Green Delta Insurance profit drops 12% in 2024

Reduced premium income behind profit decline
12 February 2025, 09:24 AM

Govt considers charging industries for water use

The government is considering charging industrial unit owners for water usage and will categorise industries based on water consumption while offering incentives for recycling initiatives, said Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan yesterday.
11 February 2025, 18:35 PM

27 apparel makers attend Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris

A total of 27 apparel makers from Bangladesh are participating in this year’s Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, according to a statement from the event’s organisers..Companies participating in the three-day fair, which began at the Le Bourget Exhibition Centre in Paris on Monday, are showca
11 February 2025, 16:40 PM

Bajus calls for action against non-VAT registered jewellers to ensure fair competition

The Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (Bajus) has urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to take decisive action against non-VAT registered jewellery businesses to ensure a level playing field in the domestic market..In a letter, Bajus commended the recent move by the NBR to introduce E
11 February 2025, 15:59 PM

BGMEA administrator’s tenure extended until Jun 16

The four-month extension comes into effect on February 17 this year
11 February 2025, 14:08 PM

Lighter vessel shortage disrupts unloading at Ctg port

Mother vessels are provided with only one lighter vessel against the demand for four
11 February 2025, 13:40 PM

Jamuna Oil's profit rises 17% in Q2

Higher interest income drove the profit growth 
11 February 2025, 11:29 AM

Leasing state-run jute mills made easier for industrial diversification

The government has relaxed lease conditions for state-run jute mills to encourage private investment, which would address the financial losses of the factories, reduce the shortfall of raw jute, diversify industries, and create new employment opportunities..Around 40 lakh tonnes of jute ar
10 February 2025, 18:29 PM

Gold prices set to hit Tk 150,000 for the first time

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 149,812
10 February 2025, 14:38 PM

Edible oil’s ‘temporary’ crisis will be resolved soon: commerce adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin visits and inspects the production activities of Daulatpur Jute Mill in Khulna
10 February 2025, 13:46 PM

Default loans likely to exceed 30%, raising serious concerns: BB

The BB highlighted the growing concerns in the monetary policy for the Jan-Jun of 2025
10 February 2025, 13:23 PM

Meandering through tricky lanes

This objective is challenging but achievable, particularly if supply-side inflation pressures are mitigated.
10 February 2025, 13:15 PM

Contractionary stance will hamper private sector growth: Dhaka Chamber

A more flexible and balanced monetary policy should be there, the trade body says
10 February 2025, 12:43 PM

13 non-life insurers fined Tk 55 lakh for excessive management expenses

Eight were fined Tk 5 lakh each and five Tk 3 lakh each
10 February 2025, 10:42 AM

Pacific Casuals shuts two factories amid workers’ unrest

The factory management issued a notice yesterday after workers stopped working and began demonstrating inside the factory premises
10 February 2025, 07:55 AM

Plastic goods exports growing 

Plastic exports are expected to rise further as global demand increases, said BPGMEA President Shamim Ahmed at its office.
10 February 2025, 07:45 AM

NBR seeks proposals on VAT law

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Saturday requested businesses to submit their proposals regarding value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty as part of its efforts to frame tax proposals for the 2025-26 fiscal year, which will begin in July.
9 February 2025, 20:07 PM

IPPS for deferring LDC graduation by 10-12 years

The Intellectual Property and Policy Studies (IPPS), a non-profit organisation, yesterday urged the government to defer the country's graduation from least developed country (LDC) status by at least 10 to 12 years..Bangladesh has yet to properly evaluate the post-LDC graduation impact on v
9 February 2025, 18:34 PM

Economy on expansion track for 4th straight month in Jan: PMI

The country’s economy remained on an expansion track for the fourth consecutive month in January this year, according to an unofficial estimate, as growing exports, seasonal consumption trends and a boost in the agro supply chain are being considered potential drivers of this growth. .In
9 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Bring bank looters to justice: chief adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today directed the Bangladesh Bank governor and the authorities concerned to bring those involved in looting money from banks to justice as soon as possible.
9 February 2025, 15:20 PM