DHAKA: The Cabinet approved in principle the draft of SME Policy 2019 to boost the industry and increase its contribution to the GDP up to 32 percent by 2024 from the existing 25 percent. The approval came from a weekly regular meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Monday

DHAKA:  Germany expressed interest to assemble BMW or Mercedes-Benz brand cars in Bangladesh, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal. The minister briefed reporters at his office in the capital after wrapping up a meeting with a delegation of German businessmen on Monday (September

DHAKA: The official activities of Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) will remain closed on Tuesday (September 10) on the occasions of Muharram (Ashura). Therefore, there will be no trading in the bourses on the day, according to the separate

British Airways pilots have begun a two-day strike in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. Tens of thousands of passengers have been told not to go to airports, with the airline cancelling some 1,700 flights due to the disruption. The pilots' union Balpa said BA

DHAKA: Both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed mixed trend in early trading on Monday (September 9), the second session of the week. Following the previous day's advance, the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) opened higher while the Chittagong

DHAKA: PRAN-RFL Group, the country’s leading agricultural and plastic products manufacturer, has been awarded “Bangladesh Best Employer Brand Awrd-2019” by World HRD Congress. The group achieved the award for ensuring congenial atmosphere in workplace and good practice in human

DHAKA: ONE Bank Limited and Pekhom recently signed an Agreement at the Corporate Headquarters of ONE Bank. Under the Agreement, OK Wallet customers will be able to purchase domestic Air, Bus, Movie Tickets and make hotel reservation through Pekhom . Gazi Yar Mohammed, head of MFS &

DHAKA: The 3rd IORA Blue Economy Ministerial Conference held in Dhaka called for the protection of biodiversity in the oceans of the member countries and the involvement of all in the development of the maritime economy. This was adopted through the 17-point Dhaka Declaration on

DHAKA: Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is set to hold meeting with stakeholders in the capital city on Thursday (September 5) afternoon to discuss ongoing stock market situation.  The meeting will be held at its office in city’s Agargaon area at 3:30 pm,

DHAKA: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called upon the country’s businesspersons to act against the propaganda now being carried out against the government in abroad as it ultimately affects the businesses. The premier was talking to newly elected leaders of Bangladesh Garment

DHAKA: A five-week Jamdani Festival is going to kick off at Bengal Shilpalay in the capital city on Friday (September 6).   Bangladesh Jatiya Karushilpa Parishad, or National Crafts Council of Bangladesh (NCCB), is organising the fest in collaboration with the Bengal Foundation. 

DHAKA: Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed downward trend in early hours of trading on Tuesday (September 3), the third session of the week. DSEX, the benchmark index of DSE, shed over 23.82 points or 0.47 percent to stand at 5009.70 at 11:51 am. 

DHAKA: Urging the businesspeople to set up industries by giving special attention to waste management and environment, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reassured them of extending all sorts of support. The premier was addressing as the chief guest the National Export Trophy for 2016-17

DHAKA: Five companies of one of Bangladesh’s largest conglomerates PRAN-RFL Group received national export trophies in export category for FY 2016-17. The local business giant received trophies from the ministry of commerce for exporting agro processing, plastic goods and light

DHAKA: Shamim Ahmed and Dr Md Nurul Islam have been promoted as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) of Mercantile Bank Limited, said a press release issued Sunday (September 1).  Prior to this, Shamim Ahmed was the Senior Executive Vice President (SEVP) & Head of International Division and

DHAKA: The US has imposed fresh tariffs on $112bn (£92bn) of Chinese imported goods. The new tariffs are sharp escalation in the bruising trade war between the world's two largest economies, reports BBC. The move is the first phase of US President Donald Trump's latest plan

DHAKA: Castrol launched Textile Lubricant through a grand ceremony at Lakeshore Hotel in Gulshan of the capital on Thursday (August 29). Shafiqur Rahman, President of Bangladesh Textile Engineering Association, Narayanganj Industrial Superintendent of Police Zahidul Islam, CEO of

DHAKA: Motorbikes of world number one brand Hero MotoCorp are now available on e-commerce based marketplace evaly. Customers can buy various models of Hero bikes including Hero Hunk, Hero Igniter, Hero Passion XPro and scooters from evaly.com.bd at attractive prices.  HMCL Niloy

DHAKA: South Korea has expressed its interest in the construction of Bay-terminal and Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) terminal of the Chattogram port, state minister for shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said. At the same time, the minister called on South Korean investors for more investment

DHAKA: A training programme on “Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Financing of Terrorism” for AB Bank officials in Dhaka.  AB Bank Ltd has recently arranged the programme at its Training Academy in the capital city.  Sajjad Hussain, DMD & CAMLCO of AB Bank, inaugurated the