Edible oil refiners and millers in Bangladesh yesterday again proposed the government hike the price of cooking oil, saying the item has become costlier in the international markets.

Prime Bank signed an agreement with the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) last week to provide its banking services.

Brac Bank virtually organised a training for its senior officials to cater updated, quality customer services that were shaping the future of banking in Bangladesh.

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) is set to establish a joint business council with its counterpart in the UAE with a view to tapping the trade and investment potential in the markets in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is investigating whether recent stock sales by Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) Chief Executive Elon Musk and his brother Kimbal Musk "violated insider trading rules", the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Standard Chartered and Sajida Foundation have jointly launched a programme to support the extreme poor in urban areas.

Olympic Industries, the largest biscuit and confectionery maker in Bangladesh, has recently expanded its production of premium hard dough biscuits owing to the rising demand.

Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) hosted the Final Round and Closing Ceremony of Sixth Bangladesh Qualifying Round Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition on Saturday, February 19, 2022, in hybrid mode.

Electric and electronics product manufacturer Walton has launched the country first voice-controlled air conditioner operable in Bangla language.

Mobile financial service provider Nagad recently signed an agreement with Dhaka Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in a bid to simplify the payment procedure.

Sonali Paper & Board Mills Ltd is yet another company that logged higher profits from equity investment compared to its core business in the first half of the current financial year.

Smaller, less complex entities make significant contributions to the global economy, where audits play a due role, according to chartered accountants.

Seven Rings Cement recently signed an agreement with Soyo BD International, a Chinese ready mix supplier company.

Butterfly Group became the new national distributor of Samsung for all its products through a partnership announcement event at the Butterfly showroom in Gulshan, Dhaka recently .

Three foreign companies and one local firm are set to invest $50 million collectively at the Bepza economic zone in the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN) in Mirsarai, Chattogram.

Fortune Shoes earned more money from its stock market investment than its core business of footwear selling in the first half of the current financial year.

Business leaders and bankers yesterday said the economy was facing various challenges, including inflationary pressure, which may weaken the ongoing recovery.

FloSolar Solutions is going to sell solar power to two companies -- Quality Integrated and Quality Breeders -- by setting up rooftop solar units at their factories.

Berger Paints Bangladesh has recently signed an agreement with Amin Mohammad Construction on use of its paints and construction chemicals at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s 3rd terminal construction project.

Sonali Bank Ltd and Dhaka Polytechnic Institute recently signed an agreement at the latter’s office in Dhaka for using the bank’s online banking services.