Businessman killed at home in Dhaka
The police recovered the body of a trader from his rented house in the Posta area in the capital鈥檚 Old town early Wednesday...
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Argentine envoy, BGMEA administrator discuss trade, investment potential
Marcelo Carlos Sesa, ambassador of Argentina in Bangladesh, met with Anwar Hossain, administrator of BGMEA and vice-chairman of the Export Promotion Bureau, at the EPB office in Dhaka on Monday...
Business leaders urge action聽
Business leaders have urged the government to take immediate steps to improve the law and order situation, and ensure energy supply to address their challenges in operating business activities.
BIZ Verse 2024 ends at BRAC University
The grand finale of BIZ Verse 2024, a prestigious national-level inter-university business case competition, concluded successfully at BRAC University recently...
70pc Japanese firms dissatisfied with Bangladesh鈥檚 business environment: JETRO
The Japan External Trade Organisation on Tuesday said that more than 70 per cent of Japanese businesses were dissatisfied with the business environment in Bangladesh...
Political uncertainty hits German business morale
German business confidence fell more than expected in November, a key survey showed Monday, amid political uncertainty following the collapse of the country鈥檚 coalition government and Donald Trump鈥檚 US election win...
British business group hits out at Labour鈥檚 tax hikes
British business lobby group, the CBI, on Monday hit out over the Labour government鈥檚 tax hikes on firms, saying the 鈥榟eavy burden鈥� risked cuts to hiring and investment...
US Fed flags rise in delinquencies at small firms
Small businesses in the United States are facing the twin challenges of tighter credit availability and the rising inability to pay back loans, the Federal Reserve said Friday...
Walmart lifts full-yr forecast
Walmart reported a jump in third-quarter profits Tuesday behind solid US sales and gains in its e-commerce business as the retail behemoth lifted its full-year financial forecast...
AB Bank wins two Mastercard excellence awards
AB Bank won awards for excellence in Mastercard Business (Financial Inclusion) and Excellence in Mastercard Debit Business (Domestic) 2023-24 on Saturday, says a press release.
Businessman found murdered in city
The police on Thursday identified the dismembered body found wrapped in polythene at Rupganj in Narayanganj as dyeing businessman Jasim Uddin Masum...
Business people want smooth utility supply
The country鈥檚 leading businesses on Thursday asked the interim government to ensure uninterrupted supply of gas and power to industries and to remain alert to factory unrest hampering production.
Promote responsible business conduct in RMG sector, experts urge govt, brands
Experts and labour leaders on Thursday said that the government and the global brands could play a crucial role in promoting responsible business conduct within the readymade garment supply chain by upholding national and international standards to enhance workers鈥� quality of life and social security...
Govt should bust nexus of tycoons close to Hasina
POWERFUL business tycoons, who had been close to the deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, have swindled $17 billion off the banking sector, as the Bangladesh Bank government has said in an interview with the Financial Times, during the 15 years of the authoritarian regime of the Awami League. The central banker is reported to have said that the tycoons...
BBDN, SME Foundation sign deal to boost financial inclusion
The Bangladesh Business and Disability Network and SME Foundation have signed an agreement that outlines a shared commitment to advancing the agenda of accessible financial services for entrepreneurs with disabilities, with a focus on advocacy, product development and capacity-building initiatives in the banking and financial sectors...
New twist in credit card business
IN TODAY鈥橲 world, credit is a unique or 鈥榮pecial鈥� form of money that is not fully convertible or exchangeable with other forms of currency. People agree that credit is both a resource that allows current needs to be met, but it is simultaneously a liability that requires future repayment, normally with interest. Credit, in this sense, is unique because to...
Businesses urge for improved business climate
Business leaders on Saturday sought better business climate in the country and said that issues like law and order situation, rising interest rates and other macroeconomic challenges must be addressed as these factors have impacted the economy negatively...
EBFCI keen to invest in pharma, agri sectors
Bangladeshi expatriate businesses living in Europe have expressed their keen interest to invest in the country鈥檚 pharmaceuticals, healthcare, agriculture, processed food, education, technology, services sector and human resources development...
Yunus seeks businesses鈥� partnership in Bangladesh鈥檚 new journey
Chief adviser Muhammad Yunus on Thursday (local time) said that his government was committed to improving business environment in Bangladesh through reforms, seeking...
Extortion case filed against Aziz, Benazir聽
A case was filed against five persons, including former army chief general (retired) Aziz Ahmed and former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed for demanding Tk 100 crore as extortion from a business person in September 2019...
Work as a team to compete globally, Yunus urges business leaders
Seeking support for building a new Bangladesh, chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Thursday urged the businesspeople to come forward and work together as...
Syndicate will not be tolerated, adviser tells poultry businesses
Finance and commerce adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday warned that business syndicate would not be tolerated...
German business morale falls again in August
German business confidence fell further in August, a closely-watched survey showed Monday, as Europe鈥檚 biggest聽economy聽struggles to emerge from a weak period...
Businesses seek more security for smooth supply chain
Business leaders on Thursday sought support from the Bangladesh Army for preventing extortion and enhanced security for industrial and commercial establishments to ensure an uninterrupted supply chain...
NBR probes into tycoons鈥� corruption, tax evasion
The Central Intelligence Cell of the National Board of Revenue began investigations against high profile businesses for their suspected accumulation of illegal assets and...
Business situation improving, but issues to be addressed
Businesses on Thursday said that the country鈥檚 business situation was gradually improving, but issues such as smooth logistics, banking services and security in...
Trade bodies should focus on business: community
Business leaders on Wednesday said that trade bodies needed to work properly to meet demands of all businesses of the country, regardless of their political identities...
US services activity rebound on business, new orders boost
The US services sector bounced back in July on stronger business activity, new orders and employment, according to survey data released Monday...
Textile millers demand low-cost loans to offset business losses
The country鈥檚 textile mill owners have sought low-interest bank loans to help cover workers鈥� wages and utility bills for July, saying that the industry faced significant financial losses due to the disruption of business operations amid the recent unrests over quota-reform movement...
Global RMG buyers concerned over business disruption
Global apparel buyers and retailers on Monday expressed concerns over the disruption of business activities with Bangladesh, citing the ongoing issues with internet connectivity...