Dhaka stocks rise in morning trade

DSEX gains 30.01 points as of 11:04 am
11 February 2025, 05:17 AM

Leasing state-run jute mills made easier for industrial diversification

The government has relaxed lease conditions for state-run jute mills to encourage private investment, which would address the financial losses of the factories, reduce the shortfall of raw jute, diversify industries, and create new employment opportunities..Around 40 lakh tonnes of jute ar
10 February 2025, 18:29 PM

Salman F Rahman used IFIC Bank for personal gains

Says Md Mehmood Husain, independent director and current chair of the bank
10 February 2025, 18:17 PM

Trump to impose new 25% tariff on US steel, aluminum imports

US President Donald Trump plans to impose 25-percent tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Monday, prompting the threat of retaliation from Europe and a warning from China that there were no winners in a trade war.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Default loans may exceed 30% by June

The banking sector continues to face challenges, including rising non-performing loans (NPLs), which are likely to exceed 30 percent of total outstanding loans by June this year, raising serious concerns, said Bangladesh Bank (BB).
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Tropical Homes built on honesty, quality

The intersection of profession, passion and academic background can be complicated.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Fully market-based exchange rate not now

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is not moving away from the crawling peg mechanism to a free-floating exchange rate regime right now to “avoid any speculative role” by foreign currency market aggregators.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Africawala to purchase Tk 7cr shares of BSRM

Ali Asghar Badruddin Africawala, a placement shareholder of BSRM Limited, yesterday informed that he intends to buy more of the company’s shares.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

ACI MD to buy its Tk 38cr shares

The managing director of ACI Ltd has again announced plans to buy more of its shares, reflecting confidence in the listed conglomerate’s potential, even though the stock price is yet to respond in kind.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Edible oil crisis to be resolved soon

The temporary crisis in the edible oil market will be resolved within a few days, Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin said yesterday.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Unclaimed import boxes clog 18% of Ctg port capacity

Around 200,000 tonnes of imported goods, stuffed in 9,644 containers, have been abandoned at Chattogram port for years – occupying 18 percent of its capacity, as customs officials point the finger at lengthy auction processes for the backlog.
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

BB keeps policy stance tight to tame inflation

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has maintained its tight monetary policy stance for the second half of the current fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 to tame the stubbornly high inflation. 
10 February 2025, 18:00 PM

NBR revokes tax benefits of Shuchona Foundation

The non-profit organisation was established by Sheikh Hasina's daughter Saima Wazed Putul
10 February 2025, 14:51 PM

Gold prices set to hit Tk 150,000 for the first time

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 149,812
10 February 2025, 14:38 PM

Edible oil’s ‘temporary’ crisis will be resolved soon: commerce adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin visits and inspects the production activities of Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna
10 February 2025, 13:46 PM

Default loans likely to exceed 30%, raising serious concerns: BB

The BB highlighted the growing concerns in the monetary policy for the Jan-Jun of 2025
10 February 2025, 13:23 PM

Meandering through tricky lanes

This objective is challenging but achievable, particularly if supply-side inflation pressures are mitigated.
10 February 2025, 13:15 PM

Contractionary stance will hamper private sector growth: Dhaka Chamber

A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says
10 February 2025, 12:43 PM

13 non-life insurers fined Tk 55 lakh for excessive management expenses

Eight were fined Tk 5 lakh each and five Tk 3 lakh each
10 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Economy poised to encounter substantial hurdles in H2 of FY25: BB

Despite various monetary and fiscal tightening measures, inflation has remained persistently high, staying above 10 percent
10 February 2025, 09:10 AM