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Beximco gets nod to issue bond

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) today gives the go-ahead to a zero-coupon bond for Beximco, one of Bangladesh's leading conglomerates, to raise Tk 1500 crore from institutional and high net worth individuals.
31 March 2024, 14:10 PM

Smuggled sugar costing govt crores

The Bangladesh Sugar Refiners Association (BSRA) alleged that the government is being deprived of Tk 3,000 crore annually due to sugar smuggling.
30 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Cut import duties on essential commodities: FBCCI

Build a database of the essentials to ensure smooth supply, it says
30 March 2024, 14:51 PM

Scooter sales rev up as riders seek comfort

Local retailers post up to 65% rise in monthly scooter sales
30 March 2024, 13:48 PM

Foreign loan commitment jumps 300% in Jul-Feb

Although foreign aid commitments made to Bangladesh by global lenders surged more than 300 percent year-on-year in the first eight months of the current fiscal year of 2023-24, disbursement has remained almost flat.
28 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Litchi growers expect good harvest this year

There are over 4,000 orchards dotting the district
28 March 2024, 15:18 PM

High bad loans a 'big threat' to financial sector: BB

The central bank said in quarterly review on money and exchange rate
28 March 2024, 14:30 PM

Singer becomes first firm to start production in Japanese EZ

Singer Bangladesh, one of the leading manufacturers and retailers of home appliances in the country, has begun manufacturing products at its new factory, becoming the first entity to do so inside Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) at Araihazar in Narayanganj.
27 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Singer becomes first firm to start production in Japanese EZ

It becomes the first plant in Araihazar economic zone
27 March 2024, 15:07 PM

Contracts of Summit’s three power plants extended

The plants are located in Dhaka’s Ashulia, Narshingdi’s Madhabdi and Cumilla’s Chandina
27 March 2024, 13:56 PM

Soybean oil consumption falls as consumers switch to mustard, palm oils

Consumption of soybean oil in Bangladesh has declined as a section of consumers have switched to the relatively cheaper mustard and palm oils, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) last week.
26 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Tax on provident funds' income: One country, dual policy

A provision in the Income Tax Act 2023 created the discrimination
26 March 2024, 15:40 PM

Dhaka bourse's index falls for second straight day

The DSEX lost 66.73 points to close at 5,834
25 March 2024, 10:44 AM

Another Bangladeshi factory obtains Gold LEED certification

Gazipur-based APS Knit Composite Ltd scored 71 out of 110
24 March 2024, 15:34 PM

Russia wants skilled manpower from Bangladesh

The Putin administration will take 60 workers initially and more in phases
24 March 2024, 13:57 PM

Banglalink posts decade-high revenue growth

The mobile phone operator’s revenue grows 14.4% year-on-year to Tk 6,150 crore in 2023
24 March 2024, 13:16 PM

Feed prices to remain high in 2024: USDA

The high prices of feed for poultry, aquaculture and cattle will continue to affect farmers in 2024, said a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) report released last Tuesday.
23 March 2024, 18:00 PM

NBR extends duty benefit for Rampal power plant

Other power plants, regardless of ownership, enjoy similar duty benefits
23 March 2024, 15:23 PM

MIDAS awards 7 enterprises

Three-day MIDAS SME Fair 2024 ends
23 March 2024, 14:46 PM

Sustainable business-friendly environment a must now: FBCCI

FBCCI sits with different trade bodies to prepare budget proposals
23 March 2024, 14:11 PM