Business

DHAKA : Commerce Adviser Sk. Bashir Uddin today expressed the hope that the Pakistan-Bangladesh Business Forum would play an important role in strengthening the bilateral trade relations and boosting economic cooperation. The Commerce Adviser was addressing the inaugural ceremony of...

DHAKA : Labour Reform Commission has recommended making online submission of wage payment information mandatory by the factory owners to the Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments (DIFE) every month. The commission has made the recommendation in its report...

DHAKA : A two-day international exhibition titled 'Meet Bangladesh Exposition', began today in the city to showcase Bangladesh's potential export sectors - medical and personal protective equipment (MPPE), leather and leather goods, footwear, plastics, and light engineering. The Export Competitiveness...

DHAKA : Standard Chartered Bank has announced a strategic partnership with Biman Bangladesh airlines to establish the airline’s first Regional Treasury Centre (RTC). This initiative marks a major milestone in Biman’s financial transformation journey and underscores its commitment to...

JAKARTA : South Korea's LG Energy Solution said Tuesday it had withdrawn from a multibillion-dollar project to build electric batteries in Indonesia, citing a range of issues including the "investment environment". The company signed a 142 trillion rupiah ($8.4 billion)...

DHAKA : 'Dhaka Haat' will be set up at Uttara Diabari in the capital for small and medium enterprise (SME) entrepreneurs. "A 'Dhaka Haat' will be set up in Uttara Diabari area for small and medium enterprises entrepreneurs . ....

DOHA : Claiming that social business can bring millions of people out of poverty, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today said poverty is created due to a wrong economic system. "We are aware that poverty is not created by poor...

DHAKA : Labour Reform Commission today submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. The commission members handed over the report to the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna here at about 12 pm, Chief Adviser's Deputy...

Bangladesh is heading towards a more affordable digital future with significant reductions in internet prices across multiple infrastructure layers, said Faiz Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser. The announcement signals a promising shift towards greater internet accessibility for all....

DHAKA : Standard Chartered Bangladesh has launched the Freelancer Account, a tailored banking solution designed to meet the unique needs of the country’s vibrant freelance community. This initiative reflects the Bank’s commitment to empowering independent professionals who are driving...