shams Mahmud has been elected president of the Bangladesh-Thai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BTCCI) for 2023-2025 tenure..The BTCCI elected Mahmud in its annual general meeting held at Dhaka Club yesterday, the chamber said in a press release today..Mahmud is a leading entreprene
7 May 2023, 09:55 AM

Kohinoor Chemicals posts 16.5% jump in profit in July-March

The company's profit stood at Tk 9.87 crore in the January-March quarter of 2021-22
2 May 2023, 13:23 PM

BASIS signs ICT deal with Japanese association

The MoU was signed at the Trade and Investment Summit in Japan
27 April 2023, 15:27 PM

BB toughens rules for loans under new scheme

Clients are not allowed to enjoy new funds from the scheme if they have overdue export bills
25 April 2023, 12:24 PM

Walton’s profit falls 36% in Q3

The company made Tk 235 crore profits in Jan-Mar period
24 April 2023, 10:46 AM

Relaxy raises pre-seed funding from Sajida Foundation

With the investment from Sajida Foundation, Relaxy can expand its reach and impact, bringing its personalised psychosocial and well-being support services to more people,
20 April 2023, 14:11 PM

99.72% RMG units paid festival bonus so far: BGMEA

Only 6 factories are still working clear the bonus
20 April 2023, 13:55 PM

Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka

Taj and Vivanta will be operated by Borak Real Estate and Indian Hotels Company
19 April 2023, 12:08 PM

90% RMG units paid festival bonus so far: BGMEA

Some 82.19% already cleared partial salary of April
19 April 2023, 10:54 AM

bKash to invest Tk 87 crore in 2023 to improve services

The MFS provider made a profit for the first time in four years
18 April 2023, 14:17 PM

Mobile money transactions rising faster than prediction: GSMA

$3.45b was transacted in 2022, over 33% higher than prediction
18 April 2023, 13:36 PM

Evince Textiles makes Tk 2.56 crore profit in Q3

It counted a loss of Tk 3.48 crore in the same period previous year
17 April 2023, 14:43 PM

Turtle Venture Studio raises $1 million fund

Dekko ISHO Venture Capital will be its lead investor
17 April 2023, 13:29 PM
16 April 2023, 15:21 PM

Special council formed for jute goods’ promotion

The commerce ministry formed the Jute Products Business Promotion Council
16 April 2023, 14:41 PM

Star journo wins BASIS SoftExpo 2023 Best Reporting Award

The staff reporter of The Daily Star won the first prize in the print media category
16 April 2023, 12:12 PM

71 companies honoured with national export trophies

The awards were given for 2019-20 fiscal year
16 April 2023, 11:42 AM

Transportation startup Jatri raises $5.25m in A round

The round was led by SBK Tech, a Singapore-based Venture capital fund, along with participation from notable global investors, including ALSA, Genting Ventures, DVC, and Doha Tech Angels, among others.
16 April 2023, 10:17 AM

Govt forms new RMG wage board

A gazette will be published today or by tomorrow
10 April 2023, 11:47 AM