2 March 2025, 10:56 AM

Remittance inflow rises 25% in February

Migrants sent home $2.52 billion in February
2 March 2025, 10:48 AM

Intraco Refueling to cease CNG station operation from March

The company will transfer all Intraco Automobiles investments to its Bhola non-pipe gas unit
2 March 2025, 07:24 AM

Dhaka stocks rising since morning

The DSEX rose 0.6 points to 5,246.69 as of 12.36pm
2 March 2025, 06:43 AM

A quadripartite hub struggles for survival

Once facilitating diverse trade, the port became dependent on Bhutanese stone over the years
1 March 2025, 10:15 AM

Govt to clear Beximco payroll

The government will provide Tk 525.46 crore from public coffers to clear wages and other service benefits of workers and officials of 14 Beximco textile and garment units that will shutter from today.
27 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to create private sector advisory council

The government will create a private sector advisory council which will advise the interim government on what needs to be done to improve the business ecosystem, said Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), on Wednesday.
27 February 2025, 16:14 PM

Gold prices drop by Tk 2,507 a bhori

From tomorrow, each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 150,862
27 February 2025, 15:02 PM

China wants to import 1,000 tonnes of hilsa from Bangladesh

China also wants to invest in the cultivation of mango, jackfruit, and guava in Bangladesh
27 February 2025, 14:28 PM

Ecnec to approve Bay Terminal’s dredging project mid-March: CPA chairman

Once approved, a loan deal with the World Bank will be signed
27 February 2025, 12:05 PM

Zaheen Spinning posts Tk 12.29 crore loss in Q2

The company attributed the sharp decline to reduced sales volume and higher cost of goods sold
27 February 2025, 10:13 AM

Beximco shuts down 14 factories in Gazipur

Due to a lack of work, layoffs were initiated under the Bangladesh Labour Act
27 February 2025, 04:24 AM

AI-based credit scoring can open doors for small businesses

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based credit scoring can help small businesses, especially women entrepreneurs, get loans without collateral, according to experts.
27 February 2025, 03:00 AM

DCCI, Dubai Chambers sign MoU to boost trade

Dhaka Chamber president led a 29-member delegation to the Dubai-Bangladesh Business Briefing in the UAE
26 February 2025, 13:04 PM

Corruption-plagued insurance sector overlooked in reforms

The interim government has not pursued significant reforms in the insurance sector
26 February 2025, 12:12 PM

Peoples Poultry and Hatchery fined Tk 72.02 lakh

The company was allegedly involved in indirectly raising egg prices through collusion with similar firms
26 February 2025, 10:56 AM

Unit prices of Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU fell in 2024

Bangladesh shipped $19.77 billion worth of apparel to the European Union last year
26 February 2025, 10:34 AM

Meghna Petroleum profit soars 66% in Q2

It posted a profit of Tk 163.32 crore in the October-December quarter of 2024, marking a 66 percent year-on-year increase.
26 February 2025, 06:51 AM

Weak banks may face closure

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur’s comment that some ailing banks may face closure drew flak yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Food processors set sights on $2b export milestone

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM