CHATTOGRAM: Three officials of Pubali Bank, inclduing a branch manager, were arrested in connection with emblazing some money. Md Manjurul Islam, deputy general manager of Pubali Bank, handed over them to Chawlkbazar Police Station on Monday (Jan 14). The detainees are Chawlkbazar

DHAKA: Trading at the country’s bourses--Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- started the week high on Sunday (Jan 13), the first trading session of the week. At the end of today’s trading, DSEX, the key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, rose over 62.91

DHAKA:  Bangladesh will become the world's 24th largest economy by 2032, says Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal. “Poverty gets reduced and employment increases followed development in a country,’ AHM Mustafa Kamal said at Economic Relations Division in city’s Sher-e-Bangla

DHAKA: Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) called upon demonstrating ready-made garment workers to return to their respective workplace by Monday (Jan 14). “If you do not return to your workplace within the given time, your will not get wage,” BGMEA

GOPALGANJ:  Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said efforts are being made to reduce trade deficit with China and India. The newly-appointed minister informed reporters after paying homage to the grave of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Friday (January 11).

DHAKA:   There will be no Non-Performing Loan (NPL) from now on as Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) is set to take necessary measures to check this sort of loans, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal.   The newly appointed minister told reporters after a meeting with BAB at

DHAKA: Stocks broke the bullish rally and closed in flat note on Thursday (Jan 10) as active participation of investors from both side to pocket rapid gain. The bourses opened on positive note and the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) went up by 9.68 points or 0.18 per cent

A Philippine court on Thursday held a former bank manager guilty on eight counts of money laundering, the first conviction in one of the world's largest cyber heists, in which $81 million was stolen from Bangladesh's central bank nearly three years ago. The regional court

Japan will end a ban on British beef and lamb that has been in place since the mad cow disease epidemic. The move comes ahead of a meeting between Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Theresa May. The leaders are expected to announce funding for technology collaborations at the

DHAKA: Stocks ended positive for the second consecutive session Wednesday (Jan 9) on the bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE)-- with increased turnover against previous session. The DSE General Index (DGEX) ended at 5,798.59 points, adding 27.81

DHAKA:  The 24th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) kicked off at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in city on Wednesday (January 9). After inaugurating the month-long fair, President M Abdul Hamid urged business community to come forward with new industries and factories in the country to

DHAKA: Novoair, the leading private airline of the country, successfully completed its six years of commercial operation.  On this occasion, Novoair announced a 10% discount for frequent flyer program-SMILES members. The tickets could be purchased from any Novoair counter between 9th

DHAKA:  The 24th Dhaka International Trade Fair (DITF) is set to begin at Sher-E-Bangla Nagar in city on Wednesday (January 9). President M Abdul Hamid is expected to inaugurate the month-long fair at 3 pm. The fair will remain open for visitors from 10am to 10 pm up to February 8.

DHAKA: The country’s both bourses– Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) — closed on Tuesday (Jan 8) with positive tune observing a winning spell throughout the session.  The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 115.58 points or 2.04 percent to reach

Amazon, formed 25 years ago, has eclipsed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable listed company. The online retailer was valued at $797m (£634m) when the US stock market closed on Monday after rising 3.4% and edging past Microsoft, valued at $789bn. Jeff Bezos, the

DHAKA: World Bank Group President, Jim Yong Kim, announced that he will be stepping down from his position after more than six years.  His resignation will take effect from 1 February. “It has been a great honor to serve as President of this remarkable institution, full of

DHAKA: Stocks ended lower on the bourses Monday (Jan 7), the second trading session of the week, with turnover decreased from the previous session. DSEX, the prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), went down by 31.82 points or 0.55 per cent to close at 5,655.18. The two other

DHAKA: The prices of most of the shares on both bourses saw gain in trading on Sunday (Jan 6) as enthusiastic investors were on buying spree in sector specific stocks. Following the previous week’s moderate gains, Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) closed

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – finished this week with moderate gain on Thursday (Jan 3), the last trading session of the week. DSEX, the prime index of DSE, rose over 94.03 points or 1.71 percent to stand at

DHAKA: Share price index in the country’s twin bourses — Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) — gained at close on Wednesday (January 2).  The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 31.18 points or 0.57 percent to reach 5,496.43 at the close of day’s