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Dhaka, Thursday


28 November 2024


Stocks extend gains to 5th session

Stocks extend gains to 5th session

Dhaka stocks extended their year-end rally on Tuesday, as vaccination hopes continued to lift sentiment

23:35 29 December 2020

311th board meeting of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd held

311th board meeting of Shahjalal Islami Bank Ltd held

The 311th board meeting of Shahjalal Islami Bank Limited (SJIBL) has taken place recently at the corporate head office of the bank while maintaining proper health hygiene and social distance

23:01 29 December 2020

Covid-19: 30 more die, 1,181 infected in last 24hrs

Covid-19: 30 more die, 1,181 infected in last 24hrs

Bangladesh recorded 30 more deaths and 1,181 new cases of novel coronavirus from different parts of the country including capital Dhaka in the last 24 hours ending 8:00am on Tuesday.

22:57 29 December 2020

United Commercial Bank inaugurates Bheramara branch

United Commercial Bank inaugurates Bheramara branch

United Commercial Bank Limited (UCB) inaugurated its Bheramara branch in Kushtia on Tuesday. This is the 203rd branch of the bank

22:56 29 December 2020

Nitol to introduce Voltas ACs in Bangladesh next Feb

Nitol to introduce Voltas ACs in Bangladesh next Feb

Nitol Electronics is all set to introduce the world-famous and widely popular electronics brand Voltas (A TATA product) in Bangladesh.

Voltas manufactures and distributes almost all sorts of electronic products but is

22:50 29 December 2020

ERF signs healthcare agreement with Universal Medical

ERF signs healthcare agreement with Universal Medical

The Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) signed a corporate healthcare agreement with the Universal Medical College Hospital (previously known as Aysha Memorial Hospital) on Tuesday

22:42 29 December 2020

‘Shera Radhuni’ to appear on TV soon; registration starts on Dec 30

‘Shera Radhuni’ to appear on TV soon; registration starts on Dec 30

‘Shera Radhuni’, a regular initiative from the Square Food and Beverage Limited’s well-known brand ‘Radhuni’, is all set to return on television screen.

Based on the slogan, titled ‘Not just the

21:57 29 December 2020

Next SSC exams in June, HSC in July-August: Dipu Moni

Next SSC exams in June, HSC in July-August: Dipu Moni

The Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and other equivalent examinations will be held in June and July or August next year, Education Minister Dipu Moni said on Tuesday.

21:20 29 December 2020

USL holds 1st AGM

USL holds 1st AGM

The first annual general meeting (AGM) of Unified Solutions Limited (USL) was held on a hybrid platform on December 21.

The chairman of the company Tauhidur Rahman presided over the meeting,

21:15 29 December 2020

Sheltech Technology awarded President’s Award for Industrial Development

Sheltech Technology awarded President’s Award for Industrial Development

Sheltech Technology has been awarded the President's Award for Industrial Development 2018 for its significant contribution to the national economy and social development of the country.

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud

21:09 29 December 2020

More 1804 Rohingyas reach Bhasan Char from Ctg

More 1804 Rohingyas reach Bhasan Char from Ctg

The second batch of 1804 Rohingyas reached Bhasan Char in Hatiya upazila of Noakhali from city’s Patenga Boat Club under the supervision of the Bangladesh Navy on Tuesday 24 days after the first group went there.

19:41 29 December 2020

EBL appoints two new DMDs

EBL appoints two new DMDs

MM Haikal Hashmi and M Khurshed Alam have been appointed as the deputy managing directors of Eastern Bank Ltd.

Prior to his appointment, Hashmi was Deputy Managing Director, Head of Internal

18:46 29 December 2020

Next pandemic may be more severe: WHO officials

Next pandemic may be more severe: WHO officials

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the virus is ‘not necessarily the big one’ and that there is a real chance of another, more serious pandemic spreading across the world.

17:41 29 December 2020

India win by 8 wickets in 2nd Test

India win by 8 wickets in 2nd Test

India bounced back well and beat host Australia by eight wickets in the second Test at MCG.

Australia scored 200 runs in the second innings and gave India a target of

17:35 29 December 2020

Private sector credit growth continues to fall

Private sector credit growth continues to fall

Private sector credit growth continued to dip down due to the coronavirus pandemic that has affected almost every business.

Latest Bangladesh Bank data shows credit growth came down to 8.21 percent

17:15 29 December 2020

Stocks rally at open on Covid-19 vaccination hope

Stocks rally at open on Covid-19 vaccination hope

Thirty minutes into trade, the benchmark DSEX added 32 points or 0.60 percent at 5,376, extending the rally for the fourth consecutive session.

17:01 29 December 2020

10 magical stocks that took the Dhaka bourse by storm in 2020

10 magical stocks that took the Dhaka bourse by storm in 2020

Of all the companies listed on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), 10 have given highest returns in seven months since May 31, 2020.

14:31 29 December 2020

India lifts ban on onion exports as prices dip

India lifts ban on onion exports as prices dip

India has decided to lift ban on onion exports from January 1, as prices have fallen sharply in the last few weeks on expectations of a big crop.

Exports of all

03:23 29 December 2020

19 industrial units receive President’s Industrial Development award

19 industrial units receive President’s Industrial Development award

A total of 19 industrial units on Monday received the President’s Industrial Development Award 2018 under six categories for their outstanding contribution to the national economy.

Among the winners, four belonged

03:03 29 December 2020

Serum to give Bangladesh 1-year bank guarantee on vaccine deal

Serum to give Bangladesh 1-year bank guarantee on vaccine deal

Since the per unit price of the vaccine is going to be $4, with a supply of 30 million vaccines, the health ministry will encash a total of $120 million if the SII is unable to supply the aforementioned number of doses within December 31, 2021

02:45 29 December 2020

Major General Nazrul Islam new BEPZA chairman

Major General Nazrul Islam new BEPZA chairman

The government has appointed Major General Md Nazrul Islam as the chairman of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA).

Public administration ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on

01:00 29 December 2020

Jamuna Bank inaugurates Hatibandha branch

Jamuna Bank inaugurates Hatibandha branch

Freedom Fighter and Lalmonirhat-1 Member of Parliament Md Motahar Hossain was present at the ceremony as the chief guest

00:13 29 December 2020

GDIC-PABL hold workshop on anti-money laundering & CFT compliance

GDIC-PABL hold workshop on anti-money laundering & CFT compliance

Green Delta Insurance Company (GDIC), in association with Professional Advancement Bangladesh Ltd (PABL), organised an online workshop and knowledge sharing session on Monday, to improve staffers’ knowledge and skills for preventing money laundering and combating financing of terrorism (CFT).

00:11 29 December 2020

ICAB recognises Prime Bank for good corporate governance practices

ICAB recognises Prime Bank for good corporate governance practices

Prime Bank has been awarded “Certificate of Merit” at the 20th Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) National Award Ceremony under “Corporate Governance” category for the best presented annual report of 2019

00:09 29 December 2020