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BGMEA seeks clarity on US raw material usage formula for duty waiver

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) on Wednesday sought clarification on the formula for calculating US raw material usage and mechanisms to ensure... Read More


BB pushes banks to boost farm credit for price stability

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) Governor Dr Ahsan H. Mansur has urged commercial banks to step up efforts in ensuring a steady flow of funds to farmers, calling agricultural finance vital for r... Read More


A mixed bag for interim rulers from businesses

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- It's a mixed bag for the interim government in the first year in office as business leaders appreciate some policy progress while expressing frustration over persistent structural bo... Read More


Ailing economy in healing process: FA

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- A 'moderate economic stability' has been achieved by the interim government after inheriting a fragile state left last August by the ousted government and reforms are expected to pay... Read More


Biman reschedules two flights to Kuwait, Dubai

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Tuesday cancelled two scheduled flights to Kuwait and Dubai due to an aircraft shortage, disrupting travel plans for passengers. The Dhaka-Kuwait flight... Read More


Invest in Bangladesh to avail bounteous business benefits

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus Tuesday invited Malaysian investors to invest in Bangladesh to book bounteous business benefits unlocked by the interim government through a series ... Read More


Saudi Arabia may recruit skilled Bangladeshi nurses

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Saudi Arabia is considering hiring skilled and trained nurses from Bangladesh, with an initial plan to recruit 100 nurses in collaboration with Bangladesh's Unique Group. "The initi... Read More


Draft margin rules approved: Credit access limited to A-class stocks

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The securities regulator has approved the draft of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Margin) Rules, 2025, allowing credits for purchasing 'A' category stocks only. ... Read More


Editors' Council protests 'sweeping, unwarranted' allegations against media

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- The Editors' Council has strongly protested the 'sweeping and unwarranted' allegations made against the media at the National Youth Conference organised by Jatiya Juboshakti, the you... Read More


Tension flares in Krishi Market as two trader groups wrest over control

Dhaka, Aug. 13 -- Two rival trader factions in the capital's Mohammadpur Krishi Market are locked in a struggle for control, prompting police and Army intervention. On Wednesday, the conflict escalat... Read More