Fears over the coronavirus triggered a sharp fall in Chinese shares when the market reopened after the Lunar New Year holiday. The Shanghai Composite index closed nearly 8% lower, its biggest daily drop for more than four years. Manufacturing, materials, and consumer goods companies

The Shanghai Composite index fell nearly 9% before recovering slightly, while commodity prices also slumped. Manufacturing, materials, and consumer goods companies are among the hardest hit, as healthcare shares soar. The fall came despite China's central bank announcing new

DHAKA— Asian Development Bank (ADB) Vice-President (VP) Mr. Shixin Chen reaffirmed ADB’s commitment to supporting Bangladesh in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), while attending the Bangladesh Development Forum (BDF) in Dhaka today. Mr. Chen attended the BDF as a

DHAKA: With the objective to effectively address the forward market linkage challenges prevalent in service market industry of Bangladesh and bring the service providers under the financial inclusion umbrella, Sheba Platform Limited joined hands with Business Finance for the Poor in

DHAKA: Eskimi Limited organized knowledge sharing event titled “Eskimi Tech Adda – Episode 1” at their office in Gulshan 1, Dhaka on Saturday (January 25).  Eskimi Tech Adda is a series of formal and informal events to create an atmosphere for Bangladeshi IT professionals to

DHAKA: Pine Labs, one of Asia’s leading merchant commerce platforms, announced an investment by Mastercard that underscores confidence in South Asia’s growing economy.   The investment is part of a partnership to continue the rapid growth of convenient electronic payment options

Green Delta Insurance (GDIC) participated in the fourth 'Bima Mela' held in Khulna between January 24 and 25. The fair was organized by the Insurance Development and Regulation Authority (IDRA) and the financial institution division of the Ministry of Finance. The opening

Company has experienced growing customer demand during its two decades in the country. It has opened new office in Dhaka, reaffirmed its commitment to helping Bangladesh become a digital nation Oracle on January 23 has celebrated 20 years of serving public and private sector firms

KURIGRAM: Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi said prices of essentials including onion would come down in the middle of next month. The minister was replying to reporters at Bhurungamari Pilot Govt High School in Kurigram on Sunday (January 19). Tipu Munshi said: “We are trying to keep

SANGSAD BHABAN: Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque assured the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) that the onion price would come down because India withdrew its ban upon onion import. Besides, the country is expecting a bumper onion production in current robi season, he also said. Agriculture

The people are going to experience 5G demonstration for the first time in Bangladesh. Huawei, the titanium sponsor of the fair,  is going to run the 5G show in the 'Digital Bangladesh Mela 2020' which is set to begin this Thursday at Bangabandhu International Conference Center at

DHAKA: The ministry of commerce decided to strengthen drives in the countrywide markets to keep supply of onion going as well as its price normal. Supply of local and imported onions in the country’s market is normal and there is no justified reason for increasing the price of onion,

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) on Saturday (January 4) decided to increase the price of gold at Tk 1,166 per bhori. The new rate will be effective from Sunday (January 5), says a press release issued by BAJUS. According to new price of BAJUS, gold in the local

A conglomerate run by Asia's richest man has started a service that aims to compete with Amazon in India. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries said it had been inviting people to sign up to its grocery delivery service. The company is aiming to use its massive mobile phone

Qatar Airways Cargo has introduced its second Boeing 777 freighter from Dhaka to Luxembourg. The second frequency commenced on 16 December 2019 and operates on Mondays, flying non-stop directly from Dhaka to Luxembourg. Mr. Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo said: “We are

Cai Jian, Bangladesh General Manager of China Southern Airlines, handed over the top agent crest to Haltrip founder & Managing Director Tajbir Hasan at a hotel in Dhaka on Saturday (December 22). China Southern Airlines Bangladesh top officials and Bangladesh aviation industry

The 57th Annual General Meeting of Bangladesh Steel Re Rolling Mills (BSRM) Ltd.  held at The Shoronika Community Center, Chattogram on December  19.  Mr. Alihussain Akberali FCA, Chairman of the Company, presided over the meeting. Audited Accounts for the financial year 2018-19

DHAKA: Bangladesh Jewellers' Association (BAJUS) on Wednesday (December 18) decided to increase the price of gold at Tk 1,166 per bhori.  The new rate will be effective from Thursday (December 19), says a press release.  BAJUS general secretary Dilip Kumar Agarwal said the

IDLC Finance Limited’s Chairman Aziz Al Mahmud laid the foundation stone of its permanent corporate office at 153 Tejgaon Industrial Area, Dhaka, through an inaugural ceremony on Monday (December 16). Arif Khan, CEO & MD of IDLC Finance along with the Board of Directors and company

Boeing will temporarily halt production of its troubled 737 Max airliner in January, the manufacturer said. Production of the jet had continued despite the model being grounded for nine months after two deadly crashes. More than 300 people died when two 737 Max aircraft crashed in