Lafarge Holcim declares 18pc interim cash dividend
The Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh board of directors has declared interim cash dividend at the rate of 18 per cent (Tk 1.80 per share of Tk 10 each) for the year ending on December 31, 2025...
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Square Textiles recommends 32pc cash dividend
Square Textiles board of directors has recommended 32 per cent cash dividend for the year ended June 30, 2025...
Pathao partners offer exciting gifts for users marking its 10-year celebration
Pathao鈥檚 10th anniversary celebration titled 10 Years of Growing with You, continues to capture the excitement of millions nationwide, reflecting a decade of innovation and community connection through grand giveaways and exclusive partner collaborations...
Pharma sector fears Tk聽4,000cr in losses
The devastating fire at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport has dealt a major blow to Bangladesh鈥檚 pharmaceutical industry. The sector is likely to face losses exceeding Tk聽4,000 crore...
Falling growth key concern: GED
Falling private sector credit growth has remained as the most worrying issue on the country鈥檚 economic front despite a rebound in deposit growth in banks, according to a government report released on Tuesday...
Transactions thru cards surge by 172pc in 5yrs
Card-based transactions in Bangladesh have surged by 172 per cent over the past five years, driven by growing consumer confidence in digital payments, rapid expansion of e-commerce, and widespread adoption of point-of-sale (POS) and online payment systems...
BB鈥檚 independence essential to restore economy: PRI seminar
Independence for Bangladesh Bank is essential to restore the country鈥檚 economic health, said experts at an event organised by the Policy Research Institute...
DSE falls, CSE go up
The upward momentum observed in the early trading hours at both the Dhaka Stock Exchange and Chittagong Stock Exchange did not last, as the DSE ended the day in the red while the CSE managed to sustain its gains...
UK borrowing hits 5-year high
UK government borrowing reached a five-year high in September, official data showed Tuesday, adding pressure to the government ahead of its annual budget...
3rd Airbus A330 added to US-Bangla
US-Bangla Airlines has further expanded its fleet with the addition of a third wide-body Airbus A330-300, which landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport here this morning...
Korean investors invited to explore Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has called on South Korean investors to capitalize on Bangladesh鈥檚 dynamic investment landscape, highlighting the country鈥檚 competitive advantages and ongoing reforms to facilitate foreign direct investment...
Terminated GP employees demand job reinstatement
One hundred fifty nine terminated permanent employees of private telecom company Grameenphone on Tuesday demanded job reinstatement and payment of arrears since their termination from service in 2021...
EU timber imports linked to deforestation on Indonesia鈥檚 Borneo: NGOs
Timber imports by companies operating in the European Union can be traced to logging on Indonesia鈥檚 Borneo island, a new report published Tuesday showed, with NGOs calling for the bloc to stop delaying a ban on deforestation-linked products...
US, Australia sign rare earths deal
US president Donald Trump signed a deal on rare earth minerals Monday with Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese, and said Washington鈥檚 key ally would get its coveted nuclear-powered attack submarines...
Crab farming thrives in Maheshkhali upazila
Crab farming is rapidly gaining popularity in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox鈥檚 Bazar district. Surrounded by the sea, this island holds great promise for crab cultivation, with thousands of locals now involved in crab and shrimp farming...
