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BSTI fines seven firms Tk 15 lakh for certification, lab testing violations
26 July 2026, 21:08 PM
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Khaas Food organises workshop on consumer rights protection
26 July 2026, 20:33 PM
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26 July 2026, 20:05 PM
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Bangladesh Bank extends deadline for banks to settle disciplinary cases
26 July 2026, 18:03 PM
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BTRC fines four mobile operators Tk 8.68cr over illegal VoIP SIMs
26 July 2026, 12:42 PM
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Industries reel under gas crisis
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Bangladesh
Cement makers slash output as political tension flares up
Cement makers in Bangladesh have reduced production as political tension slowed sales amid a slowdown in construction projects
20 December 2023, 00:10 AM
Ctg-based lighter vessel owners announce split from Water Transport Cell
They will operate separately under the Inland Vessel Owners Association of Chattogram
19 December 2023, 16:57 PM
ADB cuts Bangladesh's GDP growth forecast to 6.2%
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised downward the growth forecast for Bangladesh’s economy to 6.2 percent for the current fiscal year ending in June 2024..“This is due to moderate growth in exports and manufacturing amid an economic slowdown in major export markets, power and energy
19 December 2023, 15:19 PM
Central bank says it has nothing to do with Bangladesh Bank Sangbad magazine
The use of the BB monogram by the magazine had created confusion among the financial institutions
19 December 2023, 12:11 PM
Eight US Congress members call for revision
Say eight Congress members in a letter to American Apparel & Footwear Association
19 December 2023, 08:51 AM
Corrective financial measures needed to boost economy: DCCI president
The economy is facing certain challenges pertaining to inflation and it is of utmost importance to tame inflation at whatever costs necessary, especially food inflation
18 December 2023, 13:01 PM
Leather sector wasting opportunities
The leather sector cannot ensure value addition of over 65 percent whereas there is potential to reach 90 percent
18 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Grameenphone launches IoT devices
The goods will help in ensuring safe home, office and transportation
17 December 2023, 14:15 PM
Tk 1,000cr fund for cinemas, but not many takers
Complexities involving deeds offered as mortgage, lengthy procedures for availing the loans, lack of collateral, and growing demand for Netflix and other video streaming platforms are the major reasons for poor demand
17 December 2023, 00:10 AM
Pragati yet to get go-ahead to assemble sedans
Earlier in May, Pragati reached a consensus with Mitsubishi Motors Corporation to establish a complete knock-down setup for assembling sedans
15 December 2023, 00:30 AM
Challenges persist for smartphone makers
Local manufacturers produced 57.5 lakh smartphones from January to October this year, down about 27 percent from 78.5 crore units in the same period a year earlier
15 December 2023, 00:10 AM
Southeast Bank to raise Tk 500 crore thru bonds
Tk 450 crore will be mobilised under private placement, Tk 50 crore through public offer
14 December 2023, 08:49 AM
Little to achieve if Bangladesh Bank isn’t sincere
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will require a certain amount of foreign currency reserves to ensure the next installments in the future.
14 December 2023, 04:31 AM
Sheba’s comeback story: A demonstration of resilience
After launching in 2016, Sheba quickly captured the attention of urbanites by offering comprehensive solutions to common challenges associated with city living
14 December 2023, 00:00 AM
‘Local plastic goods makers should maintain safety standards to boost exports’
Industry experts say at a workshop
13 December 2023, 15:19 PM
IMF, ADB loans to boost reserves in Dec: Bangladesh Bank
IMF will give $689 million, ADB $400 million and other sources $220 million
13 December 2023, 11:07 AM
AFC Agro, S Korean firm team up to make molecular diagnostic kits
The kits will help in detection of dengue, chikungunya and other viruses
13 December 2023, 10:35 AM
24 garment factories get green certificates in six months: BGMEA
Among them, 16 factories were rated in the Platinum category and eight were in Gold.
13 December 2023, 07:42 AM
Banks to sell insurance in boost for the fledgling sector
Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurer, allowing the former to sell the products of the latter through its vast network
12 December 2023, 15:49 PM
Chinese firm to invest $11.55m in Bepza EZ
The factory will create employment opportunities for 3,310 Bangladeshi workers
12 December 2023, 14:38 PM