Business & Economy
Shahin Malum becomes GB member of FBCCI
Business Report :Shahin Malum, chairman of Malum Group, has become the GB member of Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry-FBCCI, the top organization...
Bangladeshi company to invest $20m in Mongla EPZ
Business Report :Bangladeshi company Adventure Bag and Luggage Factory Ltd has signed an agreement with the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) to set up...
Govt to fix rawhide prices next week
Business Report :The government is set to sit with traders, associations and other stakeholders next week to fix the prices of sacrificial animals’ rawhides to...
Berger Paints allowed to secure $60m loan from parent company
Business Report :Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited has received approval from the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) to obtain a $60 million loan from its parent...
BB to launch taka-based debit card by August
Business Report :The central bank is going to launch a the country’s own debit card by August to allow holders to make payments at home...
Islamic banks can encourage youth-led startups
UNB, Dhaka :Former governor of Bangladesh Bank, Dr Salehuddin Ahmed, on Saturday said Islamic banks can work to encourage youth-led startups for employment by providing...
52 startups get Tk7cr in BIG competition
BSS, Dhaka :The top 52 startups, selected through the “Bangabandhu Innovation Grant (BIG) 2013” competition, received Tk 7 crore at the grand finale at Osmani...
Dollar shortage hits border trade with Myanmar
Business Report :Ongoing foreign-currency shortage has severely hindered border trade between neighbouring Bangladesh and Myanmar, according to official documents.The documents, prepared by the Bangladesh Embassy...
