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Peoples Ins profit jumps 57pc on premium growth

Dhaka, April 25 -- Peoples Insurance PLC has reported a record profit for the year 2025, driven by strong premium growth, improved underwriting performance and lower claim expenses. The non-life insu... Read More


Stocks edge higher as investors bet on undervalued equities

Dhaka, April 25 -- Stocks closed the week marginally higher, supported by bargain hunting in beaten-down equities, even as record-high fuel price hikes and persistent Middle East tensions cast a shado... Read More


CPA marks 139 years of operation today

Dhaka, April 25 -- The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) is celebrating its 139 years of existence today (Saturady). One of the oldest natural ports of the subcontinent and prime sea port of the country... Read More


Bangladesh Railway to enter electric era with Tk 42.83b project

Dhaka, April 25 -- The Ministry of Railways has sent a Development Project Proposal (DPP) to bring the Narayanganj-Joydebpur section of Bangladesh Railway (BR) under electric traction, with an estimat... Read More


Stakeholders push circular textile strategy to keep RMG sector competitive

Dhaka, April 24 -- Government officials, industry leaders and sustainability experts have called for finalising a national circular economy strategy for Bangladesh's textile and readymade garment sect... Read More


Fuel price hike, fuel pass shorten queues in city petrol pumps

Dhaka, April 24 -- The overwhelmingly long queues of cars, bikes, buses and trucks at petrol pumps in the capital have started easing following fuel-oil price hike and introduction of fuel pass. Due ... Read More


Productivity and growth model paradox

Dhaka, April 24 -- Rising nonperforming loans-projected to reach nearly Tk 6.5 trillion by the end of 2025-alongside widespread graft allegations, growing debt burden, decreasing local value addition ... Read More


Budget-support funds from foreign financiers look uninspiring

Dhaka, April 24 -- Budget-support funding from foreign financiers seems drying up as only US$750 million has so far been confirmed although the financial year nears end with the economy facing unantic... Read More


GP attracts investors as profit rises despite revenue dip

Dhaka, April 24 -- Grameenphone's stock surged 1.32 per cent to Tk 245.2 per share on Thursday, despite the telecom operator having reported lower revenue in the first quarter of 2026 under macroecono... Read More


BSEC urged to ease IPO fund rules for bank loan repayment

Dhaka, April 24 -- Entrepreneurs and bank owners have urged the securities regulator to remove restrictions in the revised IPO rules on the repayment of loans using funds raised through initial public... Read More