Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business
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BSEC orders digital overhaul to protect investors' funds
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India imposes fresh anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh jute goods
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Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline
27 September 2026
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BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution
27 September 2026
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Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares
27 September 2026
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When CSR becomes compulsory, does responsibility lose its meaning?
27 September 2026
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Handset industry squeezed on multiple fronts
26 September 2026
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Dhaka Chamber seeks Malaysian support to boost exports, investment
26 September 2026
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Tourism board seeks more private investment, inter-ministry coordination
26 September 2026
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What most Bangladeshis consider a safe investment?
North South University conducted a survey with the support of MetLife Bangladesh
28 February 2024
Internet to be disrupted on March 2
Submarine cable SEA-ME-WE-4 will remain disconnected for maintenance for 12 hours from 7am
28 February 2024
Mercantile Bank’s authorised capital to rise to Tk 2,000 crore
Mercantile Bank PLC’s authorised capital will go up to Tk 2,000 crore from Tk 1,200 crore now
28 February 2024
Forum panel to offer recovery plan for garment sector, beef up compliance
The Forum panel, one of the platforms that is contesting in the BGMEA polls, said it will come up with a recovery plan for the struggling garment sector, beef up compliance, and work to make businesses easier if it is elected
28 February 2024
United Insurance’s profit rises slightly in 2023
United Insurance Company Ltd witnessed a modest increase in profit to Tk 7.92 crore in 2023
28 February 2024
Standard Ceramic’s loss more than doubles in Q1
Standard Ceramic Industries Ltd, a tableware ceramic manufacturer, posted a Tk 47.42 crore in loss in the July-September period of the financial year 2023-24
28 February 2024
Alif Industries to take over two companies
Alif Industries Ltd plans to take over an export-oriented denim plant and a dredging company
28 February 2024
NRB Bank shares jump 10pc on market debut
Shares of NRB Bank surged 10 percent on their market debut in the two stock exchanges of Bangladesh yesterday.
27 February 2024
Impact of Red Sea crisis still 'moderate': WTO chief economist
Attacks by Yemeni rebels on commercial ships in the Red Sea have had only a "moderate" impact on global trade, Ralph Ossa, the World Trade Organization's chief economist told AFP.
27 February 2024
Housing Traders Oikya Parishad wins REHAB polls for 2024-26
Around 86% votes were cast
27 February 2024
Grameen America grants $4 billion loans for women entrepreneurs in 27 US cities
It will be on course to invest $5 billion within 2030
27 February 2024
Forum introduces panel members for next BGMEA polls
Thirty-five members from the Forum panel will participate in the biennial election
27 February 2024
Inconsistent policies, rules barriers to export diversification
Inconsistent policies and regulations create uncertainty for exporters and make it difficult for them to plan and invest for the long term, standing in the way of export diversification for Bangladesh, according to experts.
26 February 2024
US businesses urged to invest more in Bangladesh
World Bank Alternate Executive Director Ahmad Kaykaus says at a seminar in Texas
26 February 2024
MetLife Bangladesh settled Tk 2,981 crore insurance claims in 2023
In six years to 2023, MetLife Bangladesh cumulatively settled claims of over Tk 10,500 crore
26 February 2024
11 organisations to be recognised for developing textile sector
Eleven organisations, including 10 trade bodies, will be awarded for their role in developing the textile sector, expanding textile education and increasing exports
26 February 2024
Currency swap to help banks facilitate imports
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as the rest of the economy, will benefit from banks’ increased capacity to support imports thanks to the newly launched currency swap, said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI).
25 February 2024
Rushed GI status raises questions over efficacy
In an unprecedented move, the Ministry of Industries in Bangladesh has issued preliminary approvals for 10 products to be awarded geographical indication (GI) status in a span of just eight days recently.
25 February 2024
Poverty, inequality, food insecurity rise in urban areas: Sanem
Sanem carried out a survey among 9,000 households countrywide in Oct-Nov of 2023
24 February 2024
Inflation edges up despite monetary tightening. Why?
Bangladesh's annual average inflation crept up to 9.59% last month, way above the central bank's revised target of 7.5% for the financial year ending in June
24 February 2024