Covid-19 fallout: FDI in Bangladesh drops by 40% in FY2019-20
As per the statistics of the central bank released this week, the pandemic across the globe contributed to this decline in the second half of the last fiscal year.19:12 25 November 2020
School admission to be held through lottery: Minister
Admission seekers for the government and nongovernment schools from class one to nine will be enrolled through lottery this year due to the outbreak of coronavirus.19:06 25 November 2020
Govt pledge-bound to build safer society for women, girls: FM
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen on Wednesday said the government of Bangladesh, with visionary woman leader Sheikh Hasina at the helm, is pledge-bound to build a safer society for women and girls.18:39 25 November 2020
Stocks open higher for second consecutive day
Dhaka stocks opened higher on Wednesday, just like it did on Tuesday18:30 25 November 2020
Golden Son’s earnings remain negative, declares 2.5% dividend
Decline in turnover and a rise in expenses have pushed the Golden Son’s earnings down18:21 25 November 2020
AFC Agro Biotech’s earnings decline 89%, offers no dividend
The earnings per share (EPS) of AFC Agro Biotech Ltd have declined by 89 percent to Tk0.32 for 2019-20 fiscal year (FY), as against Tk2.93 (restated) for the same period of last FY17:32 25 November 2020
‘America is back’: Biden pushes past Trump era with nominees
Declaring “America is back,” President-elect Joe Biden introduced his national security team on Tuesday, his first substantive offering of how he’ll shift from Trump-era “America First” policies by relying on experts from the Democratic establishment to be some of his most important advisers.17:05 25 November 2020
Switzerland sees amazing potential, eyes economic ties with Bangladesh
witzerland wants to strengthen and widen its ties with Bangladesh to explore "amazing potential" together as Bangladesh is set to celebrate its 50 years of independence next year with Vision 2041 in place, says its envoy in Dhaka.16:40 25 November 2020
Anti-France protests: Singapore sends home 15 Bangladeshis
Fifteen Bangladeshis, most of whom were working in the construction industry, have been repatriated from Singapore for social media postings in the wake of recent developments in France, the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs disclosed on Tuesday.16:28 25 November 2020
WI to send inspection team to BD for assessing Covid-19 protocols
West Indies are supposed to play three test matches, three ODIs and two T20Is on the tour.15:17 25 November 2020
How a collective infrastructure push will boost global growth
With vaccines around the corner, there is increased hope that the pandemic could soon be under better control03:49 25 November 2020
Square Textiles looking for Commercial Executive
Square Textiles Division, a venture of Square group is looking for Commercial Executive03:34 25 November 2020
Govt sincerely working to build tech-based society
The minister made the comments while speaking as the chief guest at a prize-giving ceremony on Pirojpur Sadar Upazila Parishad premises.03:15 25 November 2020
Now fire breaks out at Mohammadpur
Seven firefighting units went to the spot and tried to bring the fire under control.03:12 25 November 2020
A magnificent win for Gemcon Khulna against Fortune Barisal
Gemcon Khulna won by 5 wickets against Fortune Barisal in the second match of Bangabandhu T20 Cup02:39 25 November 2020
Rajshahi beats Dhaka in first Bangabandhu T20 Cup match
Minister Group Rajshahi has beaten Beximco Dhaka by two runs in the opening game of Bangabandhu T20 Cup02:35 25 November 2020
Sonali Bank congratulates Kazi Saidur Rahman on promotion at BB
The other new appointee to the post of deputy governor of the central bank is AKM Sajedur Rahman Khan.02:25 25 November 2020
‘Govt alone cannot stop violence against women’
Through the webinar, ActionAid Bangladesh highlighted the ongoing situation of violence in the country and discussed possible ways to overcome it00:56 25 November 2020
Photojournalist Kajol secures bail
The High Court on Tuesday granted bail to photojournalist Shafiqul Islam Kajol in a case filed under the Digital Security Act (DSA).00:29 25 November 2020
Al-Arafah Bank holds business review meeting for Bogra zone
The bank’s Deputy Managing Director Syed Masodul Bari was present in the meeting as the chief guest, reads a press release.00:03 25 November 2020
Govt approves Tk 4,187cr to upgrade Jhenidah-Jashore highway
The government on Tuesday approved two separate projects on the Western Economic Corridor and Regional Enhancement Programme (WeCARE) Phase 1 including the WeCARE Phase-1: Jhenidah-Jashore Highway (N-7) Development project with an estimated cost of Taka 4,187.70 crore to upgrade 48.50 km highway to six lanes including service lanes on both sides.23:54 24 November 2020
B2B digital marketplace can help connectivity in Commonwealth
In the case of Bangladesh, digitalisation has made a significant contribution to the country’s economy; when it comes to mobile financial service and e-commerce, Bangladesh has made rapid strides, said the minister.23:29 24 November 2020
SME employment soared to 105.7% since start of businesses: Study
Female-owned businesses had 146.2% employment growth.23:22 24 November 2020
OIC to raise funds to support Rohingya case in ICJ
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will raise funds for supporting the Rohingya case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in Niamey, the capital of the Republic of Niger on November 27-28.23:05 24 November 2020
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