Golden Harvest Group appoints new DMD

Golden Harvest Group has recently witnessed the appointment of its new deputy managing director (DMD). 
2 August 2021

UK factories lose a bit more pace in July

Britain’s factories reported a further slowing of growth in July - although it was still one of the fastest paces on record - as they struggled with staff shortages and supply chain problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, a survey showed on Monday. 
2 August 2021

Brac Bank contributes Tk 4.54cr in Covid support

Brac Bank has initiated a special CSR programme to stand by the families affected with Covid-19 on August 1. 
2 August 2021

Mashreq Bangladesh gets chief country representative

Financial institution Mashreq of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has named Kazi Ziaul Islam as its chief country representative of Mashreq Bangladesh. 
2 August 2021

Hotels, restaurant owners want to open doors after Aug 5

Hotel and restaurant owners today urged the government to allow them to open doors after August 5 to keep afloat at least 60,000 enterprises and their more than 30 lakh staff.
2 August 2021

Summit teams up with Commonwealth LNG to supply LNG to Asia

Summit Oil and Shipping Co Ltd (SOSCL), a part of the Summit Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Commonwealth LNG to collaborate in the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Asia, including Bangladesh.
2 August 2021

Stocks rise on upbeat investor sentiment

Dhaka stocks ended higher today as investors were upbeat after the announcement of another expansionary monetary policy for the current fiscal year.
2 August 2021

Potato prices drop on falling demand

The ongoing lockdown to contain the coronavirus disease has affected demand for potato, leading to a fall in prices of the tuber, one of the most widely consumed vegetables in the country.
1 August 2021

Govt seeks US investments in oil, gas exploration

Bangladesh has sought US investments in oil and gas exploration, particularly at offshore sites.
1 August 2021

Priority for Colombo-bound ships delaying others

A temporary decision to give priority berthing to Colombo-bound vessels at Chattogram port amid a pileup of export containers at private off docks last month is now causing berthing delays for other vessels destined for the two other transhipment ports.
1 August 2021

BB plans company to watch over e-commerce

Bangladesh Bank plans to form a company for the supervision of e-commerce platforms such that clients can feel secure in purchasing products and services from the digital outlets.
1 August 2021

Strong stocks behind DSE rally

The shares of many low-performing companies might have risen to surprising levels at the Dhaka Stock Exchange in the last one year, but it is the firms with strong earnings and dividend records that contributed most to the premier bourse.
1 August 2021

Small traders may go bankrupt

Repeated lockdowns in Bangladesh have pushed shops, particularly small and medium ones, to the verge of closure for good as their income crashed and debt mounted.
1 August 2021

e-GP tenders cross 5 lakh

The number of tenders invited through the e-GP portal crossed 5 lakh yesterday having a total value of about Tk 5,10,499 crore. 
1 August 2021

Trade resumes through Banglabandha land port

Trade through the Banglabandha land port resumed on Saturday after remaining suspended for 12 days marking Eid-ul-Azha.   
1 August 2021

Enhance skills to plug gaps at managerial level

Training institutes and master trainers are highly required to build managerial skills in the country’s workforce and plug the gap in managerial positions at local manufacturing and service industries, according to experts.
1 August 2021

Hybrid watermelon varieties buoy farmers’ hopes

Watermelons of all shapes and sizes are currently available in the market but other than satisfying a customer’s craving for the refreshing fruit, its cultivation provides a spectacular view.
1 August 2021

Number of govt’s e-procurement tender crosses 5 lakh-mark

The number of tenders invited through electronic government procurement (e-GP) portal crossed 5 lakh today with the total value hitting Tk 510,499 crore.
1 August 2021

Alesha Mart app downloaded over 1m times

Downloads of the Alesha Mart android app has crossed 1 million recently, with the customer rating in Google Play Store being 4.0 seven months past launching.
31 July 2021

66 exporters to get national export trophy

The government is going to recognise 66 exporters with the “National Export Trophy” for the financial year 2017-18 for earning the highest amount of foreign currency through export in their respective sectors.
31 July 2021