Industry

Economist Masrur Reaz appointed BSEC chairman

Prominent economist and public policy expert Dr M Masrur Reaz has been appointed as the chairman of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC).

The Financial Institutions Division today issued a circular in this regard.

As per the circula…

DCCI seeks immediate steps to restore Law and order

On behalf of the business community, Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has called for immediate steps to restore law and order in Dhaka city and around the country.

It also suggested immediate formation and declaration of the interim gove…

BB now fully open to journalists: DG

Bangladesh Bank (BB) Deputy Governor (DG) Kazi Sayedur Rahman today said the central bank has withdrawn the restrictions on journalists’ entry to its headquarters.

The decision was taken today at a discussion with Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) at BB…

Stocks witness big jump

Stocks today witnessed a big jump as Bangladesh has entered a new era after the resignation of Sheikh Hasina from the post of the country’s prime minister.

After witnessing volatility, DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went up …

First time garlic import through Mongla Port

A total of 58 metric tonnes of garlic has been imported for the first time through Mongla Sea Port on Sunday, a press release issued by Md Makruzzaman, Deputy Director Communication of the Mongla Port Authurity (MPA) said here today.

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BGMEA urges global buyers to be sympathetic to RMG industry

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today urged the global buyers, apparel brands and retailers to be more sympathetic to the RMG industry of the country under the current circumstances.

The BGMEA made the call at a…

BB sets banking hours from 10am to 3pm from Sunday to Tuesday

The Bangladesh Bank today announced the duration of interbank transactions for July 28-July 30.

According to the new schedule, transactions will take place from 10 am to 3 pm starting from tomorrow (Sunday).

However, the banks will remain open unti…