Selection process marred by irregularities: Bashir
Commerce adviser Sk Bashir Uddin on Wednesday stated that there were widespread irregularities in selection process of TCB card beneficiaries in the past...
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EuroCham concerned over 鈥榰nequal鈥� trade concessions to US
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (EuroCham) urged the Interim Government to avoid discrimination against European Union companies, as Bangladesh would consider offering substantial trade concessions to the United States...
Dhaka stocks, turnover drop
The prolonged decline in indices has dragged Dhaka鈥檚 stock market turnover to a yearly low, with daily transactions plunging from over Tk 450 crore to just Tk 300 crore...
Microenterprises can be vital for growth: Selim Jahan
The development of microenterprises can play a vital role in driving inclusive growth in Bangladesh鈥檚 economy, said renowned economist Selim Jahan...
PBIL, EDGE sign deal on investment banking
Prime Bank Investment Limited and EDGE Research and Consulting Limited have recently signed an agreement to provide investment banking services to a wide range of institutional clients...
WB, IMF lower Bangladesh GDP growth below 4pc for FY25聽聽聽聽
Both the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund have lowered their projections regarding the growth of Bangladesh鈥檚 gross domestic product for the outgoing financial year (2024-25) below 4 per cent....
Bhutanese businesses stress bilateral trade expansion
Business leaders from Bangladesh and Bhutan today stressed the need for tapping the potentials for expanding bilateral trade in the agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables, and spices...
China open to trade talks after Trump signals tariffs will fall
China said on Wednesday the door was 鈥榳ide open鈥� for trade talks with Washington, a day after US president Donald Trump signalled the possibility of a 鈥榮ubstantial鈥� lowering of tariffs on Beijing...
Nurul, Kamrul become City Bank DMDs
Md Nurul Azam Mozumder and Kamrul Mehedi have been appointed as deputy managing directors of City Bank, said a press release..
Bata board recommends 445pc cash dividend for 2024
Bata Shoe Company (Bangladesh) Limited鈥檚 board of directors has recommended 105 per cent final dividend for 2024, in addition to interim dividend of 340 per cent already declared, totalling to a cash dividend of 445 per cent for the year 2024, said a press release...
City Bank appoints two deputy managing directors
In a bid to advance the SME and Microfinance sectors in Bangladesh, City Bank has appointed two of its senior leaders, Md Nurul Azam Mozumder and Kamrul Mehedi, as deputy managing directors (DMDs) of the bank. This move reinforces the bank鈥檚 dedication to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, which is aligned with the national development agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), says a press release.
Bajus raises gold price for 18th time in 2025
Gold has become even more expensive in Bangladesh, as the Bangladesh Jewellers鈥� Association (Bajus) has increased its prices for the 18th time this year.
Bangladesh Finance working to ensure financial stability
Bangladesh Finance PLC has reaffirmed its commitment to long-term financial stability and sustainable growth by embracing a forward-looking risk management approach, said a press release.
Land-based LNG terminal at Matarbari thru PPP okayed
The government on Tuesday approved a proposal in聽principle for implementing the land-based LNG terminal at Matarbari in Cox鈥檚聽Bazar project to be implemented under the Public-Private-Partnership initiative.
Two-day Meet Bangladesh Expo begins Thursday
Two-day 鈥楳eet Bangladesh Exposition鈥� to showcase Bangladesh鈥檚 potential export sectors, medical and personal protective equipment, leather and leather goods, footwear, plastics and light engineering, will be held in the capital in April 24-25.