European stock markets sank on Monday following nosedives in Asia as fears rise that the US economy is slowing down. In London, the FTSE 100 index fell by 2.8% while in Paris the CAC-40 dropped by 2.5% and Frankfurt's DAX slid by 3.2%. Earlier, Asian markets plummeted, with

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested the apparel owners to keep their factories closed considering the safety and security of the workers amid ongoing non-cooperation movement. BGMEA Director Mohiuddin Rubel confirmed the matter to media

To maintain factory operations and safeguard the economy, business leaders and industrialists have urged resolving the ongoing protests through dialogue, suggesting government concessions if necessary. They also demanded justice for the killers of unarmed people, stressing that, despite

Bashundhara Group has become a 'master franchisee' of world-famous 'Cafe Amazon' to bring the international eatery chain in Bangladesh. In presence of Bashundhara Group’s Hon’ble Chairman Ahmed Akbar Sobhan and Hon’ble Group Director Ahmed Ibrahim

The country’s remittances sent by migrant workers from abroad fell by 3.2% last month from the same period last year, largely owing to the five-day internet shutdown imposed to contain violence during the quota reform movement. The inbound remittances were $1.97 billion in July

All banks are run their operations as per their normal schedule -- 10am to 6pm -- from today (July 31). Bangladesh Bank (BB) issued a circular on Tuesday (July 30) in this regard. As per the regular schedule, transactions take place from 10 am to 4 pm starting today.  

All banks will run their operations as per their normal schedule -- 10am to 6pm -- from tomorrow (July 31). Bangladesh Bank (BB) today (July 30) issued a circular in this regard. As per the regular schedule, transactions will take place from 10 am to 4 pm starting from tomorrow.

The Bangladesh Bank today (July 27) announced the duration of interbank transactions for July 28-July 30. According to the new schedule, transactions will take place from 10 am to 3 pm starting from tomorrow (July 28). However, the banks will remain open until 3:30 pm to conduct

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has provided Tk25,520 crore to the country’s financial institutions mostly as short-term loans to help them meet depositors’ cash demand which surged following a five-day countrywide closure. The central bank disclosed the liquidity injection data

Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) is set to celebrate its 59th founding anniversary on July 19. BAJUS, the country's largest and most renowned jewellery trade organisation, has pioneered promoting and nurturing the jewellery industry since its establishment. The

Mahtab Uddin Ahmed, former managing director and chief executive officer (CEO) of telecom operator Robi, on Sunday provided the first testimony in the Tk227 crore compensation suit he filed against his former workplace in 2022. The testimony recording in the case started with the

Jewellers have inflated the gold price by Tk1, 190 to Tk1, 20,081 per bhori on the market in Bangladesh. The standing committee on pricing and price monitoring of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Sunday (July 14). The price of

Bashundhara Cement held a business conference on Saturday. KM Zahid Uddin, deputy managing director of cement sector at Bashundhara Group, was present as the chief guest at the conference, read a press release. Local distributor, Arafat Trading organised the programme at the Red

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over the National Export Trophy to 77 top exporters for the fiscal year of 2021-22 to encourage and create competition in increasing export earnings. She conferred the trophy in 32 categories for outstanding contributions to the country's

A 13-member delegation from Bangladesh came on a four-day visit to Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP) in Kolkata between Tuesday and Friday to explore possibilities of transshipment of Bangladesh’s EXIM (export-import) cargo through Indian ports located on the country’s east

The government will award 77 exporters with the National Export Trophy tomorrow for their outstanding performance in the country's export earnings for the fiscal year of 2021-22. The award will be given to those who brought the highest amount of export proceeds in the country.

West Zone of Bangladesh Railway has earned revenues worth around Tk 1.20 lakh through operating special mango and cattle trains between Chapainawabganj and Dhaka via Rajshahi this year. Nurul Alam, Additional Commercial Officer of the zone, said the special trains earned the revenues

Leaders of the Bangladesh Jeweller’s Association (BAJUS) have urged the government to reform the existing regulations on “gold dealing licence,” and asked authorities to introduce a transparent licence procurement process for allowing the industry to flourish.

Barobi Design, the exclusive distributor of luxury and innovation in bathware, proudly hosted the launch of Jomoo's latest collection of intelligent and luxury bathware solutions at their flagship store in Banani.  This launch event, which drew industry leaders, designers, and

The government has undertaken a World Bank-funded initiative to train eight thousand jewelers working under the auspices of the Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS). The training programme was inaugurated at a hotel in Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday.  Technical and