Dhaka stocks rise for second day

Most shares on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened higher for the second consecutive day today.
7 September 2022

Autogas consumption rising amid higher fuel costs

The number of filling stations that dispense liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), also known as Autogas, is on an upward trend across the country as consumption is growing amid government efforts to cut dependency on  compressed natural gas (CNG) and fuel oil.
7 September 2022

Local firms gain ground in making lights

Bangladesh’s entrepreneurs have made a lot of advancements in building their capacity to make lighting products and accessories for residential and industrial use.
7 September 2022

IBN Sina Pharma’s profit jumps 24pc

IBN Sina Pharmaceutical Industry Ltd’s profit jumped nearly 24 per cent in the financial year that ended on June 30. 
6 September 2022

Phoenix Finance suffers losses in 2021

Phoenix Finance & Investments Ltd incurred losses in the year that ended on December 31, 2021.  
6 September 2022

BB move lifts stocks

Shares in Bangladesh bounced back yesterday after falling for two consecutive sessions as general investors thought that banks might increase their participation in the market after a central bank move.  
6 September 2022

BB scraps 360-day special repo

The central bank yesterday scrapped the 360-day special repo facility thanks to the improvement in the coronavirus situation and a lack of demand for the borrowing tool.  
6 September 2022

Miniket is not a rice variety

The Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) will launch a drive to stop sales of miniket rice in the market, as miniket is not an actual rice variety, said AHM Shafiquzzaman, director general of the DNCRP.
6 September 2022

Rules eased for exporters to retain dollars

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday allowed exporters to retain the value-added portion of export proceeds in US dollars for 30 days instead of 15 days. 
6 September 2022

Inflation to keep rising in Sep

Inflation will increase in the August-September period owing to the hike in the cost of living and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, but it may decline in October, said Planning Minister MA Mannan yesterday. 
6 September 2022

Talks on CEPA soon: Modi

Bangladesh and India will soon start holding negotiations on a bilateral comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India yesterday.
6 September 2022

Stop illegal banking by cooperatives: BB

The Bangladesh Bank yesterday urged the Department of Cooperatives to take measures against the illegal banking operation carried out by several cooperative societies.
6 September 2022

Banks asked to suspend evening banking

Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked bank to suspend their evening banking operation in order to reduce electricity consumption as part of the government’s austerity measures.
6 September 2022

BB assures BSEC of policy support for stock, bond markets

Bangladesh Bank recently assured the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) that it would continue providing policy support to develop both the stock and bond market.
6 September 2022

Bank Asia awards certificates after training course

The 59th Foundation Training Course for the business officers of Channel Banking Division of Bank Asia has been completed recently. 
6 September 2022

Bangladeshi vessel with Indian transit container reaches Ctg port

A Bangladeshi vessel—MV Trans Samudera—carrying an Indian transit container from Kolkata reached Chattogram port today.
6 September 2022

‘Miniket is not a rice variety’

The Directorate of National Consumers Right Protection (DNCRP) will launch a drive to stop sales of miniket rice in the market, as miniket is not an actual rice variety, said AHM Shafiquzzaman, director general of the DNCRP.
6 September 2022

Bangladesh Bank moves to stop illegal banking by cooperative societies

Bangladesh Bank today urged the Department of Cooperatives to take measures against illegal banking activities carried out by several cooperative societies.
6 September 2022

Rules eased for exporters to keep dollars

Bangladesh Bank today said exporters can now retain value-added amount of export proceeds in US dollars for 30 days instead of 15 days.
6 September 2022

Banks asked to suspend evening banking

Bangladesh Bank today asked banks to suspend their evening banking operation in order to reduce electricity consumption as part of the government’s austerity measures.
6 September 2022