Brokerage houses are in dire straits meeting their operating costs as low turnovers are leaving a massive dent in their incomes.

Bangladesh's export sector showed its prowess in 2022 despite the devastating Russia-Ukraine war, unprecedented freight costs, energy crisis, record inflation and a risk of a recession that loomed throughout the outgoing year.

Two more Bangladeshi garment factories have been awarded with the green garment factory certificate in gold category for their outstanding initiatives to save environment and ensure compliance.

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the negative impacts of traditional business practices on the environment and society, corporations are reevaluating their purpose and goals.

Stocks in Bangladesh yesterday took a dive for the fifth consecutive trading session while turnover once again plunged below the Tk 350-crore mark amid lower investor participation.

China’s Xiaomi Corp has started laying off workers in its smartphone and internet services business, joining a long list of Chinese tech firms cutting jobs as the country battles Covid-19 outbreaks.

Exports from Bangladesh to India would increase if the process of conducting trade is made easier as there is ample demand for local products in the neighbouring country, according to Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi.

United Commercial Bank won an award in “Excellence in Automation – Bangladesh” at a 4th edition of UiPath Automation Excellence Awards 2022 organised by UiPath Business Automation Platform in association with The Economic Times. 

Bangladesh needs to increase the inclusion of disaster risk analyses when formulating development projects in order to decrease economic losses stemming from natural disasters and climate change, according to experts.

Bangladesh Lamps Limited, an authorised manufacturer and distributor of TRANSTEC lighting products, including smart LED bulbs and tube lights, organised the 61st annual general meeting of the company on Monday.

Brac Bank has signed an agreement with the country’s private airline, US-Bangla Airlines, over a payment gateway service that will enable the latter to accept payments for ticket purchases by travellers holding VISA and MasterCard through its official website and mobile app.

Mobile financial service provider Nagad announced they will provide all types of services to Bangladesh Police free of charge for their contribution to the country’s Liberation War.

Two more Bangladeshi garment factories have been awarded with the green garment factory certificate in gold category for their outstanding initiatives to save environment and compliances.

Dhaka stocks continue to drop for the fifth consecutive day today when the turnover plunged below Tk 350 crore again because of low participation of investors.

The government is extending Tk 170 crore as incentive to boost cultivation and production of boro paddy.

Betel leaf grown in Kushtia is not only popular across Bangladesh, but also beyond the country’s borders with increasing exports in the last several years encouraging more farmers to cultivate the crop.

Bangladesh welcomed 2022 on a strong footing and was about to recover from the coronavirus pandemic in full swing and fire on all cylinders. In fact, economic activities were almost back to the pre-Covid level.  

The Bangladesh Bank has decided to form a fund using the undisbursed portion of agriculture and rural loans and utilise them to accelerate farm production.

Stocks continued to drop yesterday while turnover rose as some investors were active in the block market. 

Bangladesh Bank has extended the period meant for banks to make adjustments to their overexposure in the stock market in a bid to give relief amid existing bearish trends.