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Street protests will not influence banking decisions: BB spokesperson
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Higher policy rates may hamper investment and job creation: DCCI
"The government is gradually raising interest rates to curb inflation. This strategy may succeed in the short term, it should not be sustained over the long term," said Ashraf Ahmed, president of the DCCI.
28 September 2024, 09:46 AM
22 factories closed amid workers' protests in Ashulia
Protesters took to the streets demanding reopening of closed factories, withdrawal of cases and a salary hike
28 September 2024, 09:36 AM
Internet to be disrupted for 4 hours early tomorrow
The installation is scheduled by the consortium of the SEA-ME-WE 5 from 2 am to 6 am on September 29
28 September 2024, 07:20 AM
Stocks fall sharply after 27 firms listed to Z category
Stock markets in Bangladesh fell sharply yesterday as investors went on a spree selling shares of 27 firms which were downgraded to the Z or junk category by Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)..The DSE downgraded the 27 businesses on Wednesday for violating securities laws by failing to properly p
26 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka Int'l Trade Fair to begin on Jan 1
The 29th edition of the DITF will take place at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal
26 September 2024, 15:33 PM
34,000 tax returns filed online in 2 weeks
The portal reopened on September 9
26 September 2024, 15:13 PM
Panel formed to investigate share discrepancy in Rahima Food Corporation
The three-member panel formed by the BSEC was asked to submit report in 15 days
26 September 2024, 12:39 PM
Indian potato import through Hili resumes after a break of 77 days
Two trucks brought in 47 tonnes of potatoes on September 25
26 September 2024, 12:09 PM
Use ACU mechanisms for paying members’ banks: BB
Bangladesh Bank yesterday instructed banks to refrain from traditional mechanisms of making direct payments to lenders in countries which are members of Asian Clearing Union (ACU)..Banks would have to instead adhere to the ACU mechanism of conducting transactions through central banks when
25 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Gold price hiked by Tk 3,045 a bhori again
From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 138,708
25 September 2024, 14:48 PM
Visiting IMF mission to seek info on NBR’s revenue collection plan
A four-member delegation of the IMF will sit with NBR officials tomorrow
25 September 2024, 13:46 PM
Normalcy returns to garment factories
Most resumed operation while a few are still planning to reopen
25 September 2024, 12:37 PM
DSE asked to investigate unusual price hike of Islami Bank share
Share price of the bank hit Tk 70.4 today, up from Tk 32.6 on August 6
25 September 2024, 11:13 AM
Mitsubishi launches Outlander Sport SUV for Bangladesh market
The 1,499 cc vehicle is priced at Tk 49.5 lakh
25 September 2024, 09:51 AM
Stocks rise for second day
The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind
24 September 2024, 18:11 PM
Akij Ceramics launches big tiles
Akij Ceramics has launched a range of tiles sized 100x100 centimetres considering the huge demand for such products in Bangladesh..The tiles feature a high gloss finish that enhances the spaciousness of interiors, providing a seamless and luxurious look..They are designed to elevate
24 September 2024, 18:09 PM
Little to show for Tk 65,000cr spent on ICT
The telecommunications and ICT sectors failed to make expected progress despite making a massive investment of Tk 65,000 crore between 2010 and August 2024, according to a recent statement from the telecom ministry.
24 September 2024, 18:00 PM
Motorcycle sales drop amid high inflation, political changeover
The two-wheeler market is facing a product shortage
24 September 2024, 16:20 PM
RMG factory owners accept all 18 demands of workers
The garment factory owners have agreed to raise the workers’ attendance bonus by Tk 225 and tiffin and night allowance by Tk 10 to restore normalcy in the production units
24 September 2024, 11:02 AM
Unrest shuts three more garment factories in Ashulia
Amid the ongoing labour unrest, three more garment factories in the Ashulia industrial area were declared closed today under the “no work, no pay” provision of the labour law, bringing the total number of closed factories to 55
24 September 2024, 07:37 AM