Import rules open up to spur trade
Star Business Report
25 August 2026 Business
CPD regrets factual error over factory closure data
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25 August 2026 Business
Meghna Bank to raise ৳400 crore through subordinated bond
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25 August 2026 Business
Ctg customs house begins destroying 126 containers of expired goods
Star Business Report, Chattogram
25 August 2026 Business
RAK Ceramics Bangladesh’s managing director to sell 885,000 shares
Star Business Report
25 August 2026 Business
Ctg customs to auction Tk 9,000 crore worth of abandoned goods
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24 August 2026 Business
Runner set to manufacture BYD cars in Bangladesh
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23 August 2026 Business
No-frill account deposits rise 24% in Apr-Jun
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23 August 2026 Banks

17 factories still closed in Ashulia amid worker unrest

Of the closed factories, 11 were shut down under the “no work, no pay” provision of the Labour Act, while 6 others were closed due to general holidays.
29 September 2024

434 units at BSCIC estates are either sick or closed

A total of 434 industrial units under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) are either suffering over financial issues or have already closed down due to various reasons..As such, some of these units are not operating at full capacity while others are not generati
28 September 2024

India sets roadmap to grow textiles industry to $350 billion by 2030

The country also targets generating 6 crore textile jobs by that time, India’s textiles minister says
28 September 2024

Renata’s profit rises 55% to Tk 362 crore

The company announced a cash dividend of 92%, up from the previous year’s 62.5%
28 September 2024

Higher policy rates may hamper investment and job creation: DCCI

"The government is gradually raising interest rates to curb inflation. This strategy may succeed in the short term, it should not be sustained over the long term," said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the DCCI.
28 September 2024

22 factories closed amid workers' protests in Ashulia

Protesters took to the streets demanding reopening of closed factories, withdrawal of cases and a salary hike
28 September 2024

Internet to be disrupted for 4 hours early tomorrow 

The installation is scheduled by the consortium of the SEA-ME-WE 5 from 2 am to 6 am on September 29
28 September 2024

Stocks fall sharply after 27 firms listed to Z category

Stock markets in Bangladesh fell sharply yesterday as investors went on a spree selling shares of 27 firms which were downgraded to the Z or junk category by Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)..The DSE downgraded the 27 businesses on Wednesday for violating securities laws by failing to properly p
26 September 2024

Dhaka Int'l Trade Fair to begin on Jan 1

The 29th edition of the DITF will take place at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal
26 September 2024

34,000 tax returns filed online in 2 weeks

The portal reopened on September 9
26 September 2024

Panel formed to investigate share discrepancy in Rahima Food Corporation

The three-member panel formed by the BSEC was asked to submit report in 15 days
26 September 2024

Indian potato import through Hili resumes after a break of 77 days

Two trucks brought in 47 tonnes of potatoes on September 25
26 September 2024

Use ACU mechanisms for paying members’ banks: BB

Bangladesh Bank yesterday instructed banks to refrain from traditional mechanisms of making direct payments to lenders in countries which are members of Asian Clearing Union (ACU)..Banks would have to instead adhere to the ACU mechanism of conducting transactions through central banks when
25 September 2024

Gold price hiked by Tk 3,045 a bhori again

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 138,708
25 September 2024

Visiting IMF mission to seek info on NBR’s revenue collection plan

A four-member delegation of the IMF will sit with NBR officials tomorrow
25 September 2024

Normalcy returns to garment factories

Most resumed operation while a few are still planning to reopen
25 September 2024

DSE asked to investigate unusual price hike of Islami Bank share

Share price of the bank hit Tk 70.4 today, up from Tk 32.6 on August 6
25 September 2024

Mitsubishi launches Outlander Sport SUV for Bangladesh market

The 1,499 cc vehicle is priced at Tk 49.5 lakh
25 September 2024

Stocks rise for second day

The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind
24 September 2024

Akij Ceramics launches big tiles

Akij Ceramics has launched a range of tiles sized 100x100 centimetres considering the huge demand for such products in Bangladesh..The tiles feature a high gloss finish that enhances the spaciousness of interiors, providing a seamless and luxurious look..They are designed to elevate
24 September 2024