Rising costs, falling demand push bamboo craft to the brink
NN ONLINE: The centuries-old tradition of bamboo craft in the northern districts of Bangladesh is fast fading, as modern lifestyles, high prices and declining...
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India’s parliament bans vast online gambling industry
Al Jazeera : India’s parliament has passed a sweeping bill banning online gambling, after government figures showed companies had stripped $2.3bn annually from 450 million...
Stocks higher as investors await Fed chief speech
AFP, London : Stock markets advanced Friday ahead of a pivotal speech by the US central bank chief, expected to shed light on possible interest...
FDI still below potentials despite surge in FY25
Business Report : The country’s net foreign direct investment (FDI) witnessed an upward trend in the just-concluded financial year increased by 20 percent compared to...
Ctg businessmen meet BD commerce advisor, Pak commerce minister
Business Report : Commerce Advisor Sheikh Bashiruddin said yesterday that the government is working to increase trade capacity by increasing import-export activities. We are trying...
FBCCI’s election, appeal boards reconstituted following HC order
Business Report : The election and appeal boards of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) have been newly reconstituted to supervise...
Bangla Med Expo 2025 showcases healthcare innovations
Business Desk : The second day of three-day Bangla Med Expo 2025 is going on which kicked off on Thursday at the International Convention City...
Rice import from India resumes at Benapole land port
Business Desk : After a four-month pause, Bangladesh has resumed rice imports from India through Benapole Land Port. On Thursday night, nine trucks carrying a...
414th board meeting of BCBL held
Business Desk : The 414th meeting of the Board of Directors of Bangladesh Commerce Bank Limited (BCBL) was held at the bank’s head office recently....
DBPLC, BB launches EDP
Business Desk : Dhaka Bank PLC (DBPLC), in partnership with Bangladesh Bank, has launched a month-long Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) in Dhaka recently. The programme...