Trump bans investment in firms that aid China’s military
AFP, Washington :US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning Americans from investing in Chinese firms that are deemed to be supplying or...
Business & Economy
Commoners suffer as rice, oil, pulse prices rise
Economic Reporter :The prices of the staple rice, edible oil, sugar and pulses have increased again in the city’s markets augmenting woes of the consumers,...
RMG exporters apprehend a slow recovery till Feb
Economic Reporter :The country’s apparel exporters are apprehending a slow recovery of shipments of their products till next February as many buyers are thinking twice...
Fortune Shoes declares 10pc dividend
Business Desk :The board of directors of Fortune Shoes has recommended 5.0 per cent cash (excluding sponsors & directors) and 5.0 per cent stock dividend...
Skill a must for banking success: Experts
BSS, Rajshahi :Experts have asked the newly recruited bankers to gain professional skills through need-based training as it is vital for attaining success in the...
GP, UGC ink MoU to facilitate online classes
Business Desk :University Grant Commission (UGC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Grameen Phone Limited (GP) in an effort to facilitate the online...
Top adviser backs taxing foreign health spending
Business Desk :Economic affairs adviser to the Prime Minister Dr Masihur Rahman on Wednesday said health spending by Bangladeshi nationals abroad should be taxed to...
Stocks rebound after choppy trading
Business Desk :Stocks returned to the green on Thursday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as bargain hunters showed their buying binge on selective issues based...
Bankers to enjoy 24 holidays in 2021
Business Desk :Bankers will enjoy a total of 24 holidays in 2021, including two bank holidays.The Bangladesh Bank made the announcement in a circular on...
CSE approves 5pc dividend
Business Desk :The 25th annual general meeting (AGM) of Chattogram Stock Exchange (CSE) was held on Thursday at the CSE Conference hall in Agrabad, Chattogram.The...
‘Revenue collection increased by 1.14pc’
Business desk :National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Abu Hena Md Rahmatul Muneem made the disclosure at a press conference at the Revenue Building in...