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Vegetable prices spike; chilli Tk 350, brinjal Tk 200

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Vegetable prices rose again last week, with green chilli selling at up to Tk 350 a kg and brinjal reaching Tk 200 a kg, as heavy rains damage crops and push up prices of other vegetab... Read More


Tokyo Gas completes feasibility study for Bangladesh's first land-based LNG terminal

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Japanese energy major Tokyo Gas Co Ltd has completed a full feasibility study for Bangladesh's first land-based LNG-import terminal at Matarbari Island in the Bay of Bengal, raising h... Read More


Plastic export earnings up 147pc in 5 years

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Local production of key raw materials, combined with a growing flow of international orders, had driven Bangladesh's plastic-goods exports to US$284.05 million in FY2024-25, up from $... Read More


Bus set ablaze in Dhaka's Kafrul

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Unidentified assailants have reportedly set fire to a passenger bus in Dhaka. The incident took place near metro rail pillar No. 266 in Shewrapara on Friday, according to Kafrul Poli... Read More


Downsizing credit rating industry seen as crucial for financial sector growth

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Asset-quality reviews conducted by foreign firms this year have uncovered hidden bad debts and under-reported non-performing loans (NPLs) in domestic banks and other financial institu... Read More


Islami Bank's official Facebook page hacked

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- The official Facebook page of Islami Bank Bangladesh was hacked early Friday, with attackers posting a threatening message and altering the page's profile and cover photos. A hacking... Read More


Prof Yunus mourns language movement hero Ahmad Rafiq's death

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed profound sorrow over the death of Ekushey Padak-winning language movement veteran and eminent intellectual Ahmad Rafiq. In a cond... Read More


BIDA wavers over permitting tobacco sector investment

Dhaka, Oct. 3 -- A proposed export-oriented joint venture in tobacco sector has put Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) in wavering over investment permission because of restrictions fr... Read More


Prime Bank customers to enjoy exclusive discounts on Hyundai vehicles

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- Prime Bank PLC. customers in Bangladesh will now enjoy exclusive discounts on Hyundai vehicles. Fair Technology Limited is the official manufacturer & authorized distributor for Hyun... Read More


'Sindur Khela' marks farewell to Goddess Durga ending 10-day Puja festivities

Dhaka, Oct. 2 -- The devotees of Goddess Durga have bid her farewell with love and tears in their eyes amid the sounds of drums, conch shells and brass cymbals. The Dashami, or tenth day rituals for ... Read More