Business & Economy
Baraka Power holds 18th AGM
Business Desk : Baraka Power Limited, one of Bangladesh’s power generation companies established with the initiative of expatriate Bangladeshis, held its 18th Annual General Meeting (AGM) Wednesday at Hotel in Sylhet in a hybrid...
Bonik Barta, BIDS hold ‘Gunijon Songbordhona 2025’
Business Desk : The “Gunijon Songbordhona 2025,” jointly organised by Bonik Barta and the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), was held on Tuesday at a city hotel in the capital. This year, three...
Markets in 2025: Gold, goldilocks and the dollar bears
Reuters : Global financial markets delivered a rollercoaster ride in 2025, defying many predictions and underscoring the seismic impact of US President Donald Trump’s return to power. While world stocks rebounded from April’s “Liberation...
447th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank held
Business Desk : The 447th board meeting of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC was held on Wednesday at the Bank’s Head Office. Chairman of the Board of Directors Khwaja Shahriar presided over the meeting, according...
MTB distributes blankets to cold-affected people in Savar
Business Desk : As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB)’s Jaleshwar branch in Savar distributed blankets to residents affected by the winter chill on Tuesday, according to...
Shimanto Bank inks MoU with DCIMCH
Business Desk : Shimanto Bank PLC has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dhaka Central International Medical College & Hospital at the Bank’s Head Office, according to a press release. Under this...
Rice, Protein costs push up November inflation GED Report
Business Report : Bangladesh’s general inflation rose slightly in November, driven largely by higher prices of rice and protein items, even as vegetables continued to provide some relief, according to the latest Economic Update...
World Bank scales up youth employment support in BD
Business Report : The World Bank has announced an additional US$150 million (over Tk 1,800 crore) in funding to help increase employment and income opportunities for low-income youth and small entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. The...
BSEC extends deadline for provisioning of 6 market intermediaries
Business Desk : The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), the country’s capital market regulator, has decided to conditionally extend the deadline for provision conservation and adjustment for six additional intermediary institutions. This decision...
Banks to remain open on Saturday for election candidate deposits
Business Desk : In a move to facilitate the nomination process for the 13th National Parliamentary Election, all branches of scheduled banks have been directed to remain open on Saturday. Bangladesh Bank (BB) on...