Janata Bank PLC plunged into massive losses in 2024 as its net interest income dropped significantly.

A recent Daily Star report supports this view, noting that while rice farmers benefit from more stable procurement systems, vegetable growers are exploited by layers of middlemen.

The chief adviser takes part in a talk at Chatham House, an independent think-tank based in London,

The bank’s net interest loss amounted to Tk 3,042 crore last year

The DSEX gained 71.17 points to close the week at 4,709.09

Businesspeople expressed hope that tourism during Eid-ul-Azha holidays will generate over Tk 700 crore in transactions in Cox’s Bazar.

33.1 lakh animals remained unsold

Growth projection remained unchanged to 3.3%

Nature lovers crowd hill destinations as resorts report full bookings

The victims are Abdullah Hil Rakib, managing director of Team Group and ex-BGMEA VP, and Captain Md Saifuzzaman, who flew Boeing 787 for Biman

New rates effective from today

Alongside existing exemptions for spouses, parents, and children, the government has proposed tax exemptions on donations made to siblings as part of its latest fiscal measures.

Chattogram Port has added to its fleet 15 new four-high straddle carriers, an essential type of container-handling equipment.

The government approved the purchase of 200 double-cabin pickups for the police and the import of 1.3 million tonnes of refined petroleum products to meet fuel demand in the second half of the year.

Bank branches in Dhaka experienced a massive surge in cash withdrawals and other banking transactions yesterday, the last working day before a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday. 

The Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) yesterday termed reform measures in the proposed national budget "positive" but warned that implementation of certain tax measures may lead to unintended burdens on industries and individuals.

Sonali Bank saw its earnings rise in 2024, driven by higher interest income.

The government has proposed a 3.55 percent rise in the budget allocation for agriculture, food, livestock and fisheries in the next fiscal year, setting aside Tk 39,620 crore.

The government’s latest tax measures are likely to put further strain on businesses, as tax burdens have increased even though economic recovery remains sluggish, experts warned yesterday.

The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 2.60 percent in the first ten months of the current fiscal year compared to the same period a year ago, thanks to a rise in export earnings coupled with subdued imports.