The bond will be issued under private placement

The EFTA countries are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland

Dedicated platform launched to collect feedback

From August 4 onwards, every taxpayer must file income tax return online

The DSEX increased 7.57 points to 5,387.64 by 12:10 pm

Asiatic Laboratories Ltd, a Dhaka-based pharmaceutical company, has approved the construction of a 32-storey building in Dhaka's Tejgaon commercial area.

Apex Footwear Ltd has reported a sharp decline in annual profit, prompting the company to recommend a lower cash dividend compared with the previous year.

Taiwan is seeking to double its exports of chips and electronics to India over the next five to seven years as smartphone shipments from the country ramp up thanks to demand from the US, the head of the island’s main trade body said.

Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress over recent decades, driven by exports, remittances and a dynamic private sector. Yet in a world of growing volatility from geopolitical shifts, energy price shocks and currency swings, resilience alone is no longer enough. Safeguarding our economic stability must begin with how we manage foreign exchange reserves.

Bangladesh used $750 million in foreign aid during the first two months of the current fiscal year, a 64 percent rise compared to the same period last year, according to data released by the Economic Relations Division (ERD).

Another subsidised food programme for 1cr families struggles with incomplete list

Review aims to ensure safety net benefits keep pace with high inflation

BB mandates internal Shariah audit department to assist independent committee's work.

Traders create artificial crisis by storing hilsa to raise prices later

Real estate slump, stalled projects, and liquidity crunch hit ceramic firms

Lack of investment, skills mismatch fuel high graduate joblessness rate

Eco-tourism, heritage preservation, and stronger collaboration stressed at Dhaka roundtable

$488.79 million in principal and $178.32 million in interest were repaid in the first two months of FY26

The DSEX declined 35.05 points to close at 5,380.07

Based on the higher profits, the board of directors declared a 30 percent cash dividend for shareholders