Business & Economy

The World Bank Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded a 3-day visit to Bangladesh on Tuesday, during which he met with senior leadership...

Despite a decline in international prices, edible oil costs in Bangladesh continue to rise, intensifying consumer hardship ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. Traders in Chattogram’sKhatunganj wholesale hub...

Professional chartered accountant and banker SM Abdul Hamid has been appointed as an independent director at Islami Bank. He replaces Independent Director Md Abdul Jalil,...

The country’s housing sector is facing passing through continuous catastrophes. This sector, which is one of the basic needs of the people, is now at...

Grameenphone Ltd and MetLife Bangladesh have signed an agreement to explore opportunities to expand insurance protection to a wider population in Bangladesh. The agreement was...

Import and export through Benapole, the country’s largest land port, remains suspended for seven straight days during the Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. The closure run from Mar...

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) yesterday entered into a strategic partnership with Proyash Institute of Special Education to strengthen the school’s infrastructure for children with special...

M. Nazeem A. Choudhury has recently been promoted to Additional Managing Director (AMD) of Prime Bank PLC. Choudhury has more than 25 years of diversified...

Bangladesh could save nearly $3 billion in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import costs over 25 years by developing 1 gigawatt (GW) of solar power capacity,...

Kayesh Chowdhury has joined Bank Asia PLC as Deputy Managing Director (DMD) and Zonal Head – Chattogram, effective from on Wednesday. Prior to joining Bank...

City Bank PLC has committed to adopting a new Swift framework aimed at improving the cross-border payments experience for individuals and small businesses. Through the...

Prime Bank PLC has recently joined hands with The Daily Star as title sponsor of O and A Levels Awards. The upcoming edition will mark...