bKash, Bishwo Shahitto Kendro jointly expand book reading programme
Business Report : Bishwo Shahitto Kendro, in association with bKash, has expanded its book-reading programme by distributing books to the students of three schools in...
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With inflation down, ECB eyes faster tempo of rate cuts
AFP : The European Central Bank is expected to lower interest rates again this week as anxiety about inflation in the eurozone fades and concerns...
Tech helps Singapore economy top forecasts in third quarter
AFP, Singapore : Singapore’s economy grew more than expected in the third quarter as a rush for all things linked to artificial intelligence drove up...
Latin America bank announces $3.8b in aid for Argentina
AFP, Buenos Aires : The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will grant Argentina over 3.8 billion dollars in funding this year, the bank’s chief said in...
Prof Yunus seeks more Turkish investment
Business Desk : Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday sought more Turkish investment in Bangladesh, saying Dhaka is now ready for business, and both...
CIP cards for 2023 scrapped
Business Report : The government has cancelled all activities related to issuing Commercially Important Person (CIP) cards for 2023, according to a circular issued by...
“Will take to streets if govt decision puts plastic industry at risk”
Business Report : If any decision taken by the government without consulting stakeholders puts the plastic industry at risk, then the traders will have no...
Sonali Paper’s profit falls 20pc
Business Report : Sonali Paper & Board Mills Ltd (SPBML) reported a net profit of Tk 12.48 crore for 2023-24 fiscal year, a 20 percent...
SIBL’s ex-chair announces plan to buy 18.30 lakh shares
Business Report : Sultan Mahmood Chowdhury, sponsor and former chairman of Social Islami Bank Limited (SIBL), has announced his intention to purchase 18.30 lakh shares...
City Bank Director Rubel Aziz to sell 34 lakh shares
Business Report : City Bank Director Rubel Aziz has expressed his intention to sell 34 lakh shares from his holdings in the bank at the...