Business must serve people: this was the principle Samson H Chowdhury lived by. He saw no conflict between business and ethics, only the possibility of using both as a force for good.

The DSEX increased 45.18 points to close at 5,392.65

The DSEX decreased 7.58 points to 5,339.88 by 12:10 pm

Gold prices have hit another historic high in the local market, reaching Tk 194,858 per bhori (11.664 grammes).

Thanks to Bangladesh Bank, especially Governor Mansur, I was invited to join the large loan restructuring scrutiny committee set up by the central bank in collaboration with the finance ministry and the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI). Several departments of the central bank also took part regularly.

Bangladesh sees 66% growth in mango exports, but logistics and high costs remain major barriers

Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL) has appointed Ruhul Quddus Khan as its chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director, with effect from November 1.

Despite its potential to play a vital role in Bangladesh’s export diversification, the toy industry is struggling with inadequate policy support, weak infrastructure, and compliance challenges, which stakeholders warn could stall its global ambitions if not urgently addressed.

Pubali Bank PLC yesterday opened its Tongi Industrial Area sub-branch to provide modern banking services.

What helps make some American companies exceptional is that they’re able to hire the best talent in the world. Donald Trump’s decision to slap a $100,000 fee on new applications for H-1B visas - used to bring highly skilled and talented workers into the country to work for Amazon.com, Microsoft, Meta Platforms, Apple and others - poses a risk to that equation. But the US president has allowed himself enough loopholes to avoid such an adverse outcome.

Prime Bank Foundation has provided financial assistance to establish the Khalil-Malik Cancer and Kidney Screening Centre in Chuadanga under its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, aiming to support free cancer and kidney treatment for underprivileged communities.

Bank Asia PLC has recently signed a partnership agreement with G4S Secure Solutions Bangladesh (P) Limited, Protection One (Pvt) Limited, and Ornate Logistics Limited to provide cash-in-transit (CIT) services.

Bangladesh Bank report shows RMG and textiles as major loan defaulters; small firms suffer

Bangladeshi garment factories reduce groundwater use to 50 litres per kg of denim from 200

Merchandise shipments to India through the country’s premier seaport in Chattogram have surged after New Delhi imposed restrictions on goods entering through land ports.

Bangladesh achieves record $30 billion in remittance inflows, boosting economy significantly

The finance adviser urged the private sector to take a leading role in job creation and global expansion

The 23rd edition of the DHL-The Daily Star Bangladesh Business Awards will be held today.

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market

The 5.77-kilometre pipeline will help Padma save Tk 8 crore a year