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Industrial term loan disbursements fall

Industrial term loan disbursements declined notably in the January–March quarter of 2025 comparing with the same period in the previous year, reflecting the deepening economic crisis stemming from persistent political unrest, a volatile business climate, and ongoing distress in the banking sector...

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Konstas says he has ‘come a long way’

Teenage opener Sam Konstas said Saturday he had ‘come a long way’ from his combative debut against India after winning his place back for Australia’s opening Test against the West Indies.

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Australia drop Labuschagne for first WI Test

Australia on Friday dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the opening match of their three-Test tour of the West Indies after a poor run of form while Steve Smith is out injured.

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Can recycling lead leather industry forward?

DESPITE its long-standing potential, Bangladesh’s leather industry remains chronically underdeveloped. This stagnation continues even as the country produces over 350 million square feet of rawhide annually — an abundant resource that should position Bangladesh as a global leather hub. Yet unlike the ready-made garments sector, which thrived through sustained...

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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...

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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...

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Yunus thanks Australia for resuming visa processing in Dhaka

Bangladesh interim government chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus thanked Australia for resuming visa processing operations in Dhaka as newly appointed Australian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Susan Ryle called on him at the State Guest House Jamuna on Tuesday.

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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...

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Cummins flags Australia shake-up after WTC defeat as Ashes loom

Australia could shake up their batting after crashing to South Africa in the World Test Championship final, with captain Pat Cummins saying a ‘reset’ was needed ahead of three Tests in the West Indies and a home Ashes series.

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Markram leads South Africa to 'special' WTC title

Aiden Markram's magnificent century was the cornerstone of South Africa's five-wicket victory over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday as the Proteas ended decades of cricket heartbreak by at last winning a major global title.

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Cummins rips through South Africa batting in WTC final

Australia captain Pat Cummins produced a sensational spell of four wickets for just one run as the title-holders seized control of the World Test Championship final against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday.

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Starc strikes as Australia fight back in WTC final

Mitchell Starc led Australia's recovery as the defending champions fought back with the ball against South Africa on the first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Wednesday.

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UK, four nations sanction two far-right Israeli ministers

The UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway announced sanctions against two Israeli ministers on Tuesday for ‘repeated incitements of violence against Palestinian communities’, they said in a joint statement.

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Three key battles in World Test Championship final

Reigning champions Australia face South Africa in the World Test Championship final at Lord's, starting on Wednesday. Below AFP Sport looks at three key contests that could determine the course of the showpiece game:

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Shooter kills 9 at Austrian school

An attack on a school in southeastern Austria reportedly by a former student has left several people dead, police said Tuesday, in a rare case of deadly gun violence in a European school...

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Budget unlikely to boost investors’ confidence

Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Zaved Akhtar on Wednesday opined that the proposed national budget for the 2025-26 financial year will not increase confidence level for enhancing foreign direct investment...