business

Young entrepreneurs and the many challenges they face

The challenges in question often vary from industry to industry, yet, these young minds try their best to persevere.

What it takes to run an online handmade jewellery business as a young entrepreneur

Starting an online handmade jewellery business takes creativity, effort, and persistence.

Reforms that we need for the MSMEs in Bangladesh

To increase value per MSMEs, we also need to build capacity of the MSME associations.

How political shifts can make or break business

Local conglomerates have been growing hand in hand with the economy since independence in 1971, but few have managed to navigate the changing tides over the years.

Transitions, coins, and lenses

Business associations have been subjected to an endless game of masquerade where garlands, pictures and faces changed with the direction of the political wind.

The silent epidemic of email overload

Email communications are like oxygen in today's corporate governance and business promotions.

Banks’ CSR spending slumps

Banks’ spending on socially impactful schemes as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) fell in the second half of 2023, said a central bank report yesterday..During the July-December period of last year, banks spent Tk 353 crore on CSR-related activities, which was 31 percent

Implement mechanism to identify illegal handsets

Mobile phone makers also demand stability in tax policy

Looking into the lack of programming courses for Business students

With a foundation in programming, those in the professional field gain crucial insights into the capabilities and constraints of IT systems.

April 30, 2016
April 30, 2016

2 businessmen held over BASIC Bank loan scam

The Anti-Corruption Commission arrests two businessmen in a case filed over Basic Bank's Tk 76 crore loan scam.

April 28, 2016
April 28, 2016

15% uniform VAT from next fiscal: Muhith

Despite opposition from businesses, Finance Minister AMA Muhith says a uniform 15 percent VAT will be applicable from next fiscal year.

April 27, 2016
April 27, 2016

Apple revenue falls for first time since 2003

Apple reported a 13% drop in its second quarter revenue on Tuesday as sales of iPhones slipped.

March 30, 2016
March 30, 2016

ADB forecasts 6.7% growth for 2015-16

Banlgadesh’s growth for this fiscal will improve marginaly and stand at 6.7 percent driven by apparel export and domestic consumption, Asian Development Bank forecasts.

March 27, 2016
March 27, 2016

BB’s ‘coordinated move’ to recover stolen money

Bangladesh Bank says it has launched a “coordinated move” to recover the $101 million that was lost in cyber heist from the central bank’s account with US’ Federal Reserve Bank.

March 11, 2016
March 11, 2016

Oil price 'may have bottomed out'

There is evidence that oil prices are stabilising and could even begin to rise again, the International Energy Agency has said.

March 10, 2016
March 10, 2016

Singapore 'still world's most expensive city'

Singapore has again been judged as the world's most expensive city but costs across the world have been highly volatile, according to researchers.

March 9, 2016
March 9, 2016

Comfort launches products for quality seafood

Comfort Engineering has introduced two products to enhance the processing and preservation of seafood that will ensure quality seafood in Bangladesh.

February 24, 2016
February 24, 2016

Bangladesh an attractive destination for business

Bangladesh has continued to be an attractive destination for Japanese companies to do business due to its lower production cost and labour wage compared to those of 19 countries in Asia and Oceania.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

Businesses frown on Malaysia's foreign workers ban

The Malaysian government has been asked to review its decision to suspend the intake of foreign workers as it will erode the country’s competitive edge.