City Group plans to raise Tk 1,500cr from stock market
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14 August 2026 Economy
Govt tightens watch on aromatic rice exports
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14 August 2026 Economy
Govt’s debt outpacing revenue growth: Bangladesh Bank
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14 August 2026 Economy
Import rules modernised with digital documents
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14 August 2026 Economy
Bangladesh seeks Australia, NZ support to expand trade
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14 August 2026 Economy
Yarn, fabric show kicks off in Dhaka
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14 August 2026 Economy
ShopUp’s parent platform raises $100m
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14 August 2026 Economy

Global Islami Bank signs IPO deal with two bourses

Global Islami Bank has signed an agreement with Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on sharing a “Uniform and Integrated Electronic Subscription System” for IPO management. 
18 October 2022

Rupayan City Uttara gets new CEO

Rupayan City Uttara has promoted its deputy managing director to the post of chief executive officer (CEO) recently. 
18 October 2022

Most DSE stocks struggle to get buyers

Stocks in Bangladesh continued to drop for a fourth consecutive day yesterday as apprehensive investors continued to sell shares while most stocks were left without a buyer for most of the time. 
18 October 2022

Govt should sign FTA with UK: FBCCI

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) wants to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with the UK to boost bilateral trade after Bangladesh's graduation to a developing nation in 2026.
18 October 2022

97% Bangladeshi mobile internet users concerned about device's security: study

Ninety-seven per cent of the Bangladeshi mobile internet users are concerned about their privacy and security in the digital world, according to a study.
18 October 2022

British cooperation sought to remain competitive in UK: BGMEA

Local garment makers today sought cooperation from Britain to maintain competitiveness for apparel shipment to the UK markets after Bangladesh’s graduation to a developing nation in 2026.
18 October 2022

Stocks fall for fourth day

Stocks in Bangladesh continued to drop for the fourth consecutive trading day today as shaky investors continued to sell shares.
18 October 2022

HC queries about actions taken against Tk 3,700 crore scammers

The High Court today wanted to know what action has been taken against the persons, including five deputy governors of Bangladesh Bank, who were reportedly involved in the financial scam of Tk 3,700 crore.
18 October 2022

ILO can help Bangladesh build skilled workforce: regional director

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) could help Bangladesh build a young and skilled workforce, said Chihoko Asada-Miyakawa, regional director for Asia and Pacific for ILO.
18 October 2022

Correcting course to accelerate poverty reduction

On End Poverty Day this year, it’s hard to find cause for celebration.  The Covid-19 pandemic triggered a historic setback, pushing 70 million people into extreme poverty in 2020 – the largest one-year increase in three decades. 
18 October 2022

Chattogram stocks keep bleeding

Most shares on the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) fell in the morning session today, stretching the loss to the fourth consecutive day.
18 October 2022

Dhaka stocks fall for fourth day

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell for the fourth consecutive session today.
18 October 2022

Plots still vacant at 60-year old industrial estates

Although the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) had established some industrial estates as far back as the 1960s, a number of plots at these estates remain unallocated as work on land filling, constructing roads, ensuring security services and other utilities is still ongoing.
18 October 2022

Aggressive IT export campaign urgent with govt support

Bangladesh’s IT industry needs government support to aggressively promote local entrepreneurs’ prowess among global clients, said Russell T Ahmed, president of the Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS). 
18 October 2022

Rising external debt poses risks to forex reserves

Rising external debt may pose some risks to Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves in the future as higher debt servicing will be required on accumulated loans, said the Bangladesh Bank yesterday. 
18 October 2022

Bank Asia signs ‘issuing bank agreement’ with Exim Bank of India

Bank Asia has signed an “Issuing Bank Agreement” with the Export-Import (Exim) Bank of India to avail a “Trade Assistance Programme” (TAP). 
17 October 2022

Mercantile Bank gets ISO certificate

Mercantile Bank has recently been awarded with the certificate of the International Organisation for Standardisation(ISO) by Bureau Veritas Certification Holding SAS-UK branch for its outstanding performance and fulfilling the requirements of ISO standards.
17 October 2022

Stocks bleed as uncertainty deepens

Stocks in Bangladesh dropped for the third consecutive day yesterday as investors were largely inactive amid deepening uncertainty caused by the sharp deterioration in a number of macroeconomic indicators. 
17 October 2022

Far East Knitting clocks 40pc higher profit

Far East Knitting & Dyeing Industries Limited posted more than 40 per cent higher profit in the last financial year.  
17 October 2022

Apex Foods’ profit more than doubles

Apex Foods Limited’s profit more than doubled in the financial year that ended on June 30 on the back of a hike in product prices and a reduction of costs.  
17 October 2022