India's foreign exchange reserves snapped a five-week rising streak and fell to $563.5 billion in the week through Dec. 16, the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) statistical supplement showed on Friday.

“The people of the country will learn everything online and be able to carry out all regular tasks online.” she added.

Apartments worth at least Tk 1 crore with an area of up to 1,250 square feet were the biggest draw at this year’s REHAB Fair, which is an annual housing exhibition currently being held at the Bangabandhu International Conference Centre in Dhaka’s Agargaon.

As Bangladesh steps into its 51st year of Independence, one cannot help but applaud its inspiring story of growth. Bangladesh has transformed itself from an economic “basket case” into one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.    

Azizul Haque Talukder, the proprietor of Mahi Taj Iron Industries, began running his factory at the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industry Corporation (BSCIC) estate in Netrakona in 2009 in the hopes that he would get a gas connection soon.

Just two years back when the pandemic arose, Bangladesh’s healthcare sector faced a dreadful situation with its inadequate equipment and infrastructural facilities.

The biggest challenge the stock market faced in the outgoing year was floor price as the artificial mechanism made the whole market illiquid and shattered investors’ confidence amid the gloomy economic trends. 

Md Moniruzzaman, a senior partner at ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, yesterday was elected president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for 2023. 

Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) has presented awards to local and international brands in Bangladesh, stating that those were “the most loved” in the country. 

Farmers are showing interest to use more of their lands to cultivate hybrid rice, encouraged by an increase in domestic market prices, said seed sellers yesterday. 

Deshbandhu Group yesterday claimed that it has created 5,000 new jobs in the last one year after investing Tk 800 crore to expand production.

Bangladesh Brand Forum (BBF) has presented “the most loved” awards to local and international brands in Bangladesh.

Md Moniruzzaman, a senior partner of ACNABIN Chartered Accountants, has been elected as the president of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) for 2023.

It is sometimes very fascinating and incredible to see how people can demonstrate their talent, entrepreneurial capabilities and corporate leadership very modestly without any public exposure or much publicity. Such attributes very fittingly relate to Late Abu Syed Mohammad Obaidus Subhan (officially known ASMO Subhan), popularly known as ‘Boro Shaheb’ among his colleagues and subordinates in Duncan group in Bangladesh, and as ‘Abu’ among his colleagues in Camellia or Lawrie Group PLC in UK - the ultimate holding company of Duncan group in Bangladesh. 

Japanese insurers will stop providing coverage for ship damage suffered in Russian waters, a decision that could potentially disrupt Japan's imports from Russia's gas and oil producers in Sakhalin, people familiar with the matter said Saturday.

While date molasses is being sold at Tk 160 per kilogramme (kg) in local markets, the same product made by seasonal producers is going for up to Tk 200 per kg from the factory floor, according to traders.

Travel-enthusiasts, holidaymakers and tourists are planning to rush to various vacation spots across the country during an upcoming three-day holiday, which includes the weekend.

Although many countries have already shut down 3G, the third generation of wireless mobile telecommunications technology, or announced phase-out plans, Bangladesh is yet to set a specific deadline as a chunk of customers still use it. 

In January, Monirul Islam did not have to think twice about the bill while eating out in the morning or ordering beef or chicken items for lunch.  

The protection of intellectual property rights is key to transforming the country into “Smart Bangladesh,” according to Telecom Minister Mustafa Jabbar.