US halts new natural gas export facilities, citing climate crisis
Agency : Joe Biden’s administration announced Friday it was pausing new liquified natural gas (LNG) export facilities, citing the urgent need to tackle the climate...
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Yellen touts Biden economic wins as 2024 campaign ramps up
AFP, Chicago : US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday lauded the economic gains made under President Joe Biden, as the Democrat leader’s reelection campaign...
German consumer mood sours at start of year
AFP, Germany : German consumers are feeling significantly more pessimistic heading into February, a key survey showed Friday, as the downturn in Europe’s largest economy...
EU law prompts Apple to make major changes to App Store in Europe
Agency : Apple has announced major changes to its services in Europe that will allow iPhone users to download alternative app stores for the first...
IDRA asks Sonali Life why board should not be suspended
Business Desk : The insurance regulator has asked Sonali Life Insurance to explain why the board of directors of the company should not be suspended...
Finance minister stresses reduction in business costs
Staff Reporter : Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali on Friday laid emphasis on fully automated customs process to reduce the cost and time of...
LTU honours Brac Bank as leading taxpayers
Business Desk : The Large Taxpayers Unit (LTU) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has honoured Brac Bank as one of the leading taxpayers...
Nagad, Prothoma ink deal
Business Desk : Nagad Limited, the leading mobile financial services operator in the country, has signed an agreement with Prothoma.com, in an event at Prothom...
Govt to buy rice bran oil, lentil worth Tk391 crore for TCB
Business Desk : The government has decided to procure 1.20 crore litres of rice bran oil and 20,000 tonnes of red lentil for the Trading...
DSE turnover exceeds Tk 11b mark after eight months
Business Report : Stocks on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) extended their rally on Tuesday, with daily turnover exceeding the $11 billion mark as buoyant...
Ahsanul seeks coop from businessmen to keep market stable
Business Desk : State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam on Tuesday sought cooperation from the business community to keep the market stable. “There is no...