DCCI seeks more Russian investments in power and energy

A 14-member Russian trade delegation meets Dhaka Chamber president
28 May 2024, 11:53 AM

Bangladesh okays Tk 8,483 crore WB project for Rohingyas

The WB-funded cluster project will also serve the host communities
28 May 2024, 08:45 AM

US businesses want continuation of tax policy in Bangladesh: Salman F Rahman

A delegation of US-Bangladesh Business Council meets the prime minister’s adviser on private industry and investment
27 May 2024, 16:07 PM

Tax benefit on physical infrastructure unlikely to continue

As per the Income Tax Act 2023, the NBR has to provide a tax break on the income from physical infrastructure if it begins commercial operations within June 2024
27 May 2024, 14:59 PM

‘Full automation a must now for better customs management’

FBCCI President Mahbubul Alam says at a workshop
27 May 2024, 13:17 PM

No vessel could come back to jetty for rough sea

Cargo delivery resumed partially, but major operational activities remained suspended
27 May 2024, 12:45 PM

Stocks snap nine-day losing streak

The prime index rose 1.14% to end the day at 5,310.51
27 May 2024, 10:42 AM

Aman Cotton’s loss narrows as yarn sales rise

Aman Cotton Fibrous Ltd reported a 91 percent year-on-year decline in losses in January-March 2024
27 May 2024, 08:46 AM

Standard Ceramic’s Q1 loss rises by 60%

Standard Ceramic Industries Ltd’s loss increased by 60 percent year-on-year in January-March of 2024 as higher production costs and the taka’s rapid deprecation weighed on its bottom line
27 May 2024, 08:43 AM

Ctg port on highest security alert for Cyclone Remal

All operational activities, including loading, unloading and delivery of cargo, were suspended at the Chattogram port yesterday morning as the port authority issued its highest security alert No 4 as a safety measure against Cyclone Remal.
27 May 2024, 00:00 AM

Pharma Aids to buy Tk 11.38cr land for expansion

Glass ampoule manufacturer Pharma Aids is going to purchase 103 decimals of land at a cost of Tk 11.38 crore with the aim of expanding its business and modernising its manufacturing unit.
26 May 2024, 18:30 PM

Garment export to EU slightly up in July-April

Garment export to the European Union (EU) in the July-April period of the current fiscal year grew by 3.66 percent from that in the corresponding period of last fiscal year to reach $19.90 billion.
26 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Payment for foreign loans surges 44% in Jul-Apr

The principal amount plus interest payments for foreign debt rose to $2.81 billion this year, up from previous year’s $1.95 billion
26 May 2024, 14:41 PM

‘Bangladesh hardly utilising Asian regional trade potential’

Finds a study conducted by former Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman
26 May 2024, 13:23 PM

National Life Insurance recommends cash dividend despite profit fall

National Life Insurance Company’s board has recommended a 38 percent cash dividend for 2023 even though its profit declined
26 May 2024, 07:16 AM

Mobile operators allowed to pay spectrum fee in taka

The telecom regulator has decided to allow mobile phone operators to pay spectrum acquisition fees in the local currency, a relief for them as the US dollar has become costlier to a large extent.
25 May 2024, 18:00 PM

Tk 13 crore goods sold at SME fair

Entrepreneurs bagged orders worth Tk 20 crore
25 May 2024, 14:35 PM

Feni has potential to be an industrial hub: analysts

The ERD, Feni administration organised a workshop on sustainable LDC graduation
25 May 2024, 14:02 PM

Cut spending to save money: Wahiduddin Mahmud

Implementing development project with borrowed money not a good idea, he said at a debate contest of the Debate for Democracy
25 May 2024, 12:22 PM

7th edition of INFOCOM to begin in Dhaka this afternoon

The event from Anandabazar Patrika brings together 50 speakers from government, business, IT, media, academia and other leaders from Bangladesh and India
24 May 2024, 06:57 AM