E-com transactions via cards rise in August
Business Report : E-commerce transactions through cards across the country saw a substantial increase in August, indicating a growing personal preference among consumers for online...
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Kaspersky achieves 25pc increase in APT detection
Business Report : Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has recorded a 25% increase in the detection of advanced persistent threats (APTs) during the...
Collaborative efforts to overcome educational challenges for girls stressed
Business Report : Identifying the barriers to girls’ education in disadvantaged areas and finding solutions to ensure quality education requires coordinated efforts from the government,...
Visa’s Scan to Pay wins award for ‘Best Innovation in Retail Payment Solution’ at Bangladesh Retail Awards 2024
Business Report : The global leader in digital payments has recently won the ‘Best Innovation in Retail Payment Solution’ Award at the Bangladesh Retail Awards...
Excelerate Energy to invest more in BD’s energy sector
Business Report : US-based Excelerate Energy plans to invest more in the energy sector and decarbonisation in Bangladesh, its CEO and President Steven Kobos said...
Govt to reduce VAT on edible oil
Business Report : The government is likely to reduce value-added tax (VAT) on imports, processing and trading of soybean and palm oil to contain the...
Desco reports Tk 505cr loss for FY24
Business Report : State-run Dhaka Electric Supply Company Ltd (Desco) posted a loss of Tk 505.7 crore for the fiscal year ending on June 30,...
Comply with rules on sanctioned vessels, cargoes
Business Report : The Department of Shipping, under the Ministry of Shipping, has urged all maritime stakeholders to strictly follow international and national regulations concerning...
Stocks continue losing streak
Business Report : Stocks on Tuesday extended its losing streak as the risk-averse investors preferred to book profit on quick-gaining shares. DSEX, the key index...