Three important measures, including implementation of the financial act, and exchange rate and interest rate reforms, are needed to restore balance to the economy within one or two years although there may be growing pains, a noted economist said yesterday.

The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and World Food Programme (WFP) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to collaborate on poverty, undernutrition and food security surveys.

Anowar Rashid, chairman and managing director of Bangladesh Polymer Industries Ltd, has been elected president of Gulshan Club Limited for 2023-2024

Doreen Power Generations and Systems Ltd said it has closed its 22-megawatt plant as the government has yet to extend the contract on power purchase

Intraco Refuelling Station Ltd, a listed refuelling service provider, saw its shares rise 8.6 percent to Tk 38.9 yesterday while the main index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) fell by 10 points to 6,238.98

There is no alternative for students in acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to face the challenges of an evolving world of fashion, said Faruque Hassan, president of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA).

Delta Life Insurance Company Ltd has re-elected its chairman at the 260th meeting of its board of directors.

Midland Bank Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding with Voltech Bangladesh Private Ltd recently to provide its online “MDB Midland Cash Management” application for daily business banking and cash management.

LankaBangla Finance PLC and Ahsania Mission Cancer & General Hospital jointly launched a dialysis centre in the hospital in Dhaka recently.

Anwar Galvanizing Ltd, a listed engineering company, decided to issue coupon-bearing bonds worth Tk 50 crore

Shabbir A Khan, chief executive officer of Khan & Deen Traders, has been elected as president of the Bangladesh Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BMCCI) for a two-year term (2024-2025).

Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Ltd has been awarded by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) as one of the highest taxpayers for the fiscal year 2022-23.

The Investment Corporation of Bangladesh (ICB) has approved 5 percent dividend, including 2.5 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on June 30 this year.

Kabir Ahmed has been re-elected for the third consecutive term as the president of the Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) for two years until 2025

Fu-Wang Foods Ltd organised its 27th annual general meeting (AGM) through a virtual platform on Tuesday.

Twenty-seven Chinese and Bangladeshi companies have honoured today with the inaugural China-Bangladesh Business Excellence Awards for their outstanding contribution to the economy.

United Commercial Bank PLC recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bashundhara Group.

MetLife Bangladesh, a leading life insurance company in Bangladesh, has been recognised by the National Board of Revenue as a top taxpayer for fiscal year 2022-2023.

Eastern Bank PLC recently signed an agreement with Metrocem Group to provide payroll banking services.

Crown Cement PLC has approved a 20 percent cash dividend for the year that ended on June 30 this year.