Industry

Import-Export Strategy Between Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia Stressed

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Trade Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi today underlined the need for formulating an import-export strategy for Bangladesh and the oil-rich nation to advance the economic ties between the two countries. He made the sugges…

Construction of Additional Jetties at Mongla Port Advances Rapidly

Khulna: The interim government has initiated efforts to modernize Mongla port, aiming to expand its activities, leading to the rapid progress of construction work on two additional jetties at the country’s second-largest seaport. Plans are also underw…

BB Outlines 4 Challenges in MPS for Second Half of FY25

Dhaka: The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has outlined four specific challenges in the monetary policy statement (MPS) for the second half (H2) of the current fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25) that must be addressed and overcome to ensure the country’s economic growth…

Visa Urges Consumers to Follow Safety Measures

Dhaka: Global digital payment giant, Visa has unveiled two safety advices for consumers to be stayed secured in digital transaction. On the occasion of Safer Internet Day, Visa has rendered these ways of safety as fraud and data breaches continue to g…

BGMEA Leaders Advocate for Expedited Service Delivery in Trade

Chattogram: The leaders of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have urged the government to ensure rendering speedy services through simplifying further the policies in import and export trade. They made the call whe…

NBR Imposes 25pc Regulatory Duty on Rice Bran Oil Export

Dhaka: The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has imposed a fresh 25 per cent regulatory duty on the export of crude and refined rice bran oil to increase domestic supply and keep the prices stable. The tax administration issued a notification in this re…

Stocks Break Gaining Streak

Dhaka: Stocks today witnessed a downward trend after showing six days of positive trend as profit booking sell pressure remained prevalent across the trading floor since cautious investors remained observant of the market’s trend ahead of the upcoming…

40 Firms Representing Bangladesh at ‘Ambiente 2025’

Frankfurt: A total of 40 Bangladeshi companies are representing Bangladesh at a five-day trade show, ‘Ambiente 2025’, started on Friday at Frankfurt am Main in Germany. Renowned names such as Artisan Ceramics, Protik Ceramics, and Paragon are showcasi…