Dhaka: Economists, academics, business leaders, and policy experts today underscored the importance of strengthening Bangladesh’s policy independence to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic development while navigating an increasingly complex glo…
Dhaka: Major General Dr. Md. Shahedul Islam (Retd.) has assumed office as Secretary General of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), the apex trade body representing the country’s readymade garment (RMG) sector.
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Dhaka: Rancon Motor Bikes has announced a new collaboration with MetLife Bangladesh to offer complimentary insurance coverage to eligible purchasers of Suzuki motorcycles. This initiative is designed to promote safer travel and encourage responsible c…
Dhaka: Stakeholders and policymakers today called for reducing regulatory complexities and creating a more business-friendly environment to accelerate the formalization and growth of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Bangladesh. They str…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) today announced a reduction in its key policy (repo) rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 9.50 percent. This strategic move is intended to bolster economic growth, stimulate private sector investment, and enhance cr…
Dhaka: BRAC Bank has launched Bangla QR at BRAC University as part of Bangladesh Bank’s drive to promote a cashless economy, enabling seamless digital payments across the university’s Merul Badda campus. The service was inaugurated today by Bangladesh…
Dhaka: The Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) today inaugurated the Growth for Climate Resilient and Environmental Entrepreneurship and Nutrition (GREEN) Project, focused on fostering sustainable economic growth through enhanced climate resilience,…
Dhaka: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has made it mandatory for all Authorized Dealer (AD) banks and their Offshore Banking Units (OBUs) to submit information on private sector medium- and long-term foreign debt every month, replacing the previous quarterly rep…
Dhaka: Stocks today closed higher after a volatile trading session, as renewed buying interest in momentum-driven stocks helped the market recover from early losses. The broad-based DSEX index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) gained 16.7 points to en…