Dhaka, Tuesday


16 September 2025


Saudi Arabia keen to invest more in Bangladesh

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 food

16:29 6 December 2023

PCT operation agreement to boost Saudi investment in Bangladesh: PM

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 Bangladesh

13:57 6 December 2023

UN says ’not possible’ to create ’safe zones’ in Gaza

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 campaign

01:22 6 December 2023

BGMEA calls for speeding up customs clearance for RMG sector

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 industry

01:18 6 December 2023

PM to witness Ctg Port-Saudi firm deal signing today

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 Terminal

01:15 6 December 2023

NBR announces 141 top taxpayers

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 2022-23

01:12 6 December 2023

Sale of TCB commodities for December begins today

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 country

01:10 6 December 2023

Nagad top VAT depositor for consecutive years

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 inception

01:05 6 December 2023

New ADB initiative to strengthen women’s resilience to heat stress in Asia

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 Pacific

01:01 6 December 2023

Dhaka, Ctg stocks maintain gaining streak

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 optimism

23:17 5 December 2023

Banks, insurers can play major role in creating climate transition: Report says

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 Monday

15:36 5 December 2023

Canada’s public broadcaster to cut 10% of workforce

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 outlets

15:28 5 December 2023

12th JS polls: EC recommends transferring 47 UNOs

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 manner

21:16 4 December 2023

Bitcoin soars past $40,000 on optimism for US trading approval

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 cryptocurrency

21:12 4 December 2023

OCAG launches help desk for pensioners

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 country

21:08 4 December 2023

Snehasish Mahmud & Co. ranks top of DRC-ICAB inter firm debate competition

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 Dhaka

21:06 4 December 2023

Chinese company to set up first composite factory in Mongla EPZ

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

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 safer

21:00 4 December 2023

BGMEA forms board to conduct election for 2024-2026 term

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 area

20:56 4 December 2023

Dhaka, Ctg stocks maintain gaining streak

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 optimism

20:54 4 December 2023

No such situation created to impose trade restrictions: Commerce Secy

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 Bangladesh

20:49 4 December 2023

Inflation eased to 9.49% in Nov

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 inflation

20:44 4 December 2023

Export earnings totals $22,232.28mn during July-November

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 year

20:41 4 December 2023

PM orders restoration of rivers, canals in capital, adjoining areas

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 possible

20:37 4 December 2023