The domestic stock market dropped for a third consecutive day as shaky investors continued to book profits following a recent upsurge in share values, according to market analysts.

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) yesterday urged the EU to continue providing trade benefits to Bangladesh for 12 years after the country’s graduation to a developing nation in 2026.

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday laid emphasis on expanding fields of cooperation with Moscow, saying Bangladesh will welcome Russia’s investment in its jute industry.

Onion imports from countries other than India are on the rise as prices of the kitchen staple are higher when brought in from the neighbouring nation.

The government has formed a new committee to bring all e-commerce firms in Bangladesh under one umbrella and safeguard the interests of the consumers and merchants who were deceived.

Bangladesh is forecast to remain ahead of India in terms of per capita gross domestic product (GDP) in the next five years to 2026 powered by buoyancy in remittance, exports and agricultural activities.

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ficci) will organise a programme on November 21 to commemorate the 50 years of Bangladesh’s Independence.

Yet another 15-member committee has been formed with the instruction of the cabinet division to protect the interests of the e-commerce consumers and merchants.

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today urged the European Union (EU) to continue providing trade benefit to Bangladesh for 12 years more after the country's graduation to a developing nation in 2026.

Profit taking tendency among stock investors continued for the last three consecutive days led by big paid-up capital based companies as the stockmarket fell today also.

Manufacturers of raw materials used in making medicines will receive tax exemption until 2032 as the government looks to encourage local production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) to cut import reliance and bolster exports.

State banks in Bangladesh are maintaining an elevated level of loan concentration among a handful of clients, putting their own financial health and the interest of depositors at grave risk.

The International Monetary Fund yesterday cut the economic growth forecast for Bangladesh to 6.5 per cent for the current fiscal year from its April projection of 7.5 per cent.

The High Court yesterday called for a four-member interim board to be formed at the earliest for assessing the liabilities of Evaly, in a development that can bring some solace to the thousands of aggrieved customers and vendors of the controversial e-commerce platform.

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) will undertake an income tax survey from today to collect information about those who still remain outside of its tax net despite having taxable income. 

Stocks fell for the second consecutive day yesterday as investors kept booking profits.

A private sector emergency operation centre focusing on disaster risk management was opened at the office of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) yesterday.

The government is set to provide preference to local IT and software companies in public procurements for setting up digital systems.

Bangladesh has a significant opportunity to expand its hold on the global technical textile and personal protective equipment (PPE) markets once local manufacturers find reliable raw material sources and upgrade their operations, according to a study published yesterday.

Amid a deluge of complaints against some beleaguered e-commerce companies, the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB) and Access to Information Programme (a2i) have stepped up to build a digital system that will automatically receive and settle customer grievances.