DSE to pay Tk 72 crore to 17,332 investors hit by scams
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Govt forms five working groups to implement National Logistics Policy
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21 September 2026 Business
Fertiliser dealers demand higher commission, halt to new recruitment
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21 September 2026 Business
Smuggled tea puts legal traders under pressure: industry experts
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20 September 2026 Business
India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
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20 September 2026 Business
Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
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20 September 2026 Business
BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
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19 September 2026 Business
IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
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19 September 2026 Business
BB tightens rules for bank nominee director appointments
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17 September 2026 Business

434 units at BSCIC estates are either sick or closed

A total of 434 industrial units under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) are either suffering over financial issues or have already closed down due to various reasons..As such, some of these units are not operating at full capacity while others are not generati
28 September 2024

Stocks fall sharply after 27 firms listed to Z category

Stock markets in Bangladesh fell sharply yesterday as investors went on a spree selling shares of 27 firms which were downgraded to the Z or junk category by Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE)..The DSE downgraded the 27 businesses on Wednesday for violating securities laws by failing to properly p
26 September 2024

Dhaka Int'l Trade Fair to begin on Jan 1

The 29th edition of the DITF will take place at Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Centre in Purbachal
26 September 2024

34,000 tax returns filed online in 2 weeks

The portal reopened on September 9
26 September 2024

Panel formed to investigate share discrepancy in Rahima Food Corporation

The three-member panel formed by the BSEC was asked to submit report in 15 days
26 September 2024

Gold price hiked by Tk 3,045 a bhori again

From tomorrow, a bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 138,708
25 September 2024

Normalcy returns to garment factories

Most resumed operation while a few are still planning to reopen
25 September 2024

DSE asked to investigate unusual price hike of Islami Bank share

Share price of the bank hit Tk 70.4 today, up from Tk 32.6 on August 6
25 September 2024

Stocks rise for second day

The stock markets in Bangladesh rose for a second consecutive day yesterday as investors made cautious purchases of lucrative blue-chip shares hoping for corporate companies to soon make healthy earnings disclosures..Islami Bank Bangladesh, Beacon Pharmaceuticals, Grameenphone, Olympic Ind
24 September 2024

Akij Ceramics launches big tiles

Akij Ceramics has launched a range of tiles sized 100x100 centimetres considering the huge demand for such products in Bangladesh..The tiles feature a high gloss finish that enhances the spaciousness of interiors, providing a seamless and luxurious look..They are designed to elevate
24 September 2024

Stocks recover from single-day slump

Stocks in Bangladesh mostly bounced back yesterday after falling the day before as investors made fresh bets on lucrative scrips in anticipation of the earnings disclosures of listed corporates for the July-September period this year..Investors expressed optimism about the return of good g
23 September 2024

Stocks end flat but turnover rises 13%

Stock markets in Bangladesh experienced a slight downturn yesterday, following two consecutive days of gains last week. .Cautious investors traded lucrative shares, particularly blue-chip ones, amid ongoing price fluctuations. A blue chip is a well-established and financially sound company
22 September 2024

Central Fund for RMG workers at risk of misuse: labour secretary

Money deposited in the Central Fund for the welfare of garment workers in Bangladesh is at risk as the disbursal activities lack transparency, according to AHM Shafiquzzaman, secretary to the Ministry of Labour and Employment..The way the immediate past government handled deposits and spen
21 September 2024

Electro Mart opens sales and display centre at Chawkbazar in Ctg

Electro Mart Limited recently launched a sales and display centre at Chawkbazar in Chattogram..Consumer electronics and home appliances products like Konka brand LED televisions, refrigerators and freezers, ceiling fan, washing machines, microwave ovens, blenders, juicers, iron, rice cooke
21 September 2024

Stocks close in the black

The stock market in Bangladesh closed in the black with the major index crossing the 5,700-point mark yesterday as investors cautiously traded lucrative shares of blue-chip and large-cap sectors amidst price fluctuations..A blue chip is a nationally or internationally recognised, well-esta
19 September 2024

Korea-Bangladesh Chamber signs deals with KOPA, KOIMA in Seoul

The Korea-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KBCCI) signed deals with the Korea Packaging Association (KOPA) and the Korea Importers Association (KOIMA) in Seoul recently, according to a press release .A KBCCI delegation, led by Park Young-sik, ambassador of Korea to Bangladesh, v
19 September 2024

Onion imports resume thru Hili land port

Onion imports through Hili land port in Dinajpur resumed on Tuesday after being halted for four days due to a software glitch in Indian customs..The Indian customs had implemented an updated tariff regime at 4:45pm that day, reducing the export duty on onions from 40 percent to 20 percent.
18 September 2024

American trade platforms demand reforms to protect labour rights

The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) and Fair Labor Association (FLA) have urged the interim government of Bangladesh to take critical and long-lasting steps towards reforms for furthering worker rights of international standards. .The AAFA is an American trade association re
18 September 2024

Stocks rise after falling for two days

Bangladesh’s stock market rose yesterday on falling for two days as investors made fresh bets on lucrative blue-chip and large-cap shares to pocket short-term gains amidst price movements..A blue chip is a nationally or internationally recognised, well-established, and financially sound co
18 September 2024

Interim govt to hold first Ecnec meeting today

The interim government is set to hold the first meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) today where proposals would likely be placed on five projects, including two new ones..Muhammad Yunus, chief advisor to the interim government and chairperson of Ecne
17 September 2024