RMG faces stiffer competition, rising cost: BB
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Sammilito Islami Bank: Principal withdrawal from Sept 1
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5G-ready handsets gain ground as users upgrade
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CPD regrets factual error in factory closure data
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Economy shows signs of gradual stabilisation
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Death of the consumer conglomerate? Unilever bets less is more
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A new fiscal year, a reform with economic risks
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RAK Ceramics’ MD to sell 8.85 lakh shares
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Bangladesh, Korea sign $13m grant deal to create AI experts
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BRAC University launches Centre for Energy and Logistics
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Closure of jute mills: Workers in Khulna demand arrears, reopening of factories
Workers of two Khulna jute mills which were earlier shut down today demonstrated demanding reopening of closed mills and payment of all dues.
17 August 2021
Stocks rise for fourth consecutive day
The stock market continued to rise for the last four consecutive days, pushing the benchmark index to hit a new high today.
17 August 2021
Anwar Galvanizing's Tk 27cr plan to double galvanised item production
Anwar Galvanizing, a listed concern of Anwar Group, has decided to double its capacity to produce galvanised products within 2022.
17 August 2021
E-orange owners, staff sued for embezzling Tk 1,100 crore of customers
Customers have filed a case against owners and staff of e-commerce platform E-orange for reportedly embezzling around Tk 1,100 crore by not delivering their products.
17 August 2021
Kuakata to reopen to tourists Thursday
After 139 days of closure, tourist attractions in Kuakata will reopen on Thursday (August 19).
17 August 2021
IFC to invest in Bangladesh, South Asian countries to produce Covid-19 vaccine
In the context of Covid-19, International Finance Corporation (IFC) will invest in the pharmaceutical industry, including vaccine production in Bangladesh and other South Asian countries.
17 August 2021
Al-Arafah Bank risk committee chairman reelected
Al-Arafah Islami Bank has recently witnessed the reelection of its risk management committee chairman.
16 August 2021
Pabna’s hosiery industry needs support to survive
Pabna is known as a hosiery manufacturing hub that supplies a range of garment items, such as inner wear, legwear and socks, all over Bangladesh.
16 August 2021
Stocks maintain upward curve
The stock index has continually soared for the past three days, lifting the benchmark index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) to a new high yesterday, while junk stocks were the top gainers.
16 August 2021
Govt signs 50m euro financing deal with AFD
The government recently signed a €50 million credit facility agreement with the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) to accelerate Bangladesh’s economic transition to a green economy.
16 August 2021
Trade thru Benapole suspended
Import and export activities through Benapole land port have remained suspended since yesterday morning due to protests from Indian traders for allegedly being harassed by India’s Border Security Force (BSF).
16 August 2021
Chinese firm to invest $6m in Dhaka EPZ
Chinese company Kaixi Fashion Bangladesh Co Ltd plans to invest $6 million to establish a lingerie manufacturing factory in the Dhaka Export Processing Zone.
16 August 2021
New mango varieties gaining ground
New mango varieties are getting priority on consumers’ list of preferences for being tastier and more attractive than the existing ones.
16 August 2021
Fazli losing lustre
Fazli always seemed to be a cut above other mangoes due to its unique fragrance and taste, but this widely acclaimed 200-year-old variety is losing popularity day by day.
16 August 2021
New plants stuck in pandemic
For one and a half years, Premier Cement has repeatedly pushed back its plan to start the commercial production at a newly built manufacturing unit in Chattogram.
16 August 2021
Terry towel makers also want easy conditions for raw materials import
Following suit of garment makers, the terry towel makers also urged the government to ease the rules for yarn import through land port from India because of rising local prices of basic raw materials.
16 August 2021
Chinese company Kaixi Fashion to invest $6 million in Dhaka EPZ
Chinese company Kaixi Fashion Bangladesh Co Ltd plans to invest $6 million to establish a lingerie manufacturing industry in Dhaka Export Processing Zone.
16 August 2021
Shirin MD of current charge at Krishi Bank
Shirin Akhter has been appointed managing director (current charge) of Bangladesh Krishi Bank in place of Md Ali Hossain Prodhania, who recently went into retirement.
15 August 2021
MyGP app completes 5th year
“MyGP app” has completed its 5 year journey enabling digital inclusion.
15 August 2021
Big Tech rolls on as investors shrug off regulatory pressure
Pressure is rising on Big Tech firms, signaling tougher regulation in Washington and elsewhere that could lead to the breakup of the largest platforms.
15 August 2021