Bangladesh starts growing genetically-modified cotton

The variety, Bt cotton, will increase local cotton production by 7.5 times
26 August 2023, 13:47 PM

Investors see long wait for enlarged BRICS' economic boon

The expansion of the BRICS group of developing countries could provide a lifeline to capital-starved new entrants Iran and Argentina, but investors and analysts say a broader economic boon for the bloc's members is far from certain..Leaders of the BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and S
26 August 2023, 11:51 AM

India expands curbs on rice exports

The country imposes 20% duty on parboiled grade
26 August 2023, 11:18 AM

Indian farmers ramp up rice acres

It is 4.3% higher than last year
26 August 2023, 11:06 AM

Heineken sells off business for €1 in a bid to exit Russia

Dutch brewer Heineken said on Friday it had completed its exit from Russia by selling its operations there to Russia's Arnest Group for a symbolic one euro
25 August 2023, 16:27 PM

Local gold price hits historic high

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost of Tk 101,243
24 August 2023, 14:15 PM

Bangladesh to import onion from 9 more countries

The countries are: China, Egypt, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, Myanmar, Thailand, the Netherlands and the UAE
24 August 2023, 11:32 AM

Pandemic, inflation push 68 million more in Asia into extreme poverty: ADB

Developing Asia consists of 46 economies in the Asia-Pacific and excludes Japan, Australia and New Zealand.
24 August 2023, 11:10 AM

India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years

A lack of rain has cut cane yields in India
23 August 2023, 15:37 PM

It's time to sign an FTA with USA: FBCCI

FBCCI chief meets US embassy's commercial counselor
23 August 2023, 13:39 PM

Source more from Bangladesh, BGMEA urges Iraqi businesses

A six-member BGMEA delegation is now visiting Iraq
22 August 2023, 14:33 PM

Tk 8.5 crore Indian onions came through Hili in 2 days

59 trucks brought in around 1,800 tonnes of the bulb
22 August 2023, 12:55 PM
22 August 2023, 11:36 AM

S&P downgrades multiple US banks

Funding risks and weaker profitability will likely test the sector's credit strength
22 August 2023, 09:45 AM

Tariff commission wants zero import duty on onion

The commission writes a letter to the NBR
21 August 2023, 15:35 PM

Sri Lanka returns $50m of $200m loan

The second instalment may come by Aug 30
21 August 2023, 11:33 AM

Gold price below Tk 1 lakh again

A bhori of gold will cost Tk 99,027 from tomorrow
17 August 2023, 13:46 PM
16 August 2023, 13:58 PM

Economy growing but trade-GDP ratio falling gradually

Trade-GDP ratio halved when economy continued growing in a decade
15 August 2023, 15:24 PM

S Korean firm to invest $8.62 million in Bepza economic zone

Dongwoo BD Ltd will produce PU synthetic leather
13 August 2023, 15:01 PM