National Tea seek buyers again to raise Tk 280cr

Stock investors attributed the lack of interest among general shareholders to the company’s significant losses
19 March 2025, 13:05 PM

Ctg port links with Indo-Pacific maritime information sharing platform

As part of the initiative, the CPA arranged an 11-day training on the use of the IORIS platform
19 March 2025, 09:37 AM

Tk 721 crore remittance case settled for just Tk 15,543 in taxes

SM Faruqi Hasan, founding president of the Ontario unit of the Awami League, is involved in the case
19 March 2025, 06:45 AM

Uttara Bank announces 35% dividends

Uttara declared the dividend when many banks were not allowed to do so due to strict regulatory rules
19 March 2025, 06:03 AM

Govt forms panel to strengthen BSEC

The interim government has formed a four-member committee to strengthen the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the stock market regulator.
18 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt preparing smooth transition plan for Bangladesh’s LDC graduation: finance adviser

United Nations believes the graduation would inspire smaller nations, he says
18 March 2025, 09:14 AM

Dhaka Chamber wants Tk 5 lakh as tax-free income limit

It also suggested reducing the highest income tax rate from 30% to 25%
18 March 2025, 08:50 AM

Fu-Wang Foods’ workers protest demanding bonus, arrears

They blocked the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway for an hour, now protesting in front of the factory
18 March 2025, 07:47 AM

Dhaka stocks rising since morning

The benchmark index rose 0.30% to 5,221 points as of 11:22am
18 March 2025, 05:30 AM

ADP spending in Jul-Feb lowest in 12 years

Implementation of the Annual Development Programme (ADP) has reached its lowest point in at least 12 years, with about Tk 67,550 crore being spent in the first eight months of the current fiscal year (FY), according to available statistics..This means just 24.27 percent of the total outlay
18 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Chinese firm Safety Garments to invest $12.25m in Mongla EPZ

Safety Garments Bangladesh Co Ltd, a Chinese company, is set to invest $12.25 million in the Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ) to establish a high-end garments manufacturing industry.
17 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Banglalink appoints new CEO  

He will succeed Erik Aas, who is stepping down after nine years at the helm
17 March 2025, 12:42 PM

Abdul Muktadir new president of pharma industry association 

The election took place during BAPI's 54th annual general meeting on March 15, according to a press release. 
17 March 2025, 10:40 AM

Cotton ginners to get bonded warehouse facility: foreign adviser

Plan also in place to consider cotton as an agricultural product
17 March 2025, 07:17 AM

Azam J Chowdhury to raise his stake in Green Delta

He will buy 5.93 lakh shares from a sponsor of the same company
17 March 2025, 06:53 AM

Sri Lanka seeks JV investments in Bangladesh

Sri Lanka has expressed its willingness to invest in joint ventures in Bangladesh, particularly in synthetic fabric manufacturing, which holds significant potential for investors from both nations, Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dharmapala Weerakkody said yesterday.
16 March 2025, 18:03 PM

Banking reforms on the move

The Bangladesh Bank has embarked on a series of banking reforms with quiet determination. Most recently, it has tightened regulations regarding dividend payouts by scheduled banks, exemplifying the strategy of seizing low-hanging fruit in the pursuit of structural reforms.
16 March 2025, 15:30 PM

Chinese solar giant Longi to invest in Bangladesh 

The decision follows a visit by several top Chinese solar panel manufacturers in December to explore investment opportunities after Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus invited Chinese firms to relocate their manufacturing plants
16 March 2025, 12:50 PM

In expansion mode, Singer opens new plant in Narayanganj

The expansion is expected to enhance production efficiency and meet the growing demand for home appliances in Bangladesh.
16 March 2025, 10:55 AM

Consumer uncertainty weighs on electronics sales

The electronics and home appliance sector in Bangladesh is facing one of its most challenging periods in recent years due to inflation, currency devaluation and declining consumer spending on non-essential items.
15 March 2025, 18:00 PM