The association asked its members to pay tribute to the July martyrs on Aug 5
Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential
State-run and multinational companies are included in the list
Migrants sent home $2.47 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year
Around 10,000 new and existing TVET instructors will enhance their capacities through the initiative
Its profit declined 2% year-on-year
The move aims at better aligning the taka with market fundamentals, the brokerage house says
The company made Tk 57.89 crore profit in the April-June quarter
The DSEX gained 92.72 points to settle at 5,536.14
NBR mandates online income tax returns for all individuals from this year
Jamuna Bank saw its net profit decline in the April-June quarter of 2025, even as investment income increased.
Shahjalal Islami Bank posted a slight decline in its profit for the April-June quarter of 2025, even as investment income edged higher.
A half-built flyover cuts across the sky in Dhaka, its concrete pillars reaching upward with an unfinished span. It was meant to connect, to ease traffic, move people, and signal progress.
As Bangladesh moves towards a digital economy, it is prioritising cashless transactions.
LG Electronics is set to expand its presence in the country’s energy-efficient air solutions market through a strategic partnership with RANCON Group, company officials announced yesterday.
The country’s balance of payments returned to a surplus in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, ending a three-year spell of deficits.
The overall export outlook of Bangladesh remains sensitive to broader global tariff realignments despite the reciprocal tariff cut offering relief, BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage said in a special brief.
The anticipated output increase by the group of eight oil-producing countries known as the "Voluntary Eight" (V8), would be the latest in a series of hikes that began in April
Global markets reeled Friday after President Donald Trump’s tariffs barrage against nearly all US trading partners as governments looked down the barrel of a seven-day deadline before higher duties take effect.
Donald Trump is staking his reputation as a tough negotiator and slick dealmaker -- that has served him well throughout his life -- with his ultra-muscular, protectionist tariffs policy.
The tariff will be a bit less if 20% of the cotton used in garment production is sourced from the USA
Reuters could not immediately verify the report.
How donald trump’s protectionist tariff policy is being put to the test
Trump announced late Thursday that dozens of economies, including the European Union, will face new tariff rates of between 10 and 41 percent.
Here is the full text of his views on the new tariff
Ahmed Saifuddin Chowdhury has been reappointed as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC) for a fifth consecutive term..Chowdhury began his career at BGIC’s head office in 1986. .Two years later, he was transferred to
Bangladesh must prioritise enhancing trade among the seven member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as the volume has remained significantly low, according to the ICCB...Only around 7 percent of the member countries
A dedicated team of volunteers, comprised of employees from MGH's Phnom Penh offices, travelled to the province to deliver essential supplies
Islami Commercial Insurance PLC has declared a 10 percent cash dividend for the financial year that ended on December 31, 2024..The declaration was made during the insurer’s 25th annual general meeting (AGM), held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh (IDEB) Bhaban in the cap
The Fund has committed Tk 1.65 crore to enterprises through two pathways
Talal Al Gergawi has been appointed as the country manager for Bangladesh at Emirates, effective August 1, 2025..In his new role, Talal will oversee the airline’s operations in Bangladesh, spearhead commercial growth, and further strengthen Emirates’ market presence in the country. .
Fazlee Shamim Ehsan has been elected president of the Bangladesh Employers’ Federation (BEF) for a two-year term (2025–2027), while Tahmid Ahmed has been re-elected vice-president..The election was held at a recent meeting of the BEF Executive Council in Dhaka, according to a press release
DBH Finance PLC, one of the country’s leading non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) with a strong focus on housing finance, reported a net profit after tax of Tk 26.41 crore for the second quarter of 2025, reflecting a 12 percent increase compared to the same period last year..Earnings p
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In recent years, treasury bills and bond interest rates have exceeded those of savings certificates
When prices of widely consumed staples like potatoes, edible oil, sugar or onions spike and remain inflated for extended periods, it understandably hits the poor and low-income people where it hurts the most: in their wallet.
Migrant Bangladeshis sent home $2.39 billion in October
The association asked its members to pay tribute to the July martyrs on Aug 5
Ahmed Saifuddin Chowdhury has been reappointed as the managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC (BGIC) for a fifth consecutive term..Chowdhury began his career at BGIC’s head office in 1986. .Two years later, he was transferred to
BRAC Bank PLC has unveiled a new brand positioning campaign, titled “SME Means BRAC Bank”, introducing the lowest-ever lending rate for unsecured loans to cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) entrepreneurs..As part of the campaign, the bank has reduced its lending rate to a
Bank Asia PLC has recently held the 49th meeting of its Shariah supervisory committee at Bank Asia Tower in the capital’s Karwan Bazar..Shahed Rahmani, chairman of the Shariah supervisory committee, presided over the meeting, according to a press release..During the meeting, the chai
Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential
Prime Bank PLC has entered into a strategic partnership agreement with Neeshorgo Hotel & Resort, offering the bank’s cardholders discounts and enhanced payment convenience at one of the country’s leading hospitality destinations..Joarder Tanvir Faisal, executive vice-president and head of
Dhaka Bank PLC has recently signed a payroll banking agreement with Purbani Group, covering its concerns Karim Textiles Limited, Purbani Fabrics Limited, and Purbani Yarn Dyeing Limited..Sheikh Mohammad Maroof, managing director and CEO of Dhaka Bank PLC, and Shafiqul Islam Sarkar, managin
Bangladesh must prioritise enhancing trade among the seven member states of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) as the volume has remained significantly low, according to the ICCB...Only around 7 percent of the member countries
State-run and multinational companies are included in the list
Migrants sent home $2.47 billion in the first month of the current fiscal year
