Necessary reforms to stabilize key commodity markets
JICA to support Forest Department to enhance coastal resilience
DHAKA: Bangladesh Honda Private Limited (BHL) recently launched two new motorcycles—Dream Neo and Livo here. The two models feature refreshed styling and 110 CC Honda Eco Technology (HET) engine. Livo powered by HET BS-4 engine produces 8.36ps Nm of torque. The new design adds
DHAKA: The share price index at the country's both bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – completed the week in red on Thursday (Jan 17). DSEX, the DSE benchmark index, shed over 13.91 points or 0.23 percent to reach 5,825.57 at the close of
DHAKA: State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism Mahbub Ali said the government has taken projects involving Tk 1,300 crore to develop the country’s tourism industry. “The government has taken the projects to turn the tourism industry into one of the key sources of economic
DHAKA: A four-day International Plastic Fair-2019 kicked off on Thursday (Jan 17) at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka city, aiming to present business opportunities for both exhibitors and trade visitors. New Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun
DHAKA: The per capita income has increased to $1,810 till December of 2018 which was $1,751 till November 2017-18 fiscal year. Abul Kalam Azad, Chief Coordinator of Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Affairs at Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), made the disclosure at a seminar in BBS
DHAKA: Stocks witnessed a marginal fall on both the bourses-Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) on Wednesday, the fourth trading session of the week. The benchmark index of the DSE, DSEX went down by 23.79 points to settle at 5839 on the day though the
DHAKA: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) on Wednesday (Jan 16) fined three restaurants in Gulshan and Banani areas Tk5.5 lakh for unhygienic environment and not having health clearance certificate. Koreana restaurant at road no.123 and Pho restaurant at road no.101 were fined Tk 3
DHAKA: Eminent businessman of the country Salman F Rahman has been reappointed as private sector Industry and Investment adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The premier appointed him under the power of Rules of Business 1996 3(B) (i) on Tuesday (January 15). A notification
DHAKA: Unlike previous years, visitors need not worry about food at Dhaka International Trade Fair this year, because popular frozen food brand ‘Jhatpot’ is available there offering healthy food at a discount. Grabbing some healthy food is always a matter of concern for the
DHAKA: Visiting Minister-in-Charge of Economic Revitalization of Japan Toshimitsu Motegi said his country is interested to give more support in key development areas of Bangladesh. Toshimitsu Motegi expressed his willingness, during a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina
DHAKA: Key share price index in the country’s both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- closed in a positive note on Tuesday (Jan 15). The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 27.04 points or 0.46 percent to reach 5,863.27 at the close of
DHAKA: After an eight-day suspension due to workers’ demonstration, work in ready-made garment factories in Savar and Ashulia Industrial areas is going on in full swing. Hundreds of workers were seen entering into respective workstation in the areas amid the presence of huge law
DHAKA: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) surrendered their early gains to close on negative note on Monday (Jan 14) as investors were on selling spree in late hours. The DSE benchmark index, DSEX lost 23.98 points or 0.40 percent to reach 5,836.23
DHAKA: A four-day International Plastic Fair-2018 will kick off on Thursday (Jan 17) at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka city, aiming to present business opportunities for both exhibitors and trade visitors. Bangladesh Plastic Goods Manufactures and
CHATTOGRAM: Three officials of Pubali Bank, including a branch manager, were arrested in connection with embezzling some money. Md Manjurul Islam, deputy general manager of Pubali Bank, handed over them to Chawkbazar Police Station on Monday (Jan 14). The detainees are Chawkbazar
CHATTOGRAM: Three officials of Pubali Bank, inclduing a branch manager, were arrested in connection with emblazing some money. Md Manjurul Islam, deputy general manager of Pubali Bank, handed over them to Chawlkbazar Police Station on Monday (Jan 14). The detainees are Chawlkbazar
DHAKA: Trading at the country’s bourses--Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- started the week high on Sunday (Jan 13), the first trading session of the week. At the end of today’s trading, DSEX, the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 62.91
DHAKA: Bangladesh will become the world's 24th largest economy by 2032, says Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal. “Poverty gets reduced and employment increases followed development in a country,’ AHM Mustafa Kamal said at Economic Relations Division in city’s Sher-e-Bangla
DHAKA: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) called upon demonstrating ready-made garment workers to return to their respective workplace by Monday (Jan 14). “If you do not return to your workplace within the given time, your will not get wage,” BGMEA
GOPALGANJ: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said efforts are being made to reduce trade deficit with China and India. The newly-appointed minister informed reporters after paying homage to the grave of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Friday (January 11).