Business & Economy
Global coal demand expected to hit record in 2025: IEA
AFP : Global coal consumption is expected to hit a record in 2025, the IEA said Wednesday, thanks in part to policy measures introduced by the Trump administration to boost the industry.In its annual...
Partnerships signed for Bangladesh travel and hospitality awards
Business Desk : An agreement signing ceremony was held on Wednesday to formalise partnerships for the Bangladesh Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2025 (BTTHA 2025), a platform recognising excellence in the country’s travel, tourism...
IDLCOM Online Ltd declares 5pc Cash, 5pc Stock Dividend at 29th AGM
Business Desk : IDLCOM Online Ltd has declared a 5 per cent cash dividend and a 5 per cent stock dividend for the financial year ended June 30, 2025, subject to the consent of...
Prime Bank unveils sustainability, climate action reports
Business Desk : Prime Bank PLC has officially launched its Sustainability Report and Climate Action Report at a ceremony held at The Westin Dhaka, reaffirming its commitment to responsible and climate-conscious banking, according to...
EBL earns Silver Award for corporate governance
Business Desk : Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has won the Silver Award in the general banking category at the 12th ICSB National Award for Corporate Governance Excellence, held at Pan Pacific Sonargaon in Dhaka...
Dhaka Bank receives Remittance Award 2026
Business Desk : Dhaka Bank PLC has been honoured with the Remittance Award 2026 by the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment for its contribution to remittance collection and disbursement in the 2024-25...
RMG exports to EU fall nearly 20pc in Oct
Business Report : Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) exports to the European Union (EU) suffered a sharp setback in October this year, falling by nearly one-fifth year-on-year, as weakening demand in the bloc and intensifying...
Political commitment key to banking sector reforms: CPD
Business Report : Dr Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), has called on all political parties to include clear, specific and time-bound commitments to banking sector reforms in their...
NBR launches pilot digital system
Business Desk : The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a pilot “Truck Movement” sub-module on its ASYCUDA World system to digitally record and monitor the entry of cargo-laden trucks from India and...
Premier Cement Mills wins gold at ICMAB Award 2024
Business Desk : Premier Cement Mills PLC has once again secured the Gold Award in the Cement Manufacturing Category at the ICMAB Best Corporate Award 2024, recognising the company’s strong performance, corporate governance and...
DSE, CSE indices close lower amid thin trading
Business Report : Bangladesh’s stock markets extended their downward trend on Thursday, the last trading day of the week, with key indices of both the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)...