Extreme heat costs workers Tk 77,000cr a year: study
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Economy
Inflation falls to eight-month low of 8.32% in July
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Economy
BB considers Tk 1,000cr collateral-free loans for young entrepreneurs
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Economy
Govt targets sustainable farming on 50% of land
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Economy
SDG delivery, LDC graduation must move together
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Economy
Polish retailer LPP will continue sourcing from Bangladesh
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Economy
Bangladesh to carry out first-ever watercraft census
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Economy
Banglalink gets e-wallet licence
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Economy
SDGs face funding crunch, governance deficit: experts
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Economy
Govt leases 3 jute mills with Tk 619cr investment
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Economy
Meghna Group adds four new oceangoing vessels to fleet
The group now has the highest cargo carrying capacity in the country, 12.2 lakh tonnes
26 February 2023
Stocks keep falling
The indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the fifth straight day today.
26 February 2023
Stocks fall for fifth straight day
The indices of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the fifth consecutive day today.
26 February 2023
Building an organisation that promotes learning
In today’s rapidly changing business environment, organisations that fail to adapt and evolve run the risk of becoming obsolete. As the management guru Peter Drucker said, “The only sustainable competitive advantage is an organisation’s ability to learn faster than the competition.”
26 February 2023
Cheap and durable, cane products hold huge potential
Though plastic, plywood and board furniture have captured the market, the demand for those made from cane has not disappeared completely
26 February 2023
Palm oil Tk 10 costlier than govt rate
Though the government last December had fixed the rate of loose palm oil at Tk 117 per litre, retailers said they were charging Tk 125 to Tk 127
26 February 2023
World’s best green factory now in Bangladesh
Bangladesh now not only has the most green garment factories but yesterday also became home to a textile factory which scored the highest rating of United Stated Green Building Council.
26 February 2023
‘Reuse of plastic waste growing’
Plastic recycling plants in Bangladesh are becoming a vital part of the circular economy as foreign buyers are prioritising sourcing plastic products from Bangladeshi manufacturers who use recycled plastic along with virgin materials.
26 February 2023
Demand for luxury flats intact despite economic woes
The demand for luxury apartments has remained unchanged while the sales of regular properties and initiation of new housing projects are in the slow lane amid the ongoing economic crisis, according to market players.
26 February 2023
MCCI for continuation of energy subsidies
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) has requested the government to continue the subsidy on the energy sector so that the private sector can stay afloat amid the double blow dealt by the coronavirus pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.
25 February 2023
Bangkok Hospital arranges seminar on health awareness
Bangkok Hospital’s Bangladesh office has organised a health awareness seminar titled “Advanced 360° Cancer Treatment Services at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters” at Cadet College Club, Purbachal on Friday.
25 February 2023
City Bank, BAU in agri research deal
City Bank and Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on financial assistance for agricultural research and development to ensure sustainable food security in Bangladesh.
25 February 2023
Kellogg’s offers Ramadan package
Kellogg Company has started offering “Snehobhara Ramadan”, a package containing Kellogg’s Oats (400gm) and Kellogg’s Chocos (385gm), for Tk 600 from today.
25 February 2023
Prime Bank gets new DMD
Prime Bank has recently promoted a senior executive vice-president to the post of deputy managing director (DMD).
25 February 2023
Maritime sector can help boost forex reserve
Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserve would hit $200 billion dollars, if the country can properly utilise its maritime sector, State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday.
25 February 2023
ICT can play key role to diversify exports
Bangladesh’s export basket dominated mainly by garments needs to be diversified, where ICT can play the key role, experts said yesterday.
25 February 2023
‘ICT can play key role to diversify Bangladesh’s exports’
Ambassadors say at “Ambassadors Night” on the sidelines of BASIS SoftExpo 2023
25 February 2023
Bangladesh now home to world’s best green factory
Green Textile Limited Unit 4, a joint concern of Epic Group and Envoy Legacy of Bangladesh, scored 104 out of 110, highest in the globe
25 February 2023
‘How can RMG workers survive on Tk 8,000?’
Participants at a roundtable demand wage board, Tk 25,000 minimum wage for RMG workers
25 February 2023
‘Forex reserve could hit $200 billion if maritime sector is properly used’
State Minister for Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury says
25 February 2023