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Import-control measures affecting industrial output

Import-control measures and energy shortages are affecting the industrial output of a number of countries in South Asia, including Bangladesh, according to the International Labour Organization (ILO).
10 January 2024, 19:00 PM

Boro farmers fret as cultivation costs rise

A significant increase in cultivation costs is making the farmers feeling gloomy about getting fair prices
10 January 2024, 18:30 PM

Restoring clients’ trust in banking sector an undeniable need

The banking sector is the backbone of a country's economy, especially to promote businesses. However, sadly, the sector is plagued with multi-layered challenges.
10 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Square Pharmas logged Tk 1,898cr profit in FY23

Square Pharmaceuticals registered a 4.53 percent year-on-year growth in profit to Tk 1,898 crore
10 January 2024, 16:10 PM

Meghna Bank to arrange Tk 175cr for Star Ceramics

Meghna Bank will arrange Tk 175 crore from different banks and financial institutions for tiles and sanitaryware manufacturer Star Ceramics, a sister concern of RAK Ceramics Bangladesh.
10 January 2024, 15:25 PM

Sonali Life ordered to cooperate with CEO

The IDRA made the order after Aman in a letter to the IDRA said Sonali Life’s board had not allowed him to enter the company's office since January 1
10 January 2024, 14:46 PM

17 local firms join world's biggest textile fair Heimtextil

The four-day exhibition began on Jan 9 in Germany
10 January 2024, 13:41 PM

The US invented shopping malls, but China is writing their next chapter

Malls became a motif of modernity during the country's economic expansion. They offered consumers year-round protection from heat, humidity, cold and frost, as well as from busy streets and polluting traffic. Malls were safe environments where the steadily increasing numbers of more affluent Chinese families could shop and eat, stroll and meet.
10 January 2024, 13:20 PM

Reserves fall after $1.27b ACU payment

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves fell to $20.38 billion yesterday after the central bank settled import bills of two months through Asian Clearing Union (ACU), a top official said yesterday.
10 January 2024, 01:15 AM

Inflation stays stubborn despite rate hikes. Can it be tamed?

Even rate hikes cant tame a raging inflation, so what is the solution ?
10 January 2024, 01:13 AM

Doorstep fuel delivery plan is fraught with risk

Even though the government has approved a guideline, experts point out concerns in carrying flammable items in such manner
10 January 2024, 00:40 AM

GP backs out of Tk 30 minimum recharge

Amidst widespread customer dissatisfaction alongside regulator’s intervention, Grameenphone yesterday backtracked from its recent decision to substantially increase the minimum recharge amount to Tk 30.
10 January 2024, 00:30 AM

IDRA removes two-thirds of Swadesh Insurance directors over fund scam

IDRA has relieved 12 of the 18 directors of Swadesh Islami Life Insurance Company over allegations of embezzling fixed deposit among others
10 January 2024, 00:13 AM

Bangladesh retains top position in RMG export to UK by volume

While Bangladesh retained top position in garment export to UK, prices still remain one of the lowest
9 January 2024, 18:30 PM

BGMEA transforming RMG industry into global sustainability leader

The readymade garment industry in Bangladesh has embarked on a transformative journey, propelled by the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).
9 January 2024, 18:00 PM

RMG workers protest over new wage board

Garment workers today demonstrated in front of their factories and the Chattogram Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) office gate expressing dissatisfaction over the new wage board
9 January 2024, 16:33 PM

Eastern Lubricants’ expenses surpass revenue

Eastern Lubricants Blenders Ltd has seen its direct expenses exceed overall revenue in the second quarter of the financial year ending in June 2024.
9 January 2024, 16:20 PM

BRRI develops two new rice varieties

The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) has developed two new high-yielding rice varieties which are suitable for the Boro season.
9 January 2024, 15:05 PM

FBCCI congratulates PM, Awami League

Leaders of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI), led by its President Mahbubul Alam, congratulated Bangladesh Prime Minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina for winning in the 12th National Election at Ganabhaban, Dhaka.
9 January 2024, 14:10 PM

Roadmap for economic stability has been prepared for new govt

The government has prepared a roadmap to maintain economic stability, an issue that will pose a challenge to the new government, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal said.
9 January 2024, 12:41 PM