Union leaders demand emergency fund for laid-off RMG workers

They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission
23 December 2024, 15:06 PM
22 December 2024, 19:53 PM

Pran-RFL Group announces plans for improving sustainability

Pran-RFL Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, has announced plans to improve its operational sustainability by allocating all investments in line with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)..This includes ensuring the full recycling of all plastics generated by the
22 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Bangladesh, WB sign two deals worth $900 million for environment sustainability

These two financial agreements will help Bangladesh achieve green growth: WB country director
22 December 2024, 14:55 PM

Explanations sought from 13 banks for higher dollar rate

BB issued letters on Dec 19 and the deadline for explanation ends today
22 December 2024, 13:43 PM

Stocks break two-day rising streak

The prime index of the Dhaka bourse fell 0.48% to 5,196 points
22 December 2024, 11:24 AM

ACI Motors sells 18.5% stake to Japan’s Mitsui at $22.75 million

Two senior Mitsui executives will join ACI Motors to widen their global reach
22 December 2024, 11:06 AM

Joypurhat Sugar Mill starts 62nd sugarcane crushing season

This time, the mill will be operated for 34 days
21 December 2024, 13:18 PM

Presence of oligarchic market power still a major challenge: Hossain Zillur Rahman

The sixth edition of the Banking Almanac launched today
21 December 2024, 11:56 AM

ICT trailblazers honoured

Five companies and two individuals were honoured this evening at the 9th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the advancement of Bangladesh’s information and communication technology sector
20 December 2024, 16:29 PM

ICT trailblazers to be honoured at 9th BRAC-The Daily Star ICT Awards

Five companies and two individuals are expected to receive the awards in six categories at the 9th edition of the BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
20 December 2024, 13:09 PM

Panel formed to make tax expenditure policy

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) yesterday formed a nine-member committee to make a policy framework for tax expenditure.
19 December 2024, 18:57 PM

IMF sees brighter days for Bangladesh from FY26

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday said that the country's economic scenario may turn positive in fiscal year 2025-26 with the inflationary pressure easing and economic growth picking up.
19 December 2024, 18:09 PM

CPA to extend deal with Saif Powertec to operate New Mooring terminal

Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) has opted to extend its deal with Saif Powertec Limited, allowing the company to operate its New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) under direct procurement, as the process of floating an open tender to this end is facing delays..The agreement with the firm is
19 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Domestic tourism heats up this winter

The local tourism industry was suffering from apprehension over the loss of business amid a long recession stemming from mass unrest, which began in July
19 December 2024, 16:07 PM

Poultry association cancels decision to halt production

They backtracked from the decision after the government promised to address their 10-point demand
19 December 2024, 14:07 PM

REHAB’s housing fair begins Dec 23

The five-day exhibition will be organised at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre
19 December 2024, 12:23 PM

ADB to give $600m for economic management

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will extend a $600 million loan to Bangladesh to help the country strengthen its economic management and establish a transparent and accountable regulatory environment for private sector development.
18 December 2024, 20:19 PM

Govt to procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India

The interim government of Bangladesh will procure 50,000 tonnes of rice from India to address the depletion of the country’s food stocks and thereby meet consumer demand for the cereal grain amid ongoing inflationary pressure..The rice will be used to supply state-sponsored food distributi
18 December 2024, 18:27 PM

Govt to form taskforce for semiconductor industry

A high-level taskforce will work with Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) to formulate a roadmap for the development of a semiconductor sector, focusing on testing, assembly and scaling up capabilities. .The decision was taken at a meeting titled “Semiconductors – A New Fro
18 December 2024, 16:25 PM