Strict measures underway to grab godfathers in financial sector’s corruption: Salehuddin
Adviser to the interim government on the Ministries of Finance and Commerce Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Saturday said the government is taking strict measures to catch the godfathers of corrupt individuals in the financial sector, including money launderers00:56 8 September 2024
IFAD reassures support to transform Bangladesh’s rural economy
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has reassured its continuous support in transforming Bangladesh`s rural economy01:00 7 September 2024
Brent crude falls to lowest price in year-and-a-half
The price of the main international oil contract fell Friday to its lowest level since March 2023 as concerns about sluggish global growth outweighed a decision by major OPEC+ exporters to continue voluntary production cuts00:56 7 September 2024
App helps Mexican tortilla makers join digital economy
Long marginalized by the banking industry, Mexico`s neighborhood tortilla producers are cautiously embracing financial technology, in a country where cash is still king for many00:53 7 September 2024
7-Eleven owner rejects initial takeover bid from Canadian rival
The Japanese owner of 7-Eleven said Friday it had rejected a takeover bid from Canadian retail giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, saying the proposal "grossly undervalues" the company00:44 7 September 2024
10 banks face provision shortfall of over Tk 31,000cr
Ten banks, including six private commercial ones, faced a provision shortfall of around Tk 31,549 crore in total at the end of June this year, as per the latest data of Bangladesh Bank (BB)00:38 7 September 2024
CA’s message marking one-month of student-people uprising
The Chief Advisor of the interim government Prof Dr. Muhammad Yunus on Thursday issued a message marking one-month of the student-people uprising01:17 6 September 2024
Asian markets rebound from sell-off but US data keps traders wary
Asian markets bounced Thursday after the turmoil of the previous day as traders assess the outlook for US interest rate cuts after another set of below-par data put extra focus on the upcoming jobs report01:08 6 September 2024
Greek economy on rebound but many still struggling
Greek barista Kyriakos Giannichronis has seen the headlines about his country`s newly booming economy after years of recession -- but he does not feel the wealth01:04 6 September 2024
Europe’s main stock markets fall further at open
Europe`s main stock markets extended losses at the open on Thursday as investors await a key US jobs report that could shed light on the state of the US economy01:01 6 September 2024
China’s Xi pledges over $50bn in financing for Africa over next 3 years
Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday pledged more than $50 billion in financing for Africa over the next three years and promised to help create at least a million jobs on the continent00:58 6 September 2024
Walton declares attractive 350% cash dividend
Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC, the country’s leading electronics company listed on the capital market, declared a 350 percent cash dividend to its general shareholders for the financial year 2023-24, despite challenging circumstances00:33 6 September 2024
Stocks perform mixed
Stocks on Thursday performed mixed with major indices finishing flat00:27 6 September 2024
Govt won’t allow wasting public money: Salehuddin
Science and Technology Affairs Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said the government will not allow wasting public money anymore00:24 6 September 2024
NBR cuts import duty on onion, potato
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has slashed duty on import of onions, potatoes, and pesticides in an effort to control its prices in the local market00:22 6 September 2024
BB simplifies raw materials import process
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has simplified the process of importing raw materials and capital machinery00:20 6 September 2024
Taskforce to be formed to bring back laundered money: Salehuddin
Adviser to the interim government on the ministries of Finance, Commerce, Science and Technology Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Thursday said the government will form a taskforce to recover laundered money00:13 6 September 2024
Asian markets plunge with Wall St after Nvidia rout, weak US data
Tech firms led a plunge across Asian markets Wednesday after a rout on Wall Street fuelled by a collapse in chip titan Nvidia and disappointing data on US factory activity that revived recession fears00:47 5 September 2024
Stocks extend losing streak
Stocks on Wednesday extended its losing streak as the risk-averse investors preferred to book profit on quick-gaining shares00:39 5 September 2024
DCCI urges NBR for CMSME friendly tax structure
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Wednesday urged the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to simplify tax structure for ensuring Cottage, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (CMSME) friendly environment00:37 5 September 2024
Govt to procure 60,000 tonnes fertilizer, 10,000 tonnes lentil
The Advisers Council Committee on Government Purchase on Wednesday approved separate proposals for procuring some 60,000 metric tons of fertilizer and 10,000 metric tons of lentil to meet the growing demand of the country00:32 5 September 2024
BB dissolves IFIC Bank board, forms new board
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has dissolved the board of directors of the IFIC Bank PLC00:29 5 September 2024
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 sector00:23 5 September 2024
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 country00:20 5 September 2024
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