15 new factories to create 1 lakh jobs
When some industries are struggling with liquidity crisis and high lending rates, the ceramics sector has been getting five new factories on an average every year since 2017, industry players said.
4y ago
Bangladesh’s untapped potential in export of ceramics
Ceramic tiles, tableware and sanitary ware have become an integral part of today’s life. It makes a world of a difference to the look and characteristics of a structure’s interiors and exteriors.
4y ago
Why design is a crucial element for the ceramics industry
Those days are gone when businessmen had to rely on foreign products for designing their items. Now most of the factories have their own design and product development team which brings out four to six new products – from plates, cups, mugs to cutlery and dinner sets – every year.
4y ago
Fund diversion fuelled non-performing loans
Diversion of funds by borrowers is the major reason for the higher non-performing loans in Bangladesh, according to Anis A Khan, a career banker who retired a few days ago after serving the industry for nearly four decades.
4y ago
Summit to invest $5b in infrastructure in 5 years
Summit Group will invest $5 billion in various projects in Bangladesh in the next five years to meet the country’s growing appetite for infrastructure.
5y ago
Southeast, Bank Asia most efficient, profitable lenders
Southeast Bank is the most profitable and efficient lender in Bangladesh followed by Bank Asia while Dutch-Bangla Bank is the least, according to an analysis of different banks’ cost-to-income ratio.
5y ago
Negative image, lack of lab challenges to going global
Negative country images and lack of laboratory facilities for checking standards are two major challenges for Bangladeshi food companies to enter global markets.
5y ago
Thirst for cultures changing consumption patterns: study
Consumers are on a big and broad journey of discovery, moving out of their comfort zones to explore bolder flavours and multi-sensory food experiences, according to Innova Market Insights, a global knowledge leader in the food and beverage industry.
5y ago
May 27, 2016
Banks still slack on security at ATMs
Banks installed anti-skimming devices only on 20 percent of automated teller machines in the last three months since the central
May 24, 2016
Sonali Bank slow in implementing CBS
Sonali Bank, which has the largest network of branches in Bangladesh, is yet to adopt the core banking solution fully despite repeated pressure from the central bank and the government to do so to deliver better services to its customers.
May 19, 2016
NBR still waiting on full ATM import data
The Customs Intelligence and Investigation Directorate of the National Board of Revenue is yet to get information on around 3,000 automated teller machines (ATMs) that were imported, officials said.
May 6, 2016
Bangladesh a top choice in ADB financing: official
Bangladesh will remain a priority for the Asian Development Bank in its lending expansion plan for the next five
May 5, 2016
Muhith wants ADB to prepare high-growth plan for Bangladesh
Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday expressed his hope that the Asian Development Bank will emphasise high growth and inclusiveness in its country partnership strategy for Bangladesh.
May 4, 2016
ADB must fast-track project approvals: Muhith
Finance Minister AMA Muhith yesterday said the Asian Development Bank is committing and disbursing more funds
May 3, 2016
ADB vows to fight money laundering
The Asian Development Bank yesterday said it will follow a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against corruption, tax evasion and money laundering.
April 27, 2016
LPG market to heat up
Five companies are set to roll out their liquefied petroleum gas business this year in a bid to capture the household
April 22, 2016
500 LPG refuelling stations in 2 years
The government has given the nod to Beximco Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Bangladesh, to set up 500 LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) refuelling stations across the country in the next two years.
April 22, 2016
Cyber threats rising in Bangladesh: PwC official
Cyber threats are increasingly becoming a problem for Bangladesh as the country is moving fast with new digital
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