Dhaka, Monday


15 September 2025


Simple procedures being pursued in tax collection: NBR Chairman

Simple procedures being pursued in tax collection: NBR Chairman

Chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem on Wednesday said that simple procedures are being followed in tax collection to enrich the state coffer further

00:11 21 December 2023

Dhaka, Ctg stocks witness flat

Dhaka, Ctg stocks witness flat

Stocks on Wednesday witnessed flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed no significant rise amid lower activities of large-cap securities

22:10 20 December 2023

PM kicks off polls campaign, seeks vote for ’boat’

PM kicks off polls campaign, seeks vote for ’boat’

Awami League (AL) President and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday urged the people to vote for her party`s election symbol "boat" to build "smart Bangladesh" as she kicked off formal election campaign of the AL for the 12th national parliamentary election slated for January 7

22:07 20 December 2023

Gaza hospital destroyed, WHO chief reiterates ceasefire call

Gaza hospital destroyed, WHO chief reiterates ceasefire call

The head of the UN health agency Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has spoken out against the “effective destruction” of a hospital in northern Gaza by Israeli forces over the weekend, leading to the deaths of eight patients including a nine-year-old child

23:37 19 December 2023

Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion deal for US Steel sparks criticism

Nippon Steel’s $14.1 billion deal for US Steel sparks criticism

Japan`s Nippon Steel agreed to buy US Steel Corp for $14.1 billion, the companies announced on Monday, sparking criticism about the firm`s ownership in an industry crucial to US national security

23:15 19 December 2023

Bank of Japan stands pat on monetary policy

Bank of Japan stands pat on monetary policy

The Bank of Japan on Tuesday maintained its long-standing, ultra-loose monetary policy and offered no guidance on its plans in the new year, sending the yen down against the dollar and boosting stocks

23:12 19 December 2023

Panama says its canal produced record revenue despite drought

Panama says its canal produced record revenue despite drought

The Panama Canal delivered $2.5 billion to the national treasury for last year`s operations, the government said Monday, despite record-low water levels that limited ship transits

23:09 19 December 2023

42 taxpayers accorded reception in Rajshahi

42 taxpayers accorded reception in Rajshahi

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) on Tuesday accorded reception to 42 highest taxpayers in four categories in recognition of their contributions to boost up national revenue

23:04 19 December 2023

Ashraf Ahmed elected DCCI president for 2024

Ashraf Ahmed elected DCCI president for 2024

Ashraf Ahmed, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Riverstone Capital Limited, has been elected as the President of Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) for the year 2024

23:01 19 December 2023

Industries Secretary for ensuring CETP in BSCIC Leather Industrial City

Industries Secretary for ensuring CETP in BSCIC Leather Industrial City

Senior Secretary of the Industries Ministry Zakia Sultana on Tuesday instructed authorities concerned to ensure smooth operation of the Central Effluent Treatment Plant (CETP) and compliance in tanneries of BSCIC Leather Industrial City located at Hemayetpur in Savar

22:54 19 December 2023

Minimum wage of RMG workers is not a matter of shame: BGMEA president

Minimum wage of RMG workers is not a matter of shame: BGMEA president

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) president Faruque Hassan on Tuesday said that the minimum wages as set by the government for the RMG workers is standard considering Bangladesh’s perspective and it is not a matter of shame

22:50 19 December 2023

Stocks witness up on large-cap vibe

Stocks witness up on large-cap vibe

Stocks on Tuesday witnessed upward trend as major indices of both Dhaka and Chittagong Stock Exchanges were found rising with higher activities of some large-cap securities

22:34 19 December 2023

OIC states should work together for peace in Gaza: PM

OIC states should work together for peace in Gaza: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Tuesday called for united efforts of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) states to establish peace in Gaza of Palestine

22:32 19 December 2023

3388 women tenderers registered in e-GP now

3388 women tenderers registered in e-GP now

The number of women tenderers registered with the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system is now 3388 in the country

00:11 19 December 2023

Remittance flows continue to grow in 2023 albeit at slower pace in LMICs

Remittance flows continue to grow in 2023 albeit at slower pace in LMICs

Remittances to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) grew an estimated 3.8% in 2023, moderation from the high gains of the previous two years

00:04 19 December 2023

PM receives over TK 315cr Padma Bridge loan installments

PM receives over TK 315cr Padma Bridge loan installments

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday received over TK 315 crore of 5th and 6th installments of loan taken for the construction of the Padma Bridge

00:01 19 December 2023

Korea to provide $90m to Bangladesh; deal signed

Korea to provide $90m to Bangladesh; deal signed

A Loan Agreement on "Climate Resilient Inclusive Development Program (Subprogram1)" amounting to $90.00 million was signed on Monday between the government of Bangladesh and Korea

23:57 18 December 2023

Bangladesh yet to tap fully the potentials of SME sector: FBCCI president

Bangladesh yet to tap fully the potentials of SME sector: FBCCI president

FBCCI president Mahbubul Alam on Monday said that Bangladesh is yet to tap fully the vast potentials of the SME sector due to backdated policy and lack of sufficient funding for the SMEs

23:52 18 December 2023

FBCCI urges business community to keep prices under control

FBCCI urges business community to keep prices under control

The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called upon the business community to keep the supply of essential items normal and prices under control during the ensuing month of Ramadan

23:48 18 December 2023

New executive committee of BAJUS feels ashamed over its present’s misdeeds

New executive committee of BAJUS feels ashamed over its present’s misdeeds

The newly elected executive committee of Bangladesh Jewelers’ Association (BAJUS) has expressed dismay over the involvement of its President, Sayem Sobhan Anvir, in wrongdoing

23:40 18 December 2023

Walton releases new smartphone ‘NEXG N8’

Walton releases new smartphone ‘NEXG N8’

The multinational electronics giant, Walton, has unveiled yet another surprise in the country`s smartphone market

22:31 18 December 2023

Corrective financial measures needed to boost economy: DCCI president

Corrective financial measures needed to boost economy: DCCI president

Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) president Barrister Sameer Sattar has said that corrective financial measures are needed to boost the economy of Bangladesh

22:17 18 December 2023

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Monday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities

22:10 18 December 2023

PM seeks enhanced bilateral trade between Bangladesh, Kosovo

PM seeks enhanced bilateral trade between Bangladesh, Kosovo

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh and Kosovo can increase bilateral trade for mutual benefits

22:08 18 December 2023