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Stocks extend decline for 3rd day on energy woes

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The Dhaka bourse closed the week's first session marginally lower, extending the losing streak for the third consecutive session as investors adopted a cautious stance amid fres... Read More


Haji Ahmad Brothers Securities penalised over client fund shortfall

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The securities regulator has fined Haji Ahmad Brothers Securities Tk 1 million for breaching securities rules by creating deficits in the clients' funds. Advertisement The pena... Read More


FBCCI calls for joint investment to reduce China-Bangladesh trade gap

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has called for greater direct engagement between businesses of Bangladesh and China and joint investment i... Read More


BRAC Bank, BRAC University to work together for innovative SME solutions

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- BRAC Bank has recently signed a strategic knowledge partnership with BRAC Business School at BRAC University under FINNOVISION - BRAC Bank's SME Innovation Lab. Advertisement T... Read More


CII business delegation visit to Dhaka to strengthen economic and commercial ties between India and Bangladesh

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- A high-level Indian business delegation from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is visiting Bangladesh from August 17-19, 2026 with the objective of exploring opportunit... Read More


Sonali Life settles 100pc insurance claims

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- Sonali Life Insurance PLC, one of the country's leading life insurers, has maintained a 100 per cent claim settlement rate while recording strong financial growth, according to ... Read More


Unimart Friday Haat introduces new 'Night Bazaar'

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- To bring the authentic charm of traditional rural markets (Haat) closer to urban life, Unimart Metro, located at United City, Satarkul (adjacent to UIU), hosts the "Friday Haat"... Read More


6,000 micro economic zones proposed to boost local economies

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- Private entity Architecture Research and Development (ARD) has proposed establishing 6,000 micro-economic zones across Bangladesh to boost local production, entrepreneurship and... Read More


PMI becomes a vital tool for tracking BD's real-time economic activity

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is becoming an important tool for tracking Bangladesh's real-time economic activity, providing an early indication of whether the economy is... Read More


Capital machinery faces longest port delays

Bangladesh, Aug. 17 -- Capital-machinery imports, crucial for setting up factories and expanding production, take an average of 13.3 days to clear through Chattogram port, with more than half of that ... Read More