Friday, 29 Nov, 2024

Business

Stock market fall: Investors go on hunger strike

DHAKA: A section of investors of the share market is observing a token hunger strike on Monday (April 29) on a 12-point demand, including taking initiatives to stop stock market fall.  Investors, under the banner of Bangladesh Share Market investors Oikya Parishad, took position in

Stocks downbeat in early hours

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway with downward trend of share-price indices on Monday (April 28). Within first two hours of trading, the key index of the country's major bourse declined

Salman for long-term loan facility to boost private sector

DHAKA: Private Industry and Investment Adviser to the Prime Minister Salman Fazlur Rahman said that long-term financing is imperative for the development of private sector. “We are mostly dependent on commercial banks for any financing but we don’t assume that banks are not

Govt to realize 15000cr dues from mobile operators: Jabbar

SANGSAD BHABAN: Post, Telecommunication and Information Technology Minister Mustafa Jabbar told the parliament that the government has taken steps to realize Tk 15160 crore dues as revenue from the country’s private mobile phone operators. The minister said this while responding to a

DSE, CSE returned to losing streak

DHAKA: Breaking a day gaining streak, stocks rebound Sunday (April 28) as all indices of the country’s two bourses-Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) were in red zone as investors lost confidence over the market. However, the turnover in DSE, the important

Saving certificate sales go online from May 2

DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank has instructed all scheduled banks to sale national savings certificates online from May 2. The directive has been given in an order signed by Md Khurshid Alam, Debt Management Department of the central bank, on Sunday (April 28). The directive has been sent

Still many obstacles for trade-commerce: EU envoy

DHAKA: Expressing dissatisfaction over environment of trade-investment in Bangladesh, European Union Ambassador Rengee Tering said there are still many obstacles here for trade and commerce.  EU ambassador then cited a few factors, for example, complexity of the legal reform process,

DSE, CSE see fall in early hours

DHAKA: Country’s both the bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) --- witnessed sharp fall in early trade on Sunday (April 28), the first trading session of the week. Within first two hours of trading, the key index of the country's major bourse

Salman F Rahman's visit and blood donation drive at Radisson Blu

DHAKA: Salman F Rahman, private industry and investment adviser to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, attended the Conference on Logistics in Bangladesh at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden recently. The conference was organized by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, said a press

Daraz offers pre-Ramadan discount up to 70%

On the eve of holy month of Ramadan, country’s largest online shop Daraz Bangladesh (Daraz.com.bd) has organized Daraz Pre-Ramadan Sale Campaign 2019. This special campaign will run from April 25th to May 4th where the co-sponsors are Vim, Taaza, Surf Excel, Knorr, ACI Pure, ACI Fun

Per capita income to surpass USD 4000 by 2040

DHAKA UNIVERSITY: Planning Minister Muhammad Abdul Mannan said per capita income would surpass USD four thousands by 2040. The minister made the prediction while chairing a seminar titled ‘Strategies for Achieving Sustainable Development Goals in Bangladesh.’ The seminar was

Both DSE, CSE return to green

DHAKA: The key share price indices at the country’s twin bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- returned to positive trend on Thursday (April 25) after two consecutive days' losing streak.  DSE turnover has reached Tk 3,829.73 million

3-day Indonesia Fair kicks off at ICCB

DHAKA: A three-day "Indonesia Fair 2019" kicked off at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) here on Thursday (April 25).  Commerce Ministry secretary Mofizul Islam inaugurated the fair by cutting ribbon at Rajdorshan hall of ICCB around 11:45am. Indonesian High

DSE, CSE on track of gain after 2 days

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway with upward trend of share-price indices on Thursday (April 25) after two consecutive days losing streak. Within first two hours of trading, the key index of

DSE, CSE fall in early hours

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway with downward trend of share-price indices on Wednesday (April 24). Within first two hours of trading, the key index of the country's major bourse advanced

Biman resumes flight on Dhaka-Delhi route

DHAKA: The state-owned airline, known as ‘Biman Bangladesh Airlines,’ is set to resume its operation on Dhaka-Delhi-Dhaka route from May 13 of 2019. On a primary basis, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh will provide service on three days of a week. For example: Monday,

NSU finishes grand finale of digital marketing competition

The Grand Finale of nation’s biggest digital marketing competition ‘# Marketing V.4.’ took place on April 21. The Marketing Club (TMC) of North South University organized the 4th volume of the biggest inter-university digital marketing competition ‘# Marketing V.4.’  The

3-day Indonesia Fair kicks off Thursday

DHAKA: Three-day long "Indonesia Fair 2019" is set to begin at International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) here on Thursday (April 25).  Indonesian ambassador in Dhaka Rina P Soemarno disclosed details about the fair, at a press briefing at Sonargaon hotel Tuesday (April 23).

Both DSE, CSE fall at midday

DHAKA: Both the bourses -Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed negative trends in the middle of trading on Tuesday (April 23), the second session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 40.29 points or 0.75

Rubana Huq takes charge as first female BGMEA president

DHAKA: Mohammadi Group Managing Director (MD) Rubana Huq has assumed office as the first female president of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA). Rubana Huq formally took charge as the country's top trade body's president, at its 36th Annual