Experts call for modernising Companies Act
Experts called for an urgent update to the Companies Act 1994, citing the existing law inadequate for the needs of a modern economy...
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Tight monetary policy harming trade: DCCI
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised serious concerns over Bangladesh Bank鈥檚 continued contractionary monetary policy, warning that high interest rates and declining credit growth are choking trade, investment and industrial activity...
Mbeumo looks forward to Fernandes link-up at United
Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited about linking up with Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes as he prepares for life at Old Trafford following his move from Brentford.
NCP member accused of rape on promise of marriage in city
A man named Shahdat Hossain Rohan has been accused of raping a woman in Dhaka鈥檚 Kamrangirchar area under the pretext of marriage...
AmCham Bangladesh exchanges views with AmCham Singapore
Leaders of American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) and AmCham Singapore on Monday exchanged views on shared objectives to support their respective members and explored replicable best practices to promote investment and business facilitation...
ICCB calls for strategic move to navigate 2025 challenges
The International Chamber of Commerce 鈥� Bangladesh called for a strategic move to navigate the challenges the country might face in 2025...
Sinner reappoints coach he sacked in doping scandal
World No.1 Jannik Sinner is teaming up once again with Umberto Ferrara, the fitness coach he sacked in the summer of 2024 after it was revealed that the Italian had tested positive for doping, his management team announced on Wednesday.
Mbeumo thrilled to follow in Ronaldo鈥檚 footsteps at MU
Bryan Mbeumo says he is excited to be following in Cristiano Ronaldo鈥檚 footsteps at the 鈥榖iggest club in the world鈥� after signing for Manchester United...
MCCI mourns BAF jet crash incident
The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka has expressed its profound shock and deepest sorrow at the tragic crash of a Bangladesh Air Force training aircraft into Milestone School and college campus in Uttara, Dhaka on Monday...
Childhood fan Mbeumo joins Man Utd re-build
Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo said he 鈥榞rew up wearing鈥� the Manchester United shirt on Monday after joining the club from Brentford on a deal until 2030, with an option for a further year.
What do we want from our MPs?
CONVENTIONALLY, a parliament member鈥檚 responsibilities tend to be seen in terms of scrutiny of legislation, development and constituent service. Observers talk about their formal roles. How about informal and less visible responsibilities? My collaborative research with the University of London, SOAS (2014-17), on this issue suggests that the MPs do their duties around...
SC gets two chamber judge courts
Chief justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Sunday nominated justice Md Rezaul Haque as judge-in-chamber-1 and justice Farah Mahbub as judge-in-chamber-2, forming two chamber judge courts to dispose of emergency matters at the Appellate Division...
MU agree deal to sign Brentford winger Mbeumo
Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial 拢65 million ($87 million) as Ruben Amorim steps up his overhaul of the team鈥檚 misfiring attack.
Bangladesh鈥檚 PMI slips by 5.8 points in June
The overall Purchasing Managers鈥� Index (PMI) of Bangladesh declined by 5.8 points in June, reaching 53.1, according to the latest PMI index published jointly by the Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Policy Exchange Bangladesh on Monday...
PSG mental resilience key to reaching Club World Cup semi-finals
Much has been made of European champions Paris Saint-Germain's attacking flair, their rapid and dangerous wingers and thrilling style, but what carried them through to the Club World Cup semi-finals on Saturday was a dose of resilience.
FBCCI polls deferred
The election to the board of directors of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry for 2025-26 and 2026-27 terms has been deferred by another 45 days by the Ministry of Commerce...
DCCI for long-term logistics master plan to boost trade
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has urged the government to formulate a comprehensive long-term master plan for logistics sector to ensure a resilient and competitive trade ecosystem...
ACC sues PK Halder, 25 others
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday filed two separate cases against 26 people, including former NRB Global Bank (now Global Islami Bank) managing director Prashanta Kumar Halder, also known as PK Halder, on charges of embezzling Tk聽49 crore from the bank...
MBE Bangladesh opens first store
Mail Boxes Etc Bangladesh on Saturday launched its first store at Kemal Ataturk Avenue, Banani in the capital Dhaka, said a press release...
3 bank officials among 5 sued over embezzling Tk 1.65cr
A fraud case has been filed with the court of senior judicial magistrate Barnali Rani in Jashore accusing three officials of the Basic Bank at Karwan Bazar Branch in Dhaka and two others for embezzling Tk 1, 65, 00,000....
FBCCI election on Sept 7
Election of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry for the 2025-27 term will be held on September 7...
Four heavy US bombers stationed at key Indian Ocean base: AFP image analysis
Four US Stratofortress bombers are currently stationed at the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean, according to an AFP analysis of satellite imagery, as the conflict between Israel and Iran extended to its fifth straight day.
DCCI backs PTA to boost trade with Sri Lanka
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry has emphasized signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to expand bilateral trade and investment...
DCCI team off to Sri Lanka
A 22-member business delegation of the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) today left here for Colombo, Sri Lanka to explore new business and investment opportunities...
Budget unlikely to boost investors鈥� confidence
Foreign Investors鈥� Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Zaved Akhtar on Wednesday opined that the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 financial year聽will not increase confidence level for enhancing foreign direct investment...
AmCham hails 鈥榓 balanced budget鈥� despite challenges
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) said that the targets in the proposed national budget for financial year 2025-26 are positive but ambitious, given the current economic conditions marked by high interest rates and investment constraints...
Budget not friendlier for business as expected: DCCI president
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Taskeen Ahmed in his initial budget reaction on Monday said that the proposed budget is not as much friendlier for businesses and investment expansion as expected by the business community...
FICCI expresses concerns over business, investment despite some positive steps
The Foreign Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) said that despite having some positive aspects, there are also some concerns regarding several provisions that could potentially impede business growth and increase the burden on compliant taxpayers...
Dembele, Doue among seven PSG players on Champions League team of the season
Paris Saint-Germain strikers Ousmane Dembele was named Champions League player of the season as UEFA on Sunday picked seven of the title-winning side on the competition's team of the season.
China to collaborate in textile sector
The Chinese Enterprises Association in Bangladesh (CEAB) and the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation in the textile and apparel sector...