Saturday, 11 Jan, 2025

Business

Oracle Celebrates 20 Years in Bangladesh

Company has experienced growing customer demand during its two decades in the country. It has opened new office in Dhaka, reaffirmed its commitment to helping Bangladesh become a digital nation Oracle on January 23 has celebrated 20 years of serving public and private sector firms

Prices of essentials to come down next month: Tipu Munshi

KURIGRAM: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said prices of essentials including onion would come down in the middle of next month. The minister was replying to reporters at Bhurungamari Pilot Govt High School in Kurigram on Sunday (January 19). Tipu Munshi said: “We are trying to keep

Onion price to come down

SANGSAD BHABAN: Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque assured the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the onion price would come down because India withdrew its ban upon onion import. Besides, the country is expecting a bumper onion production in current robi season, he also said. Agriculture

Huawei to present 5G show first time in Bangladesh

The people are going to experience 5G demonstration for the first time in Bangladesh. Huawei, the titanium sponsor of the fair,  is going to run the 5G show in the 'Digital Bangladesh Mela 2020' which is set to begin this Thursday at Bangabandhu International Conference Center at

Strong monitoring to keep onion price normal

DHAKA: The ministry of commerce decided to strengthen drives in the countrywide markets to keep supply of onion going as well as its price normal. Supply of local and imported onions in the country’s market is normal and there is no justified reason for increasing the price of onion,

Gold price rises by Tk 1166 per bhori

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) on Saturday (January 4) decided to increase the price of gold at Tk 1,166 per bhori. The new rate will be effective from Sunday (January 5), says a press release issued by BAJUS. According to new price of BAJUS, gold in the local

Mukesh Ambani: Asia's richest man takes on retail giant Amazon

A conglomerate run by Asia's richest man has started a service that aims to compete with Amazon in India. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries said it had been inviting people to sign up to its grocery delivery service. The company is aiming to use its massive mobile phone

Qatar Airways launches 2nd non-stop Dhaka-Europe freighter service

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced its second Boeing 777 freighter from Dhaka to Luxembourg. The second frequency commenced on 16 December 2019 and operates on Mondays, flying non-stop directly from Dhaka to Luxembourg. Mr. Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo said: “We are

Haltrip named top agent of China Southern Airlines

Cai Jian, Bangladesh General Manager of China Southern Airlines, handed over the top agent crest to Haltrip founder & Managing Director Tajbir Hasan at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday (December 22). China Southern Airlines Bangladesh top officials and Bangladesh aviation industry

Annual meeting of BSRM held

The 57th Annual General Meeting of Bangladesh Steel Re Rolling Mills (BSRM) Ltd.  held at The Shoronika Community Center, Chattogram on December  19.  Mr. Alihussain Akberali FCA, Chairman of the Company, presided over the meeting. Audited Accounts for the financial year 2018-19

Gold price rises by Tk 1166 per bhori

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday (December 18) decided to increase the price of gold at Tk 1,166 per bhori.  The new rate will be effective from Thursday (December 19), says a press release.  BAJUS general secretary Dilip Kumar Agarwal said the

IDLC Lays foundation stone of its permanent corporate office

IDLC Finance Limited’s Chairman Aziz Al Mahmud laid the foundation stone of its permanent corporate office at 153 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka, through an inaugural ceremony on Monday (December 16). Arif Khan, CEO & MD of IDLC Finance along with the Board of Directors and company

Boeing to halt 737 Max production in January

Boeing will temporarily halt production of its troubled 737 Max airliner in January, the manufacturer said. Production of the jet had continued despite the model being grounded for nine months after two deadly crashes. More than 300 people died when two 737 Max aircraft crashed in

Honda launches XBlade

Bangladesh Honda Private Limited (BHL) is introducing new model, Honda Xblade, in its lineup with tag line of “Street All-Rounder”. Xblade is positioned as advanced model who are seeking advanced choice sin their life style for balance of superior performance as power & mileage,

Air shipping cost of onion Tk 150 per kg

DHAKA: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said the air shipping cost, on an emergency basis, for each kilogram (kg) of imported onion is around Tk 150. The minister was addressing a seminar in city’s TCB Building on Thursday (Dec 12). He said, “Air shipping cost is Taka 150 per kg

BB to release new Tk 50 note on Dec 15

DHAKA: The Bangladesh Bank is set to release a new Tk 50 note on December 15. Abul Kalam Azad, General Manager of Department of Communications and Publications of Bangladesh Bank (Assistant spokesperson) told Banglanews that the new note will be released as there is similarity in

GDP growth 8.15pc, per capita income $1909

DHAKA: Bangladesh’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by a record 8.15 percent in the last fiscal year (FY19) while the per capita income reached $1,909. Planning Minister MA Mannan was briefing reporters after the Executive Committee meeting of the National Economic Council (ECNEC)

4,159 MT onions arrive on Thursday

DHAKA:  A total of 4,159 metric tons of onions have arrived in Bangladesh on Thursday (December 5). Different importers imported through different ports in the country. According to a release of the Ministry of Commerce issued on Friday (December 6), 1,227 MT onions entered the

Pathao becomes 1st major ride-sharing platform to get govt license

Pathao Limited is the first major ride-sharing company to receive license (enlistment certificate) from Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA). “We are grateful to accept the enlistment certificate from BRTA for being the largest digital platform on demand in Bangladesh," said

Citibank launches one-stop mobile account opening service

Citibank has launched its one-stop Mobile Account Opening Service on December 3, which allows new clients to open bank account (Citibanking, Citi Priority or Citigold Account) and investment accounts in one go through Citi Mobile® App at anytime and anywhere. The account application