Tuesday, 04 Mar, 2025

Business

Bourses witness gain Tuesday

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

Work in RMG factories going on in full swing

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

DSE, CSE end flat after early gains

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

International plastic fair kicks off Thursday

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

3 Pubali Bank officials arrested in Ctg

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

3 Pubali Bank officials arrested in Ctg

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

DSE, CSE open week higher

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

Bangladesh to be world’s 24th economy by 2032: Kamal

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

Go back to work by Monday, BGMEA urges workers

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

Efforts underway to reduce trade deficit with India, China: Commerce Minister

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).

No NPL from now on: Finance Minister

DHAKA:   There will be no Non-Performing Loan (NPL) from now on as Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) is set to take necessary measures to check this sort of loans, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal.   The newly appointed minister told reporters after a meeting with BAB at

DSE, CSE end flat Thursday

DHAKA: Stocks broke the bullish rally and closed in flat note on Thursday (Jan 10) as active participation of investors from both side to pocket rapid gain. The bourses opened on positive note and the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) went up by 9.68 points or 0.18 per cent

Philippine court jails ex-bank manager over Bangladesh Bank heist

A Philippine court on Thursday held a former bank manager guilty on eight counts of money laundering, the first conviction in one of the world's largest cyber heists, in which $81 million was stolen from Bangladesh's central bank nearly three years ago. The regional court

Japan ends two-decade UK beef ban

Japan will end a ban on British beef and lamb that has been in place since the mad cow disease epidemic. The move comes ahead of a meeting between Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Theresa May. The leaders are expected to announce funding for technology collaborations at the

Stocks end higher on both bourses

DHAKA: Stocks ended positive for the second consecutive session Wednesday (Jan 9) on the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-- with increased turnover against previous session. The DSE General Index (DGEX) ended at 5,798.59 points, adding 27.81

President urges businessmen to create employment

DHAKA:  The 24th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) kicked off at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in city on Wednesday (January 9). After inaugurating the month-long fair, President M Abdul Hamid urged business community to come forward with new industries and factories in the country to

Novoair offers discount to mark 6th anniversary

DHAKA: Novoair, the leading private airline of the country, successfully completed its six years of commercial operation.  On this occasion, Novoair announced a 10% discount for frequent flyer program-SMILES members. The tickets could be purchased from any Novoair counter between 9th

Dhaka International Trade Fair begins Wednesday

DHAKA:  The 24th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is set to begin at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in city on Wednesday (January 9). President M Abdul Hamid is expected to inaugurate the month-long fair at 3 pm. The fair will remain open for visitors from 10am to 10 pm up to February 8.

DSE, CSE end higher Tuesday

DHAKA: The country’s both bourses– Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) — closed on Tuesday (Jan 8) with positive tune observing a winning spell throughout the session.  The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 115.58 points or 2.04 percent to reach

Amazon becomes world's most valuable public company

Amazon, formed 25 years ago, has eclipsed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable listed company. The online retailer was valued at $797m (£634m) when the US stock market closed on Monday after rising 3.4% and edging past Microsoft, valued at $789bn. Jeff Bezos, the