Fake online loans lead borrowers into costly traps
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Economy
Narsingdi’s textile factories gasp for gas as fabric rots
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Economy
Sugar prices surge amid gas crisis, India’s return to imports
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Economy
Invest Bangladesh starts journey
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Economy
Women key to farming but face market barriers
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Economy
Runner to make BYD cars in Bangladesh
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Economy
Agent banking: Rural borrowers still get fewer loans against deposits
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Economy
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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Economy
Govt moves to cut vessel registration fees
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Economy
Edible oil imports face disruption for jetty shortage
Edible oil imports are facing disruption as importers are failing to unload goods at the Chattogram Port on time because of a jetty shortage after facilities were diverted to facilitate fuel imports.
31 October 2021
Dhaka stocks dip
Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange posted losses today.
31 October 2021
Ensure best business practices for economic sustainability
The country’s chartered accountants (CA) have called for more collaboration among entrepreneurs, industry regulatory bodies and banks so that businesses can take significant steps towards becoming instinctive enterprises.
30 October 2021
Tea production to rise this year
The local tea industry was in hot water not long ago as various restrictions put in place all over the world amidst the ongoing coronavirus pandemic had led to a decrease in demand.
30 October 2021
Affordable housing: a billion-dollar opportunity
In the 50 years since independence, Bangladesh has achieved great success regarding the development of the country.
30 October 2021
Bangladeshi origin startup wins Tk 85 lakh
OpenRefactory, a Bangladeshi origin startup that uses artificial intelligence to automatically detect and correct programming errors, won over Tk 85 lakh at the Bangabandhu Innovation Grant-2021 competition yesterday.
30 October 2021
Road construction costs may go up
Bitumen prices in international markets have gone up by around 24 per cent this month, for which upcoming road construction and repair costs are expected to rise since Bangladesh is very much dependent on imports.
30 October 2021
Target to generate 4,100MW by 2030
Bangladesh has set an ambitious goal of generating more than 4,100 megawatts of electricity from renewable energy sources by 2030 as the county looks to cut greenhouse gas emissions significantly.
30 October 2021
Covid takes a toll on female employment rate in banks
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on female employment rate in Bangladesh’s banking sector, causing it to fall alarmingly in the first half of this year.
30 October 2021
Attracting FDI: PM to open roadshow in London on Thursday
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate a roadshow in the United Kingdom on Thursday to attract more foreign direct investment in Bangladesh.
30 October 2021
Daraz comes back with one-day sale campaign ‘11.11’
Online marketplace Daraz Bangladesh, a concern of Alibaba Group, is hosting a one-day sale campaign “11.11” for the fourth time.
30 October 2021
Regulating E-Commerce : Companies have to register in 2 months
All e-commerce businesses will have to register with the commerce ministry within the next two months.
28 October 2021
bKash holds workshops for agents
Mobile financial service provider bKash recently organised workshops with select “Star” agents from around the country to train them on risk management and professional skills development in the financial sector.
28 October 2021
A tale of rapid socio-economic change
Md Moslem Uddin, a resident of Rooppur village in Pabna’s Ishwardi upazila, lost his job at the Pakshey Paper Mill about one decade ago and has seen considerable financial hardship ever since.
28 October 2021
Remove obstacles to connectivity
Bangladesh must address all impediments in connecting with other economic regions to successfully join the global supply chain and manufacturing network, according to various experts.
28 October 2021
BB relaxes stimulus rules for low-income groups
Bangladesh Bank yesterday relaxed rules over its Tk 3,000 crore stimulus package dedicated for low-income professionals, marginal farmers and micro-enterprises.
28 October 2021
Ensure your child’s higher education
Every parent wants their children to grow up with proper education in a safe and stress-free environment.
28 October 2021
Stocks rise though blue-chip index slides
The Bangladesh stock market rose for a third consecutive day yesterday despite a drop of the blue-chip index.
28 October 2021
Computer services export crosses $300m BASIS says actual amount is much higher
Computer services export from Bangladesh has crossed the $300-million mark as the coronavirus pandemic turbocharged the global demand for data processing, hosting and consultancy services.
28 October 2021
Rules for Tk 3,000cr stimulus package for marginal farmers relaxed
The Bangladesh Bank today relaxed rules for its Tk 3,000 crore stimulus package dedicated to the low-income professionals, marginal farmers and micro-enterprises.
28 October 2021