Dutch paint giant Akzonobel slashes 2,000 jobs worldwide
AkzoNobel, the world`s leading paintmaker and manufacturer of Dulux paint, said Tuesday it was cutting 2,000 jobs globally, more than five percent of its workforce, as it strives to cut costs01:21 25 September 2024
Shakib Al Hasan, 6 others fined for share price manipulation
Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has fined Shakib Al Hasan and six other individuals and companies for manipulating share price of Paramount Insurance Company Limited01:17 25 September 2024
DSE extends gaining streak
Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) on Tuesday also witnessed an upward trend like earlier as investors continued their buying spree on large-cap issues amid optimism01:13 25 September 2024
BASIS America Desk Stakeholders’ Meet held to expand ICT business
Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) on Tuesday organized “BASIS America Desk Stakeholders’ Meet” with the goal of expanding and strengthening ICT business relations between Bangladesh and the United States01:10 25 September 2024
Adilur seeks Canadian support in technology transfer, investment
Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Tuesday sought Canadian support in the areas of technology transfer and investment to develop the country’s economy01:06 25 September 2024
BB raises repo rate by 50 basis points
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has increased the policy rate, also known as repo rate, by 50 basis points to 9.50 percent to contain inflation01:03 25 September 2024
Govt to procure 1.40 lakh tonnes fertilizer
The government on Tuesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 1.40 lakh metric tons of fertilizer from various sources to meet the growing demand of the country00:59 25 September 2024
BB will not print any fresh money to solve financial crisis: Governor
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Tuesday said the central bank will not print any fresh money to lend to the government for solving financial crisis00:56 25 September 2024
Bangladesh seeks IMF’s technical support for banking sector reforms: Salehuddin
Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday informed that the government has sought technical support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to reform the country`s financial sector and repatriate the money which has been laundered abroad00:52 25 September 2024
Biden offers full support to Prof Yunus-led interim govt
US President Joe Biden has offered his country`s full support to Professor Muhammad Yunus-led Interim Government of Bangladesh00:42 25 September 2024
NBR to supplement govt’s efforts to build discrimination-free country
National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Monday said that the revenue board is pledge-bound to supplement the government`s efforts to build a discrimination-free and corruption-free country talking alongside all concerned00:15 24 September 2024
EU hopes rise in Bangladesh’s online tax return submission
Michal Krejza, Head of Cooperation, Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Dhaka on Monday hoped that online tax return submission may increase to 1.5 million from 0.5 million in Bangladesh this year00:12 24 September 2024
Stocks rebound on both bourses
After witnessing a downward trend in the last session, stocks on Monday rebounded in the Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges as investors remained active on sector-wise issues00:02 24 September 2024
FICCI delegation meets Industries Adviser
A delegation from the Foreign Investors` Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), led by President Zaved Akhtar, met with Adilur Rahman Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Industries, at his office on Monday23:59 23 September 2024
Adilur seeks UK’s cooperation to bring back laundered money
Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan on Monday sought cooperation from the United Kingdom (UK) to bring back money laundered from Bangladesh during the previous government23:56 23 September 2024
BB to hike policy rate twice within next month: Governor
Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur on Monday informed that the central bank will increase policy rate twice and interest rate for once within the next month in order to tame high inflation in the country23:43 23 September 2024
Decision on hilsa export to India taken for greater interest: Salehuddin
Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that the decision to export hilsa fish to India was taken after making deep consideration and also for the greater interest01:43 23 September 2024
Stocks flat as large-cap issues tumble
Stock markets on Sunday finished the session of the week flat as the major indices of the both Dhaka and Chittagong stock exchanges showed slightly down amid lower activities of large-cap securities01:37 23 September 2024
Bangladesh now has 229 globally-recognised green factories: BGMEA
Bangladesh`s garment industry has solidified its reputation as a global leader in sustainability, now boasting 229 certified eco-friendly factories01:34 23 September 2024
Deltaport Limited to invest $36mn in BEPZA EZ
British-Irish Company Deltaport Limited is going to invest $36 million to set up a garment manufacturing industry in the BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ)01:29 23 September 2024
IMF reiterates to provide support in reform initiatives: Salehuddin
Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday said that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) had reiterated their stance of providing support to Bangladesh in carrying out reforms in the financial sector01:22 23 September 2024
Switzerland keen to help Bangladesh overcome economic challenges
Switzerland is keen to support Bangladesh to overcome the country`s economic challenges01:17 23 September 2024
Bangladesh receives $1.63b remittance in 21days
Expatriate Bangladeshis sent around $ 1.63 billion remittances during the first 21days of September in the fiscal 2024-‘2501:14 23 September 2024
Prof Yunus seeks Danish support for mangroves, labour reforms
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday sought Danish support to labour reforms and mangrove research, saying the two are some of the top priorities of Bangladesh`s Interim Government01:00 23 September 2024
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