Saudi Arabia keen to invest more in Bangladesh
Entrepreneurs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have expressed their keenness to invest more in the country’s different sectors including energy, logistics, manufacturing and food16:29 6 December 2023
PCT operation agreement to boost Saudi investment in Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that the concession agreement on operation of Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) between Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and Saudi Arabia`s company Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) will help further enhance Saudi investment in Bangladesh13:57 6 December 2023
UN says ’not possible’ to create ’safe zones’ in Gaza
The United Nations warned Tuesday that it was impossible to create so-called safe zones for civilians to flee to inside the Gaza Strip amid Israel`s bombing campaign01:22 6 December 2023
BGMEA calls for speeding up customs clearance for RMG sector
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has called for speeding up customs-related procedures more, particularly the faster clearance of export-import goods, to enhance the competitiveness of readymade garment industry01:18 6 December 2023
PM to witness Ctg Port-Saudi firm deal signing today
An agreement is scheduled to be inked on Wednesday between the Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) and the Red Sea Gateway Terminal International (RSGT), a Saudi company, to manage and operate the Patenga Container Terminal01:15 6 December 2023
NBR announces 141 top taxpayers
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced the names of 141 highest tax-paying companies and individuals, including Bangladeshi tobacco tycoon Kaus Miah, for the fiscal year of 2022-2301:12 6 December 2023
Sale of TCB commodities for December begins today
The sale of commodities at subsidized prices by the state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) for the month of December begins on Wednesday across the country01:10 6 December 2023
Nagad top VAT depositor for consecutive years
Nagad, the fastest-growing mobile financial service provider, has once again emerged as a top VAT depositor in only four years of its inception01:05 6 December 2023
New ADB initiative to strengthen women’s resilience to heat stress in Asia
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a new initiative to better understand and invest in adaptation to the impacts of heat stress on women and girls across Asia and the Pacific01:01 6 December 2023
Dhaka, Ctg stocks maintain gaining streak
Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), on Tuesday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism23:17 5 December 2023
Banks, insurers can play major role in creating climate transition: Report says
Private sector banks and insurers have a major enabling role to play in promoting and supporting a just climate transition, according to a new report published by the ILO and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) on Monday15:36 5 December 2023
Canada’s public broadcaster to cut 10% of workforce
Canada`s public broadcaster on Monday announced it would cut 600 jobs, or 10 percent of its workforce, as it confronts financial challenges sparked by a drop in television ad revenues and competition from digital news outlets15:28 5 December 2023
12th JS polls: EC recommends transferring 47 UNOs
The Election Commission (EC) has recommended transferring 47 Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) of eight divisions aiming to hold the upcoming 12th general elections in free and fair manner21:16 4 December 2023
Bitcoin soars past $40,000 on optimism for US trading approval
Bitcoin on Monday rose past $40,000 for the first time since May last year, boosted by hopes that the United States will soon allow broader trading of the world`s biggest cryptocurrency21:12 4 December 2023
OCAG launches help desk for pensioners
The Office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (OCAG) has launched a help desk to provide pension related services to all pensioners of the country21:08 4 December 2023
Snehasish Mahmud & Co. ranks top of DRC-ICAB inter firm debate competition
The debating team of Snehasish Mahmud & Co. Chartered Accountants adjudged as the champion of DRC-ICAB Inter Firm Debate Competition 2023 by a panel of judges in the grand finale of the competition held recently at the CA Bhaban in the capital Dhaka21:06 4 December 2023
Chinese company to set up first composite factory in Mongla EPZ
Chinese company M/s Yun Sheng BD Co Ltd is going to establish a composite (Textile, Garments and Accessories) industry in Mongla Export Processing Zone (Mongla EPZ)21:03 4 December 2023
With ’Face ID’, ’Fingerprint’ login bKash app is now more secure
bKash app has introduced biometric `Face ID` and `Fingerprint` login features to make users` daily transactions easier and safer21:00 4 December 2023
BGMEA forms board to conduct election for 2024-2026 term
A meeting of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) was held today at the BGMEA Complex in the capital`s Uttara area20:56 4 December 2023
Dhaka, Ctg stocks maintain gaining streak
Country`s both the bourses, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE), on Monday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism20:54 4 December 2023
No such situation created to impose trade restrictions: Commerce Secy
Commerce Secretary Tapan Kanti Ghosh has said that no such situation has been created to impose trade related restrictions centering the labour rights issue in Bangladesh20:49 4 December 2023
Inflation eased to 9.49% in Nov
The general point to point inflation rate in November this year slightly eased to 9.49 percent mainly because of the downtrend in both food inflation and non-food inflation20:44 4 December 2023
Export earnings totals $22,232.28mn during July-November
The country`s export earnings during the July-November period of the current fiscal year (FY24) totaled $22,232.28 million with a 1.30 percent growth over the same period of the last year20:41 4 December 2023
PM orders restoration of rivers, canals in capital, adjoining areas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has directed the authorities concerned to take measures to restore all canals in the capital city Dhaka and its adjoining areas as well as Buriganga, Shitalakshya, Turag and Balu rivers as soon as possible20:37 4 December 2023
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