Banglalink gets approval for limited Starlink service
24 September 2026
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Business
‘Non-existent’ firm’s imports put Tk 2,450 crore revenue at risk
24 September 2026
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Business
Meta considers opening Dhaka office
23 September 2026
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Business
Prime Bank vice chairman to buy 18.85 lakh shares of the bank
23 September 2026
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Business
EBL chairman to get 1.64cr shares as gift from father
23 September 2026
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Business
9,500 businesses fined over undelivered goods, services
22 September 2026
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Business
DSE to pay Tk 72 crore to 17,332 investors hit by scams
22 September 2026
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Business
NCT deal with DP World / Pro-BNP workers’ body urges PM for dialogue before any decision
22 September 2026
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Business
Telecom equipment thefts rise in and around Dhaka
22 September 2026
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Business
Fuel price hike starts hitting logistics sector
21 September 2026
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Business
Sk Trims completes paying all due dividends
The company’s managing director says today
17 October 2024
BASIS president resigns alleging ‘threats to family’
The resignation follows multiple cases filed against leaders in the ICT industry, including Ahmed, in connection with the mass movement of July and August
17 October 2024
DSE turnover lowest in two and a half months
The turnover of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) yesterday amounted to a two and a half month low of Tk 296 crore as skittish investors dumped their holdings to avert price erosions in their portfolios. The turnover, which is the total value of all the shares traded on the day, was 6.83 percent
16 October 2024
Govt’s food distribution slides 14% in first quarter
Government's food distribution under various social protection schemes declined 14 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, mainly because of reduced transfer of grains under the Food for Work (FFW) and Food Friendly Programme (FFP).
16 October 2024
Chinese firm Jidalai to invest $5.85 million in Adamjee EPZ
The company will annually produce 70 million pieces of pullers of zippers
16 October 2024
Excelerate Energy to invest more in Bangladesh’s energy sector
A delegation of the US-based LNG company calls on chief adviser
15 October 2024
Garment export to US falls 9.16% in Jan-Aug
Data released from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) showed the fall
14 October 2024
Sonali Paper’s profit falls 20%
The company made a profit of Tk 12.48 crore
14 October 2024
Bangladesh still stays at bottom in business environment
The Washington-based multilateral lender’s Business Ready (B-Ready) report, which was released yesterday, also places Bangladesh in the fourth tier of five stages for public service delivery, indicating weaker performance in this area too
10 October 2024
Card transactions hit 27-month low in August
Transactions through debit, credit and prepaid cards dipped to a 27-month low in August this year, owing to a lack of cash in ATM booths amidst security concerns and people curtailing spending for political uncertainties..Overall transactions through the cards in August amounted to Tk 33,9
10 October 2024
Holidaymakers throng beach towns amid Durga Puja festival
The recent rise in travellers comes as a relief for the tourism industry in Cox's Bazar, Kuakata and Sylhet as these regions were suffering from low turnout in July, August and September this year.
10 October 2024
Climate action not a burden, but an opportunity for businesses: energy adviser
Bangladesh Apparel Exchange organised the second edition of Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 today
10 October 2024
Stocks rebound from 3-day fall
Major indices of the stock market in Bangladesh saw a big rebound yesterday, snapping a three-day losing streak thanks to the rise in share values of some prominent companies, most of which are financially sound..The shares of British American Tobacco (BAT) Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Grameenph
9 October 2024
Bangladesh's rice output crosses 4cr tonnes for the first time
For the first time, Bangladesh has bagged more than 4 crore tonnes of rice in a fiscal year (FY) thanks to increasing yields of the most grown crop, according to official data.
9 October 2024
Merchant marine officers’ body demands overall reform in maritime sector
Bangladesh Merchant Marine Officers’ Association made the call in a press briefing
9 October 2024
realme 12 launched, setting a new benchmark for speed & affordability
Smartphone brand “realme” recently unveiled its latest handset, named “realme 12”, in the Bangladesh market..Featuring supervooc fast charging, fluid performance and photographic prowess, the new device sets standards in the mid-range segment with its ‘Born for Speed’ philosophy, said a pr
9 October 2024
Exports grow 5% in Jul-Sep
Bangladesh shipped $11.37 billion worth of merchandise in the first quarter
9 October 2024
Stocks continue to bleed
Stock markets in Bangladesh maintained a downward trend for a third consecutive day yesterday, with the values of a majority of shares marking a significant drop..The shares of companies like Islami Bank Bangladesh, BRAC Bank, Square Pharmaceuticals, British American Tobacco Bangladesh, Re
8 October 2024
‘Three Zeros’ of Yunus a major catalyst for SDGs
The vision of “Three Zeros” of Dr Muhammad Yunus, chief adviser to the interim government, can act as a major catalyst for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a speaker said at a recent workshop..The “Three Zeros” -- zero poverty, zero unemployment and zero net carbon emissions
8 October 2024
GPH Ispat posts Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year
The steel manufacturer made Tk 85.64 crore in FY25, up 205% year-on-year
8 October 2024