Card transactions hit 27-month low in August

Transactions through debit, credit and prepaid cards dipped to a 27-month low in August this year, owing to a lack of cash in ATM booths amidst security concerns and people curtailing spending for political uncertainties..Overall transactions through the cards in August amounted to Tk 33,9
10 October 2024, 18:23 PM

Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival

The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
10 October 2024, 15:56 PM

Climate action not a burden, but an opportunity for businesses: energy adviser

Bangladesh Apparel Exchange organised the second edition of Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 today
10 October 2024, 12:21 PM

Stocks rebound from 3-day fall

Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh saw a big rebound yesterday, snapping a three-day losing streak thanks to the rise in share values of some prominent companies, most of which are financially sound..The shares of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Grameenph
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh's rice output crosses 4cr tonnes for the first time

For the first time, Bangladesh has bagged more than 4 crore tonnes of rice in a fiscal year (FY) thanks to increasing yields of the most grown crop, according to official data.
9 October 2024, 16:18 PM

Merchant marine officers’ body demands overall reform in maritime sector

Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association made the call in a press briefing
9 October 2024, 14:44 PM

realme 12 launched, setting a new benchmark for speed & affordability

Smartphone brand “realme” recently unveiled its latest handset, named “realme 12”, in the Bangladesh market..Featuring supervooc fast charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess, the new device sets standards in the mid-range segment with its ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy, said a pr
9 October 2024, 14:05 PM

Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep

Bangladesh shipped $11.37 billion worth of merchandise in the first quarter
9 October 2024, 10:23 AM

Stocks continue to bleed

Stock markets in Bangladesh maintained a downward trend for a third consecutive day yesterday, with the values of a majority of shares marking a significant drop..The shares of companies like Islami Bank Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, Re
8 October 2024, 18:00 PM

‘Three Zeros’ of Yunus a major catalyst for SDGs

The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions
8 October 2024, 17:00 PM

GPH Ispat posts Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year

The steel manufacturer made Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year
8 October 2024, 08:41 AM

Interim govt to continue the Japan funded project

The interim government will undertake a lone mega project during its tenure, namely the Matarbari deep-sea port, according to Planning and Education Adviser Prof Wahiduddin Mahmud.
7 October 2024, 18:24 PM

BSEC forms taskforce to reform stock market

The five-member panel starts working today
7 October 2024, 12:25 PM

31 orgs, individuals receive tourism, hospitality awards

Thirty-one organisations and individuals in 25 categories have been recognised and awarded for their excellence in Bangladesh travel, tourism and hospitality sectors
6 October 2024, 16:12 PM

Stocks post sharp fall

The DSEX edged down 1.53% from the previous day
6 October 2024, 11:07 AM

Olympic Industries to buy lands at Bashundhara, Narayanganj 

The company will spend Tk 11.51 crore for the Bashundhara land and Tk 15.32 lakh at Narayanganj
6 October 2024, 10:44 AM

Bangladesh Submarine Cables profit falls 34 percent

The company attributed the drop to reduced earnings from international private leased circuit (IPLC) rent and IP Transit services, heightened market competition, and the prolonged disconnection of defaulted clients
6 October 2024, 06:36 AM

Wage growth still below inflation

Unskilled workers wage grew 8.01% in September this year when inflation was 9.92%
5 October 2024, 13:39 PM

14 companies asked to explain failure to pay dividends

The companies declared dividends last year, but failed to hand over those
5 October 2024, 13:02 PM

DSE stocks rebound after massive fall

Indices of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) rose yesterday on falling by a massive extent on the preceding three days, which was followed by protests by some investors in the capital’s Motijheel who blamed some of the regulator’s recent punitive measures. .The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange
3 October 2024, 18:04 PM