Notice: Undefined index: HTTP_REFERER in /mnt/volume_sgp1_04/busine23n9s5der/public_html/common/config.php on line 2

Notice: Undefined index: HTTP_ACCEPT_LANGUAGE in /mnt/volume_sgp1_04/busine23n9s5der/public_html/common/config.php on line 14
Archives - 47

Dhaka, Tuesday


04 February 2025


TIB criticizes GCF for burdening countries with loans

TIB criticizes GCF for burdening countries with loans

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) Executive Director Dr Iftekharuzzaman on Tuesday criticized Green Climate Fund (GCF) for burdening countries like Bangladesh with loans

01:14 15 May 2024

Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup

Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in West Indies and USA on Tuesday

01:07 15 May 2024

UK announces $50mn loan for Bangladesh’s MSMEs, women entrepreneurs

UK announces $50mn loan for Bangladesh’s MSMEs, women entrepreneurs

British International Investment (BII), the UK`s development finance institution (DFI) and impact investor has announced a loan commitment of $50 million to BRAC Bank, a leading SME bank in Bangladesh, to support small businesses and women entrepreneurs

01:02 15 May 2024

Netherlands to support Bangladesh for solid waste management in EZs

Netherlands to support Bangladesh for solid waste management in EZs

The Netherlands will support Bangladesh in the successful implementation of sustainable industrial wastewater and solid waste management in Economic Zones (EZs)

00:58 15 May 2024

MCCI hosts discussion on

MCCI hosts discussion on "Stabilizing the Macroeconomy of Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges"

The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) hosted a discussion titled "Stabilizing the Macroeconomy of Bangladesh: Issues and Challenges" at its Gulshan office on Tuesday

00:54 15 May 2024

Govt working to simplify businesses for small traders: Titu

Govt working to simplify businesses for small traders: Titu

State Minister for Commerce Ahasanul Islam Titu on Tuesday said the government has taken necessary measures so that the small traders and businessmen can do their businesses easily

00:49 15 May 2024

Bangladesh is emerging as growth hotspot through sustainable practices: Humayun

Bangladesh is emerging as growth hotspot through sustainable practices: Humayun

Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Tuesday said Bangladesh is emerging as a growth hotspot through sustainable practices

00:45 15 May 2024

Tk 8, 00,000cr budget for 2024-25 fiscal gets PM’s nod

Tk 8, 00,000cr budget for 2024-25 fiscal gets PM’s nod

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has approved a Tk 8, 00,000 crore budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year to be placed in the parliament on June 6, according to a source within the finance ministry.

00:41 15 May 2024

BB’s reserve heist report absolutely fake: Spokesperson

BB’s reserve heist report absolutely fake: Spokesperson

Bangladesh Bank (BB) has rejected a report published by an Indian news outlet regarding a "new reserve heist" in Bangladesh, stating that it is "absolutely fake news"

00:19 15 May 2024

Meryl Streep: Hollywood’s peerless star

Meryl Streep: Hollywood’s peerless star

There is a strong case to be made that Meryl Streep, who picks up a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday, is the most respected actor of her generation

12:16 14 May 2024

India, Iran sign 10-year agreement to develop port project

India, Iran sign 10-year agreement to develop port project

India and Iran on Monday signed a 10-year contract to develop and equip the strategic Chabahar port in Iran as India seeks to grow trade in west and central Asia

12:10 14 May 2024

Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of anarchy, insurgency

Fierce fighting rocks Gaza after US warning of anarchy, insurgency

Israel battled Hamas in Gaza on Monday, including in far-southern Rafah, despite US warnings against a full-scale invasion of the crowded city and of the threat from post-war anarchy or insurgency

12:05 14 May 2024

Asian traders bide their time ahead of key US inflation data

Asian traders bide their time ahead of key US inflation data

Asian investors shifted cautiously Tuesday ahead of the release of key US inflation data that could have a huge bearing on the fate of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts this year

11:59 14 May 2024

Chinese business delegation meets BGMEA leaders, discusses trade, investment opportunities

Chinese business delegation meets BGMEA leaders, discusses trade, investment opportunities

A high-level delegation comprising representatives of leading Chinese apparel and textile enterprises paid a visit to the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Monday

00:46 14 May 2024

Social safety net to get wider and better in FY25: Waseqa

Social safety net to get wider and better in FY25: Waseqa

State Minister for Finance Waseqa Ayesha Khan on Monday informed that the government is going to increase the number of beneficiaries under its social safety net programmes in the upcoming budget for the next 2024-2025 fiscal year (FY25)

00:44 14 May 2024

Garment industry making valuable contribution in social change: Nanak

Garment industry making valuable contribution in social change: Nanak

Textiles and Jute Minister Jahangir Kabir Nanak on Monday said ready-made garment (RMG) industry is playing an important role in social change alongside being the highest foreign currency earning sector in the country

00:38 14 May 2024

Bangladesh-Turkey can serve as gateway of trade in Europe, South and Southeast Asia: Mahbubul

Bangladesh-Turkey can serve as gateway of trade in Europe, South and Southeast Asia: Mahbubul

Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Mahbubul Alam on Monday said both Bangladesh and Turkey could serve as the gateway of trade and business between Europe and South and Southeast Asia

00:35 14 May 2024

General point-to-point inflation slightly eases to 9.74% in April

General point-to-point inflation slightly eases to 9.74% in April

The general point-to-point inflation rate in April has slightly eased to 9.74 percent from the previous month although the food inflation witnessed a slight increase

00:29 14 May 2024

Walton-BSPA Sports Carnival’ 2024 begins

Walton-BSPA Sports Carnival’ 2024 begins

The Walton- Bangladesh Sports Press Association (BSPA) Sports Carnival `2024, sponsored by Walton Hi-Tech Industries, will begin at Bangabandhu National Stadium (BNS) and the adjoining venues in Dhaka on Tuesday

00:23 14 May 2024

Nagad hands over Tk5.5cr revenue to Postal Department

Nagad hands over Tk5.5cr revenue to Postal Department

Like in previous years, Nagad, the country`s one of the leading mobile financial service providers, has shared revenue with the Bangladesh Postal Department

00:13 14 May 2024

Stocks perform mixed

Stocks perform mixed

Stocks on Monday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat

00:05 14 May 2024

Rice prices declining in city markets

Rice prices declining in city markets

Prices of the most varieties of rice witnessed a sharp fall in the city markets for the last two weeks and this trend is expected to continue till the next two months

00:01 14 May 2024

PM urges KSA to extend visa approval time for Hajj pilgrims

PM urges KSA to extend visa approval time for Hajj pilgrims

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday called upon the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) to extend the time of visa approval for hajj pilgrims so all of them could perform the holy hajj as its Ambassador Essa Yousef Essa Alduhailan called on her in Dhaka

23:54 13 May 2024

Asian markets mixed as traders pause ahead of US inflation data

Asian markets mixed as traders pause ahead of US inflation data

Equities fluctuated Monday as traders took a breather after the past weeks` healthy run as they absorbed weak Chinese data and reports that the United States planned to ramp up tariffs on clean energy products from the Asian country

12:06 13 May 2024