The year began with a national election, saw a mass uprising midway and subsequently progressed through a deteriorated law and order situation. These all had adverse implications for businesses.
A group of labour leaders of the local garment sector yesterday urged the government to form an emergency fund to provide financial benefits to the laid-off workers, as many are still deprived.
Real estate developers in Bangladesh participating in the REHAB Fair-2024 are optimistic about securing sales at the event even though the demand for apartments is low due to persistent higher inflation and other economic concerns.
Broiler chicken prices have increased in the capital’s kitchen markets amidst an alleged supply shortage, which traders attributed to a rise in consumption at different events and festivities marking the winter season.
Imagine you own a small coffee shop in a bustling area. Each morning, you observe patterns in how your employees interact with customers. One barista thrives during the morning rush, handling high-pressure situations with ease, while another brings a sense of calm during quieter post-lunch hours, boosting customer satisfaction.
The government has raised the minimum wage of garment workers by 9 percent, according to a circular from the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
They made the demand in a meeting with the Labour Reform Commission
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Dacca Dyeing & Manufacturing Co Ltd reported a staggering 344 percent year-on-year increase in losses primarily because of the gas line disconnection by Titas.
One of my senior colleagues was a file-hoarding perfectionist, minutely checking every line before approving. His room looked like a paper factory explosion! He also believed everyone was out to stab him in the back, so he trusted no one. When the boss caught him delaying, he would pull a “Chatur from Three Idiots” -- “I didn’t do it!” -- triggering a blame game that turned the office into a daily soap opera of chaos and comedy! Often, I was on the receiving end of that blame game! Trying to be perfect in an imperfect world is like ironing your pyjamas -- hard work that nobody notices, and it’s a waste of time!
Janata Bank has requested Tk 20,000 crore in urgent funds from the interim government and the central bank to overcome its fund crisis, maintain a normal cash flow and uphold depositor confidence.
Container and cargo handling at Chattogram port, the main seaport of Bangladesh, could hit record highs this year after declining steeply in the two years prior, according to official data.
Motaher Hossain Masum was frustrated last September when Confidence Cement announced a mere 10 percent dividend for the last fiscal year despite making a handsome profit.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said the interim government has set a target to reduce inflation to 7 percent by the end of next June and further below 5 percent in the next fiscal year.
Pharmaceutical exports from Bangladesh notched record growth in November this year as local drug makers secured new markets and larger orders, according to industry people.
Consumer financing has slowed as people are adopting a go-slow strategy for taking loans, considering the increasing trend of interest rates amid ongoing inflationary pressure.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur yesterday said the interim government has set a target to reduce inflation to 7 percent by the end of next June and further below 5 percent in the next fiscal year..“We have reviewed many countries, including the US, the UK, European Union or Thailan
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