The national semiconductor taskforce has recommended creating a dedicated "semiconductor fund" under the ICT Division or the Bangladesh Bank to support new ventures through venture capital or term financing.
The insurance regulator has placed 32 companies in "high-risk" category, just days after finalising a draft ordinance that would allow for the restructuring, merger and change in ownership, or even liquidation of troubled insurers.
Bangladesh's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are failing to realise their vast potential amid severe funding challenges, as banks remain unwilling to engage with the sector, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
The finance ministry yesterday sent four top officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into retirement on ‘public interest’.
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports grew by 8.58 percent in the just-concluded fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, reaching $48.28 billion, defying a global economic slowdown, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and domestic instability, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.
Banks charge SMEs interest rates ranging between 13 and 15 percent, among the highest across all sectors except services.
Says its chairman in interview with The Daily Star
I have just wrapped up an extraordinary week in Shenzhen and Guangzhou as part of the study tour to China, organised by the Stars Foundation, Switzerland. This dynamic programme brought together a vibrant group of global leaders and offered an amazing opportunity to learn directly from international champions, unicorns, and start-ups.
The national semiconductor taskforce has recommended creating a dedicated "semiconductor fund" under the ICT Division or the Bangladesh Bank to support new ventures through venture capital or term financing.
The insurance regulator has placed 32 companies in "high-risk" category, just days after finalising a draft ordinance that would allow for the restructuring, merger and change in ownership, or even liquidation of troubled insurers.
Bangladesh's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are failing to realise their vast potential amid severe funding challenges, as banks remain unwilling to engage with the sector, Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed said yesterday.
The finance ministry yesterday sent four top officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) into retirement on ‘public interest’.
I have just wrapped up an extraordinary week in Shenzhen and Guangzhou as part of the study tour to China, organised by the Stars Foundation, Switzerland. This dynamic programme brought together a vibrant group of global leaders and offered an amazing opportunity to learn directly from international champions, unicorns, and start-ups.
Says its chairman in interview with The Daily Star
Banks charge SMEs interest rates ranging between 13 and 15 percent, among the highest across all sectors except services.
Bangladesh’s merchandise exports grew by 8.58 percent in the just-concluded fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, reaching $48.28 billion, defying a global economic slowdown, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and domestic instability, according to data released by the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) yesterday.
Berger Paints Bangladesh Ltd saw its profit rise for the year ended March 31, 2025, as the company recommended its highest dividend in eight years.
Indices on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended the day in positive territory yesterday, recovering from the losses of the previous session.
