Fake online loans lead borrowers into costly traps
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Narsingdi’s textile factories gasp for gas as fabric rots
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Sugar prices surge amid gas crisis, India’s return to imports
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Invest Bangladesh starts journey
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Women key to farming but face market barriers
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Runner to make BYD cars in Bangladesh
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Agent banking: Rural borrowers still get fewer loans against deposits
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El Niño and its effects on Bangladesh’s agriculture
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Deposits in no-frill accounts rise 24% in Apr-Jun
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Govt moves to cut vessel registration fees
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Real estate fair kicks off in Ctg tomorrow
A four-day housing fair, styled “REHAB Chattogram Fair 2021”, will begin tomorrow at the Radisson Blu Chattogram Bay View hotel in the port city.
16 November 2021
Stock market to get Tk 100cr from stabilisation fund
The stock market regulator yesterday approved an Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) investment of Tk 100 crore from a capital market stabilisation fund to ensure liquidity in the secondary market.
16 November 2021
Online entity in Tk 15cr fraud case
A fraudulence case involving Tk 15 crore has been filed against four persons of a Rajbari business which had been sealed off and fined Tk 2 lakh earlier this month for selling substandard products.
16 November 2021
When central bank breaches own rules
In an ominous sign, the central bank has flouted its own rules when it permitted Aviva Finance Ltd to open five more branches although the financial health of the non-bank financial institution has been in a bad shape.
16 November 2021
Lighter vessel fare raised by 15pc
Owners of lighter vessels recently announced a 15 per cent increase in the fare for transporting imported goods on inland water routes due to the recent hike in fuel prices.
16 November 2021
Most listed power companies see profits rise in first quarter
Most listed power generation companies saw their profits rise in the July-September period of the ongoing financial year as the economy is recovering from Covid-19, according to industry people.
16 November 2021
Proposed EU move could strip garment shipment of duty benefit
A measure proposed by the European Union may affect Bangladesh’s robust apparel shipment to the bloc even if the country is awarded the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) Plus status after its graduation to a developing nation.
16 November 2021
Private sector’s engagement in COP26
The private sector took part in the COP26 and made commitments and initiatives with a view to contributing to reducing carbon emission, thereby achieving net zero emission by 2050.
16 November 2021
Audit firm raises red flag for Jute Spinners
The audit firm of Jute Spinners has raised a red flag for the continuation of business by the company.
16 November 2021
Bangladesh Bank launches digital platform EDSMoney for loans, deposits
The Bangladesh Bank has introduced an electronic dealing system for banks and non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) such that they will lend and deposit on short-term basis with each other through a digital platform.
16 November 2021
Two open-ended mutual funds get approval
The stock market regulator approved two open-ended mutual funds named Bangladesh Race Management Private Fund and HFAML Shariah Unit Fund.
16 November 2021
ICB to invest Tk 100 crore from market stabilisation fund
The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) is going to invest around Tk 100 crore in the stock market from the Capital Market Stabilisation Fund (CMSF).
16 November 2021
DCCI, Dhaka University’s IBA to connect industry with academia
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today teamed up with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) of Dhaka University to conduct sector-wise business research and other activities.
16 November 2021
Dhaka bourse ends day with a 115-point rise
The Dhaka bourse’s benchmark index, the DSEX, stormed to cross the 7,000 points level as it ended the day with a rise of 115 points.
16 November 2021
AB Bank share tops gainers’ list without any positive news
The share of AB Bank topped the gainers’ list today although there was no good news from the financial institution for the investors.
16 November 2021
New bill proposes govt guarantee on public debt
The Public Debt Bill 2021 was placed in the parliament today.
16 November 2021
Stocks cross 7,000 points level after 11 days
The Dhaka Stock Exchange crossed 7,000 points level again after 11 working days within two hours of the start of the day’s trading.
16 November 2021
Stocks recover from single-day knock
The domestic market yesterday put a stop to its falling trend from the previous day thanks to increased investor participation.
15 November 2021
Piper chaba bringing extra earnings for farmers in north
A creeper resembling betel whose vines are used to make meat dishes spicier is bringing some extra cash for around 10,000 farmers growing traditional crops in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram districts.
15 November 2021
LDCs to demand continuation of fisheries subsidies
Bangladesh has joined other least-developed countries (LDCs) to demand the continuation of partial fisheries subsidies as nations are set to agree to new rules for the industry and limit state support contributing to unsustainable fishing and the depletion of global fish stocks.
15 November 2021