Govt to create private sector advisory council

The government will create a private sector advisory council which will advise the interim government on what needs to be done to improve the business ecosystem, said Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida), on Wednesday.
27 February 2025, 16:14 PM

Gold prices drop by Tk 2,507 a bhori

From tomorrow, each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 150,862
27 February 2025, 15:02 PM

China wants to import 1,000 tonnes of hilsa from Bangladesh

China also wants to invest in the cultivation of mango, jackfruit, and guava in Bangladesh
27 February 2025, 14:28 PM

Ecnec to approve Bay Terminal’s dredging project mid-March: CPA chairman

Once approved, a loan deal with the World Bank will be signed
27 February 2025, 12:05 PM

Zaheen Spinning posts Tk 12.29 crore loss in Q2

The company attributed the sharp decline to reduced sales volume and higher cost of goods sold
27 February 2025, 10:13 AM

Beximco shuts down 14 factories in Gazipur

Due to a lack of work, layoffs were initiated under the Bangladesh Labour Act
27 February 2025, 04:24 AM

AI-based credit scoring can open doors for small businesses

Artificial intelligence (AI)-based credit scoring can help small businesses, especially women entrepreneurs, get loans without collateral, according to experts.
27 February 2025, 03:00 AM

DCCI, Dubai Chambers sign MoU to boost trade

Dhaka Chamber president led a 29-member delegation to the Dubai-Bangladesh Business Briefing in the UAE
26 February 2025, 13:04 PM

Corruption-plagued insurance sector overlooked in reforms

The interim government has not pursued significant reforms in the insurance sector
26 February 2025, 12:12 PM

Peoples Poultry and Hatchery fined Tk 72.02 lakh

The company was allegedly involved in indirectly raising egg prices through collusion with similar firms
26 February 2025, 10:56 AM

Unit prices of Bangladesh’s RMG exports to the EU fell in 2024

Bangladesh shipped $19.77 billion worth of apparel to the European Union last year
26 February 2025, 10:34 AM

Meghna Petroleum profit soars 66% in Q2

It posted a profit of Tk 163.32 crore in the October-December quarter of 2024, marking a 66 percent year-on-year increase.
26 February 2025, 06:51 AM

Weak banks may face closure

Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur’s comment that some ailing banks may face closure drew flak yesterday.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Food processors set sights on $2b export milestone

The Bangladesh Agro Processors Association (BAPA) aims to double its export earnings to $2 billion this year, up from around $1 billion in recent years.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Telecom regulator itself being regulated

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) is struggling to implement various initiatives due to a lack of coordination as well as legal constraints that limit its independence, its chairman Md Emdad Ul Bari said.
24 February 2025, 18:30 PM

Dulux launches three products

Three new products of paint brand Dulux—Dulux Velvet Touch Diamond Glow, Dulux Weathershield PrimeCoat, and Dulux Promise Smart Choice Interior—were launched in Bangladesh yesterday.
24 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Chinese investor plans $3.82 million wig factory at Ishwardi EPZ

Bangladesh Haijindi Hair Products Co will produce 6.98 million pieces of hair wigs and hair-related products annually
24 February 2025, 14:33 PM

BEA interim committee demands arrest of office attackers

Prof Mahbub Ullah agrees to serve as convener of BEA interim committee
24 February 2025, 13:38 PM

Textile millers are seeking gas price cut and yarn import curbs

The millers warned they might submit their factory keys to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) as they will be unable to run their units under these challenges.
24 February 2025, 07:51 AM

Foodpro begins tomorrow

The 10th Bangladesh Agro-Processors' Association (BAPA) Foodpro International Expo 2025 is set to begin at the International Convention City Bashundhara in the capital on Tuesday.
23 February 2025, 18:46 PM