Bangladesh, India discuss lifting yarn import curbs
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Bangladesh one of lowest R&D spenders among peers - Khosru says
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Sept LNG cargoes cost more than double pre-war rates
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Jute farmers struggle as prices tumble
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Longer road to recovery as 19 economic indicators worsen
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ADP spending by 10 ministries, divisions was zero in July
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First EPR guideline marks a milestone
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Govt forms panel to shift fiscal year to April-March
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Banks need tailored approach to start-up financing: BIBM
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Ctg customs to auction Tk 9,000cr abandoned goods
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Paperfly’s legal notice to Evaly seeks Tk 7 crore due
Tech-based logistics provider Paperfly has recently sent a legal notice to beleaguered e-commerce platform Evaly asking for the settlement of outstanding payments for delivery service charges of Tk 7 crore.
8 September 2021
DSE asked to find reasons behind junk stocks’ rising prices
The stock market regulator today asked the Dhaka bourse to submit a report about the reasons behind the skyrocketing prices of low-performing companies and junk stocks.
8 September 2021
SBAC Bank to enter merchant banking, asset management business
The South Bangla Agriculture and Commerce (SBAC) Bank has decided to launch two subsidiary companies to foray into merchant banking and asset management business.
8 September 2021
Dhaka stock index continues rising
Amid the drop of most of the listed companies' stock prices, the benchmark index of the Dhaka bourse today soared and broke its previous record.
8 September 2021
Swisscontact, Chevron deal to create skilled workforce
Swisscontact Bangladesh has recently signed an agreement with Chevron Bangladesh at The Westin Dhaka to establish a training institute in Sylhet to create skilled workforce and provide easy access to vocational training for youths under Sylhet City Corporation (SCC).
7 September 2021
Jamuna Group retracts plan to invest in Evaly
Jamuna Group has retracted its plan to invest in Evaly after analysing the beleaguered e-commerce platform’s assets and liabilities and business strategy, said a top official of Jamuna Group yesterday.
7 September 2021
Pubali Bank, Bank Muscat in $52m deal
Pubali Bank has reached a syndicated loan facility agreement worth $52 million with Bank Muscat. The facility will help Pubali Bank provide liquidity services to local banks and local import and export businesses and strengthen the country’s economic growth, generating up to $200 million of additional trade every year, says a press release.
7 September 2021
China’s economy gets welcome boost from strong Aug exports
China’s exports unexpectedly grew at a faster pace in August thanks to solid global demand, helping take some of the pressure off the world’s second-biggest economy as it navigates its way through headwinds from several fronts.
7 September 2021
Taro stolon a boon for Joypurhat farmers
Taro stolon, which is “Kochur Loti” in Bangla, has turned into a boon for farmers of Panchbibi upazila of Joypurhat as its consumption has slowly grown locally and internationally over the years.
7 September 2021
Ensure easy loan disbursement for SMEs
Structural reforms are needed to ensure quick and easy loan disbursements for the cottage and micro industry and small and medium enterprises (SME), according to speakers at a webinar yesterday.
7 September 2021
BB tells NBFIs to avoid unlicensed courier services
Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) in the country to not transport any materials through unlicenced courier service companies.
7 September 2021
Stocks up for sixth straight day to hit fresh peaks
Shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) continued their upward movement yesterday, buoyed by investors’ cheerful participation, helping the key indices set new records.
7 September 2021
Customers suffer as Nagad blocks accounts alleging suspicious transactions
A number of customers of Nagad have alleged that they were facing troubles in carrying out transactions on their accounts as the mobile financial service provider has suspended them on suspicion of unusual transactions with e-commerce platforms.
7 September 2021
Beximco gets more time to raise fund through Sukuk
The stock market regulator has again extended the time for Beximco till September 30 to raise Tk 3,000 crore through Sukuk bonds as it failed to attract investors.
7 September 2021
Govt mulls policy on food delivery
With the demand for food delivery through online purchase growing fast, the government is planning to frame a policy in order to streamline the business and protect interests of all the actors in the chain, including customers and suppliers.
7 September 2021
Ensure easy loan disbursement for SMEs: experts at DCCI, SME Foundation webinar
Structural reforms are needed for easy loan disbursement for the Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CMSMEs), speakers said at a webinar today.
7 September 2021
NBFIs asked to stop taking services from unlicensed couriers
Bangladesh Bank today asked non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to stop taking services from unlicensed courier companies.
7 September 2021
DSE index keeps rising
The benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange continued increasing and reaching new heights amid buoyancy of investors.
7 September 2021
Subscription period for Beximco's sukuk extended till Sep 30
The stock market regulator has again extended the subscription period for Beximco's sukuk till September 30 as it failed to attract general investors.
7 September 2021
Jamuna Group cancels plan to invest in Evaly
Jamuna Group has decided to cancel its plan to invest in controversial ecommerce platform Evaly, said a top official of Jamnua Group today.
7 September 2021