Dhaka, Sunday


08 September 2024


BB dissolves IFIC Bank board, forms new board

BB dissolves IFIC Bank board, forms new board

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has dissolved the board of directors of the IFIC Bank PLC

00:29 5 September 2024

BB to form 3 task forces to improve banking sector: ABB

BB to form 3 task forces to improve banking sector: ABB

Association of Bankers Bangladesh (ABB) Chairman Selim RF Hussain on Wednesday informed that Bangladesh Bank (BB) will form three task forces to improve the current situation of the country’s banking sector

00:23 5 September 2024

Govt to procure LNG from spot market

Govt to procure LNG from spot market

The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved a proposal in principle for procuring LNG from the spot market to meet the emergency demand for gas in the country

00:20 5 September 2024

Govt working to bring back laundered money: BB governor

Govt working to bring back laundered money: BB governor

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Wednesday said that the government is working to bring back the money laundered abroad and acquire local assets of the people, who had embezzled money from banks

00:17 5 September 2024

Unrest in RMG factories being instigated by outsiders: BGMEA

Unrest in RMG factories being instigated by outsiders: BGMEA

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam on Wednesday said unrest in the ready-made garment (RMG) factories of Ashulia, Savar and Gazipur areas has predominantly been instigated by outsiders

00:15 5 September 2024

Open Competition will be ensured in energy sector: Adviser

Open Competition will be ensured in energy sector: Adviser

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Affairs Adviser Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan on Wednesday said the interim government will not promote any particular person or group to do business in the energy sector

00:12 5 September 2024

CA issues ’marching order’ to secretaries over reforms

CA issues ’marching order’ to secretaries over reforms

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday issued a `marching order` to the secretaries of all ministries and divisions to take and implement reform programmes at all levels

00:05 5 September 2024

Asian markets drift ahead of key US figures, eyes on China

Asian markets drift ahead of key US figures, eyes on China

Asian markets stuttered Tuesday as investors steel themselves for a high-stakes US jobs report at the end of the week while keeping tabs on China after fresh data stoked renewed worries over the world`s number two economy

01:15 4 September 2024

Turkish inflation slows to 52pc in August: Official data

Turkish inflation slows to 52pc in August: Official data

Turkey`s annual inflation rate slowed further in August to 52 percent after reaching 61.8 percent in July, official data showed on Tuesday

01:11 4 September 2024

UN hosts Libya rivals for central bank crisis talks

UN hosts Libya rivals for central bank crisis talks

The United Nations said it held talks Monday with rival powers in Libya over the country`s central bank crisis which has threatened vital oil income

01:07 4 September 2024

EU chief to hand economy job to Italy’s far-right: Report

EU chief to hand economy job to Italy’s far-right: Report

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen has made her first picks for her top team, with the key economy vice-president job going to Italy`s far-right nominee, German newspaper Die Welt reported Tuesday

01:04 4 September 2024

Turkish inflation slows to 52% in August: Official data

Turkish inflation slows to 52% in August: Official data

Turkey`s annual inflation rate slowed further in August to 52 percent after reaching 61.8 percent in July, official data showed on Tuesday

01:00 4 September 2024

Farzana Lalarukh appointed commissioner of BSEC

Farzana Lalarukh appointed commissioner of BSEC

Farzana Lalarukh, Associate Professor of the University of Dhaka, has been appointed as the commissioner of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC)

00:56 4 September 2024

BB donates Tk 23cr to Chief Adviser’s Relief Fund

BB donates Tk 23cr to Chief Adviser’s Relief Fund

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has handed over Tk 23 crore to the Chief Adviser`s Relief and Welfare Fund to help the victims of flood

00:47 4 September 2024

Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury appointed Grameen Bank chairman

Prof Abdul Hannan Chowdhury appointed Grameen Bank chairman

Professor Dr Abdul Hannan Chowdhury has been appointed as the new chairman of Grameen Bank

00:44 4 September 2024

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Price fall in large-cap drives stocks down

Country`s both the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Tuesday plunged due to mainly price fall in large-cap securities

00:37 4 September 2024

20% discount on Walton IT products in exchange for old devices

20% discount on Walton IT products in exchange for old devices

With the goal of promoting proper e-waste management, Walton has launched its ‘Computer Exchange Offer Season-4’ campaign

00:32 4 September 2024

Committee on White Paper to look into foreign loan agreements signed over years: Dr Debapriya

Committee on White Paper to look into foreign loan agreements signed over years: Dr Debapriya

The Committee on the preparation for "White Paper on the State of Bangladesh Economy" would look into the loan agreements signed over the years especially the loan agreements signed in the energy sector

00:18 4 September 2024

Banks classified loans hit record over Tk 211,000cr

Banks classified loans hit record over Tk 211,000cr

Bangladesh Bank (BB) on Tuesday informed that classified loans in the banking sector hit an all-time high of over Tk 211,000 crore at the end of June of this year

00:09 4 September 2024

BGMEA held meeting with non-IBC leaders

BGMEA held meeting with non-IBC leaders

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) leaders held a discussion with the leaders of non-IBC labour federations Saturday to maintain stable labour conditions in the garment sector amidst the ongoing challenges

01:08 2 September 2024

BSEC forms committee to investigate irregularities

BSEC forms committee to investigate irregularities

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) on Sunday formed a five-member committee to investigate irregularities and corruption of the past

01:05 2 September 2024

Stocks extend gaining streak

Stocks extend gaining streak

Country`s both the bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – on Sunday witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism

01:01 2 September 2024

Govt working to bring prices of essentials in more comfortable level: Salehuddin

Govt working to bring prices of essentials in more comfortable level: Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the ministries of Finance, Commerce, Science and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that the government is working to bring down prices of essentials in more comfortable level for consumers

00:58 2 September 2024

IMF positive about sanctioning $3bn budget support: Dr Salehuddin

IMF positive about sanctioning $3bn budget support: Dr Salehuddin

Adviser to the interim government on the ministries of Finance, Commerce, Science and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed today said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) was positive about sanctioning $3 billion more budget support to Bangladesh

00:30 2 September 2024