Oil prices surge as Trump hits Russian crude with sanctions
Oil prices surged more than 5 per cent Thursday after US president Donald Trump targeted Russia鈥檚 key oil industry with new sanctions in a bid to end the war in Ukraine...
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Dhaka, Seoul eye new era of investments
Bangladesh and South Korea iterated their commitment to expediting the negotiations on the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) ahead of Bangladesh鈥檚 graduation from LDC status, recognising it as a timely opportunity to unlock new channels of Korean investment into Bangladesh鈥檚 fast-transforming economy...
Stocks extend gaining streak
Country鈥檚 both the bourses鈥擠haka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange 鈥� on Thursday extended positive territory for a second consecutive session as investors stayed watchful ahead of the upcoming earnings season...
Record 36 factories earn LEED certification in 2025
The Bangladesh apparel industry has achieved a new global milestone in sustainable manufacturing with 36 factories earning international environmental compliance certifications in a single year...
AKIJ Resource to launch Islamic digital bank
AKIJ Resource has announced plans to launch Bangladesh鈥檚 first Shariah-based digital bank, aiming to fill the void in Islamic banking created after Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 move to merge five struggling Islamic banks...
Farmers of Saltha profit from bitter gourd sales
Bitter gourd cultivation has been gaining popularity in various fields of Saltha upazila in the district in recent years, with local farmers reaping good profits thanks to favorable market prices...
Europe plans satellite powerhouse to rival Musk鈥檚 Starlink
Three leading European aerospace groups announced Thursday a plan to merge their satellite operations to create a powerhouse for competing in particular against Elon Musk鈥檚 Starlink internet system...
Workshop on corporate tax, transfer pricing held聽
Rahman Rahman Huq, Chartered Accountants (KPMG in Bangladesh), organised a workshop on the 鈥楴ew Corporate Tax Landscape and Transfer pricing,鈥� reviewing the country鈥檚 fiscal framework, Export Processing Zone operations, and international tax developments, said a press release...
Climate-resilient fish farming technique discussed
A campaign to raise awareness about climate-resilient fish farming was held on Thursday at Shovna Birajmoyi Secondary School field in Dumuria upazila to help fishers and farmers adapt to climate change impacts...
French court convicts TotalEnergies over misleading climate claims
A French court Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in 鈥榤isleading commercial practices鈥� by overstating its climate pledges, in what activists said was the first such ruling worldwide against a major oil company for climate misinformation...
Mintoo receives Top Agri-food Pioneer award
Abdul Awal Mintoo have been awarded 鈥楾op Agri-Food Pioneer (TAP), 2025鈥� award by World Food Prize Foundation, said a press release...
RFL launches particle board brand PLYMAX
Business conglomerate RFL on Thursday launched its new brand 鈥楶LYMAX鈥� to produce and market particle board, said a press release...
UCB unveils Sustainability Report 2024
United Commercial Bank PLC launched its 鈥楽ustainability Report 2024鈥� at a special ceremony held at its corporate office recently in the capital, said a press release...
Community Bank holds 69th board meeting
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC on Wednesday held its 69th board meeting at the Police Headquarters in the capital, said a press release...
GP, Titas Gas to drive digital transformation
Grameenphone partnered with Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution PLC to accelerate Titas Gas鈥檚 digital transformation and enhance its operational efficiency through advanced connectivity and smart digital solutions, said a press release...
