Industry

BGMEA for greater security to keep factories open amid unrest

Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) today called for enhanced security to keep their production units operational, as a labour unrest is ongoing despite meeting workers’ demand.

“We are demanding safety, and without it,…

Committee formed to verify Rahima Food’s number of shares

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) today formed a three-member committee to verify the number of shares of the Rahima Food Corporation Limited.

The committee members are BSEC Deputy Director Ziaur Rahman, Dhaka Stock Exchange PL…

12 tonnes of Hilsa exported to India through Benapole port

The first consignment of 12 tonnes of Padma Hilsa was sent to India today through Benapole Land Port ahead of the Durga Puja.

‘Two trucks carrying 12 tonnes of Padma Hilsa entered Petrapole Land Port in India after completing customs and port formali…

Shakib Al Hasan, 6 others fined for share price manipulation

Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has fined Shakib Al Hasan and six other individuals and companies for manipulating share price of Paramount Insurance Company Limited.

A total of Taka 1.63 crore in fines was handed out to four in…

BASIS America Desk Stakeholders’ Meet held to expand ICT business

Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) today organized ‘BASIS America Desk Stakeholders’ Meet’ with the goal of expanding and strengthening ICT business relations between Bangladesh and the United States.

It also emphasi…

Govt to procure 1.40 lakh MTs fertilizer

The government today approved separate proposals for procuring some 1.40 lakh metric tons of fertilizer from various sources to meet the growing demand of the country.

The approvals came from the 5th meeting of the Adviser’s Council Committee meetin…

Bangladesh receives $1.63b remittance in 21days

Expatriate Bangladeshis sent around US$ 1.63 billion remittances during the first 21days of September in the fiscal 2024-’25.

Of this, remittances through state-owned and specialised banks accounted for $550 million, while private banks received $1….