Industry

BMDA Chairman Emphasizes Efficient Water Use for Barind Farmers

Dhaka: Chairman of Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) Hasan Jafir Tuhin emphasized the need to ensure proper and planned use of water in the interest of farmers in the Barind region. He highlighted the critical role water plays in the ag…

Chattogram Chamber to Form 57 Sub-Committees, Invites Names

Dhaka: The Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) has taken an initiative to form 57 standing sub-committees. Through these sub-committees, the chamber wants to give importance to members’ opinions in identifying various problems, challeng…

Remittance Inflow Surges by 42.9% in Early August

Dhaka: Bangladesh received US$915 million in workers’ remittances during the first eight days of August, marking a 42.9 percent increase compared with US$640 million received during the corresponding period of August last year.

According to Banglad…

Stocks Extend Losing Streak as Investors Remain Cautious

Dhaka: Stocks today extended its losing streak for a second consecutive session as investors remained cautious amid the absence of strong catalysts to sustain positive momentum. The DSEX, the broad index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), fell 38.6 po…

Workers’ Remittance Sees Significant Growth in Bangladesh

Dhaka: Workers’ remittance to Bangladesh grew by 20.9 percent year-on-year in the current fiscal year 2026-27 through August 3, reflecting the continued strong inflow of earnings from expatriate Bangladeshis.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha…

Bangladesh’s Gross Forex Reserves Rise to $36.59bn

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves stood at US$36.59 billion (gross), according to the latest data released by Bangladesh Bank (BB) today.

According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the country’s gross foreign exchange reserves reached US…

BB Eases Import Declaration Rules for Intercompany Transactions

Bangladesh bank: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has eased import declaration requirements for intercompany transactions, allowing importers to conduct business with their parent companies, approved foreign subsidiaries, and branch offices under enhanced transpa…