Industries
Submarine cable breakdown disrupts Bangladesh internet
It will take at least 2 to 3 days to resume the connection
Bank Asia moves a step closer to Bank Alfalah acquisition
A day earlier, Karachi-based Bank Alfalah disclosed the information on the Pakistan Stock exchange.
Dutch-Bangla Bank witnesses highest profit growth in a decade
Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC recorded nearly 42 percent growth in earnings last financial year, its highest in a decade, by improving asset quality and focusing on maintaining good corporate governance.
Max Group starts production of green blocks
Max Group, a top construction firm in Bangladesh, has entered the green brick business by starting commercial production of autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks and panels at an initial investment of around Tk 160 crore.
Gold price hits new record again
Jewellers are selling each bhori of gold at Tk 119,637 from 7pm today
‘Farmer, RMG workers, migrants main drivers of Bangladesh economy in first 50 years’
However, their contribution would not remain the same in the years to come, says a book published from London
US trade body reiterates support for GSP revival
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has expressed support for revival of the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) to reduce costs faced by US citizens.
Bangladesh to introduce drone technology to assess crop losses
20 DAE officers will get training on how to use the tech
Another garment factory receives LEED green certification
Bangladesh now has 215 LEED-certified factories
Dutch-Bangla joint venture firm to establish bag factory in Cumilla EPZ
BSK Bangladesh will invest $6.14 million
Bangladesh's cotton import to rise on bright RMG export prospects: USDA
Despite facing a number of economic challenges, Bangladesh may end up importing more cotton year-on-year in marketing year (MY) 2024-25 to meet increasing global demand for garments.
BASIC Bank employees want merger with another state bank
They submitted a memorandum to Bangladesh Bank governor
IMF lowers Bangladesh’s economic growth forecast
Bangladesh economy to grow 5.7% in FY24, the lender says
PepsiCo brightens Ramadan through 'Filling Hearts' initiative in Bangladesh
It is an extension of PepsiCo's pep+ (PepsiCo Positive) ambition and the 'Food for Good' platform
Refiners want Tk 10 hike in edible oil price
They want to sell soybean oil at Tk 173, loose palm oil Tk 132 and five-litre cans at Tk 845
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrives in Vietnam to meet users, boost supplier ties
Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Hanoi on Monday, starting a two-day visit to Vietnam, a key manufacturing hub for the iPhone maker, during which he is expected to meet students and content creators, state media said.
