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BSEC gives nod to Beximco Pharma's board overhaul proposal

Bangladesh, Sept. 30 -- The securities regulator has decided to allow Beximco Pharmaceuticals to overhaul its board with nine members proposed by the company, subject to the withdrawal of cases filed ... Read More


5 banks to issue bonds to raise Tk 35b

Bangladesh, Sept. 30 -- The securities regulator has allowed five listed banks to raise a combined Tk 35 billion through bonds, mainly to strengthen their Basel III Tier-II capital and to finance gree... Read More


Govt orders probe into alleged LPG shortages, overpricing

Bangladesh, Sept. 30 -- The government has directed the deputy commissioners (DCs) across the country to investigate whether artificial shortages of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) are being created to ... Read More


Unified back-office software a must to prevent brokerage fraud, says BSEC chief

Bangladesh, Sept. 29 -- The chief of the securities regulator has asked all brokerage houses to deploy a unified back-office software system to prevent embezzlement of investors' money and the recurre... Read More


Lafarge Holcim outlines bio-drying project for Sylhet waste segregation

Bangladesh, Sept. 29 -- Lafarge Holcim Bangladesh (LHB) has outlined a plan to launch a bio-drying project to reduce moisture in municipal solid waste to ensure effective plastic waste segregation. A... Read More


Operators reassure govt on LPG supply

Bangladesh, Sept. 29 -- Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) operators reassured the government on Monday that currently there is no shortage of LPG in the country. Advertisement Their assurance came during... Read More


BB allows buying foreign air tickets through international cards

Bangladesh, Sept. 29 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) has widened the scope for using international payment cards to purchase air tickets from foreign airlines operating in Bangladesh. Advertisement The centr... Read More


HAAB seeks additional 20,000 Hajj quotas

Bangladesh, Sept. 29 -- The Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh (HAAB) has urged Saudi Arabia to increase additional 20,000 Hajj quotas for Bangladesh's Hajj pilgrimage in 2027. Advertisement The... Read More


Envoy Textiles posts slight earnings dip, eyes growth through expansion

Bangladesh, Sept. 27 -- Envoy Textiles has reported a 2 per cent decline in profit to Tk 1.38 billion in FY26, mainly due to lower revenue caused by fewer working days during the year. Advertisement ... Read More


Banglalink gets BTRC nod to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell service

Bangladesh, Sept. 25 -- With the approval, Bangladesh has become the first country in South Asia to introduce Starlink Direct-to-Cell connectivity, according to Banglalink. The service will allow Ban... Read More