No panel other than Osman's Sammilito Knit Forum collected nomination papers

The rate will be effective from tomorrow

The top rice exporter fears a production fall for late start of monsoon rains

The amount is 8.58 percentage points lower than the previous year

The company is yet to finalise the name of the bank

The demographic dividend that Bangladesh currently enjoys could turn into a liability if an adequate number and quality jobs are not created, according to experts.

Foreigners working in Bangladesh sent home $137 million in 2022, World Bank data showed although analysts believe the exact figure would be much higher since many people from other nations are employed in the country without valid permits.

The government awarded licences to set up new nine banks in 2013 despite criticism from analysts and economists and initial reservations from the central bank since the number of lenders was already high in Bangladesh and approvals were largely given on political consideration.

The advent of ChatGPT triggered huge enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) technology and its immense potential. Some experts termed it as the most wondrous invention after internet in recent times. Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, said, “This will change our world.”

Durable Plastic Limited, a concern of Pran-RFL Group, is scheduled to launch its “Safemet” motorcycle helmet brand at a hotel in the capital today.

Prime Bank Ltd organised a daylong training initiated by Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) on “Prevention of Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism” for commercial banks operating in Sherpur. 

Community Bank Bangladesh Ltd yesterday launched a Khulna sub-branch at KMP Shopping Complex in Khulna Sadar Thana. 

The Arab Union of the Manufacturers of Pharmaceuticals and Medical Appliances (Aupam) and the Bangladesh Association of Pharmaceutical Industries (Bapi) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on strengthening capacities and encourage trade between members.  

Md Abdur Rahim has recently joined Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan Bank (Rakub) as a deputy managing director (DMD).

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) organised daylong Bangladesh Apparel Summit at Melbourne in Australia on July 18 to widen the market of the locally produced apparel items in the Pacific region.

People in Bangladesh no longer need to travel abroad for purchasing Nike products as the US-based athletic footwear and apparel corporation is opening its first showroom in the country today.

A three-member team from Bangladesh has secured the third position among 17 other competing countries in the final rounds of the Unilever Future Leaders’ League (UFLL) competition.

Bangladesh needs a huge amount of investment in the energy sector to meet demand for its economic growth as a developing country, said Nasrul Hamid, state minister for power, energy and mineral resources, yesterday. 

Prime indices of the Dhaka and Chattogram bourses yesterday rose despite a fall in turnover.

DBL Lifestyles, a concern of DBL Group, launches the store