Business & Economy
Govt changes appointment process for state-owned bank MDs
The government has changed the appointment process for managing directors (MDs) or chief executive officers (CEOs) of six state-owned commercial banks, ending its direct appointment...
$5b Export Potential in Waste Circularity: BUILD
Bangladesh urgently needs to adopt a comprehensive circular economy model to transform its escalating plastic waste into valuable resources, unlocking an estimated $4–5 billion in...
Southeast Bank provides ‘Beton Card’ benefits
Southeast Bank PLC. has handed over two insurance claim cheques to the family of a deceased employees of Marma Composite Ltd. under the Group Insurance...
Price of 12kg LPG canister increases by Tk 70 in August
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has raised liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices for August, reversing last month’s steep cut. The price of the most...
DSE edges up as turnover jumps 20.5pc despite late selling pressure
The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) ended almost flat on Sunday as late selling pressure erased most of the session’s early gains,...
Up to 5pc tax rebate for filing returns by Sept 30
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has announced a new tax incentive to encourage taxpayers to file their income tax returns early in the current...
Md Zakir Anam new AMD of NCC Bank
Md Zakir Anam has been promoted to the position of Additional Managing Director (AMD) of NCC Bank PLC. Prior to his promotion, he served as...
BRAC EPL Investments Wins Prestigious Environmental Finance Sustainable Investment Award 2026 for Arranging Bangladesh’s First Social Bond
BRAC EPL Investments Limited has received the “Sustainable Investment Initiative of the Year (Fixed Income)” award by Environmental Finance, a globally recognized authority in sustainable...
Honda(bd) to expand its export in Mexico with HONDA NX200
Bangladesh Honda Private Limited, a joint venture between Bangladesh Steel and Engineering Corporation (State Own Corporation) under The Ministry of Industries, The Peoples Republic of...
Roundtable urges withdrawal of proposal to raise foreign ownership
Policymakers, entrepreneurs and researchers have called for the withdrawal of a proposal in the draft Freight Forwarding Rules to raise the foreign ownership ceiling from...
Standard Islami Bank’s financial statements approved
Shareholders of Standard Islami Bank PLC approved the bank’s 2025 annual financial statements, audit report and all other agenda items at its 27th Annual General...