DCCI lauds move to set up commercial court sees boost for business climate
Business Desk : Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) President Taskeen Ahmed has lauded the government initiative to set up the commercial court, calling...
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Loan defaults, weak governance expose banking vulnerabilities this year
Md. Istiak : Bangladesh’s banking sector ended 2025 facing one of the most severe crises in decades. Years of political interference, irregular lending, and weak...
RFL approves 23pc dividend
Business Desk : Rangpur Foundry Limited (RFL) has approved a 23 percent dividend for its shareholders for the financial year 2024-25 at the company’s 45th...
Month-long Handloom and Cottage fair begins in Rajshahi
Business Desk : A month-long handloom, textile, and cottage industries fair opened in Rajshahi on Thursday, showcasing the talents of women entrepreneurs across the region....
New membership rules set by BGMEA to uphold factory safety
Business Report : The apex body of Bangladesh’s apparel sector, the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), has introduced stricter criteria for granting membership...
Garment sector hits record of green factory certifications in 2025
Business Desk : Bangladesh’s Ready-Made Garment (RMG) industry has set a new global benchmark in sustainable (green) manufacturing, securing a record-breaking 38 new LEED certifications...
Meena Bazar opens new premium grocery outlet
Business Desk : Meena Bazar has expanded its premium grocery network with the inauguration of a new outlet at Chandrima Housing in Dhaka. The new...
Yuan strengthens to 7.0358 against USD Friday
Xinhua : The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 34 pips to 7.0358 against the U.S. dollar Friday, according...
Steel Manufacturers Association gets new committee
Business Desk : Md. Jahangir Alam elected President and D. Suman Chowdhury elected Secretary General of the Bangladesh Steel Manufacturers Association. The 13th Annual General...
Sonali Life Insurance’s 12th AGM
Business Desk : Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited successfully held its 12th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Company’s Conference Room in the city recently....