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DUCSU polls: SC chamber judge extends stay on HC order

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC) has extended until Wednesday its earlier order that halted a High Court (HC) directive, suspending the Dhaka University Central Stude... Read More


Separate ownership from management for long-term sustainability, say experts

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Experts have suggested separating ownership from management in family businesses to ensure long-term sustainability, saying that professional executives should run operations under e... Read More


Procurement of LNG, fertiliser approved

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The government on Tuesday approved a number of proposals for the procurement of fertiliser, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and phosphoric acid to meet the local demand. The Advisers' ... Read More


Delays in trade dispute resolution threaten investment climate

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Around 4.0 million business-related cases remain pending in Bangladesh's courts, and prolonged judicial processes are hindering both local and foreign investment, experts say at a se... Read More


Govt's non-tax revenue up 43pc in 11 months of fiscal year 2024-25

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Unlike the tax-revenue incomes, the government's non-tax revenue saw a steep rise until May of the last fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, according to official data. The volume of non-tax r... Read More


Weak demand keeps RMG exports to Canada stagnant

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) exports to Canada remained almost stagnant during the last couple of years, while Vietnam became the second largest apparel supplier to the North... Read More


Blue chips drive DSEX to one-year high on falling T-bond yields

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the 5,600 mark on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a year, as a buying spree strengthened the equity market despite ... Read More


Trump names seasoned diplomat Brent Christensen as US ambassador to Bangladesh

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- The Trump administration has finally named its nominee for US ambassador to Bangladesh, choosing a seasoned career diplomat to fill the top post at its Dhaka mission. Brent Christen... Read More


Govt seeks Interpol red alert against three fugitive RMG owners

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- A government move begins to request Interpol to issue Red Notices against the fugitive owners of three garment factories for "negligence in ensuring workers' rightful dues" and stayi... Read More


Mercantile Bank joins Bangladesh Bank's Tk 5b startup fund

Dhaka, Sept. 3 -- Mercantile Bank PLC has joined Bangladesh Bank's Tk 5 (five) billion startup refinancing fund to develop innovation and new entrepreneurs nationwide. A partnership agreement has bee... Read More