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Remittance inflow rises to $2.043 billion in April

Dhaka, May 2 -- The inflow of remittances increased to $2.043 billion in the just-passed April, which gives some sort of respite to the economy amid the persisting forex dearth, officials data showed.... Read More


Export earnings fall in April

Dhaka, May 2 -- Single-month export earnings in April'24 recorded a negative growth of 0.99 per cent, first of its kind during the current fiscal year, to reach US$3.91 billion. Export Promotion Bure... Read More


Rain showers midnight relief

Dhaka, May 2 -- Amidst the sweltering heat, the gentle touch of rain has brought relief to residents of the capital in the wee hours of Friday. Residents of different areas in Dhaka said they experie... Read More


Khulna Power resumes production of two power plants

Dhaka, May 2 -- Khulna Power Company has resumed operation of two power plants on "No electricity No payment without any guaranteed off take" basis for 2 years effective from the date of resumption of... Read More


Russia keen to invest in electronic device manufacturing sectors of Bangladesh

Dhaka, May 2 -- In a significant development aimed at enhancing bilateral cooperation, Russia has expressed a keen interest in forming joint partnerships and investing in the electronic and digital de... Read More


Equitable access to primary healthcare remains a major challenge: UN discussion

Dhaka, May 2 -- Equitable access to primary healthcare services remains a major challenge in Bangladesh despite some progress in the health service in the country, a roundtable discussion, organised b... Read More


ERF and PRAN launch award for journalists

Dhaka, April 30 -- Agro-processing company PRAN and the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) have jointly introduced the first-ever 'ERF-PRAN Media Award'. The award will recognise the journalists for the... Read More


RAK Ceramics' profit plunges 70pc in Jan-March

Dhaka, April 30 -- RAK Ceramics' profit plunged 70 per cent year-on-year to Tk 46.25 million in January-March, owing to the energy price hike and volatile foreign exchange market raising input costs. ... Read More


SCBA President Khokon reinstated to Ainjibi Forum's post

Dhaka, April 30 -- After 10 days of expulsion, Barrister AM Mahbub Uddin Khokon, the President of Supreme Court Bar Association, has been reinstated to the post of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Foru... Read More


Train fare hikes to benefit long-route bus owners: Jatri Kalyan Samiti

Dhaka, April 30 -- The railway authorities are desperate to give special benefits to long-route bus owners by increasing train fares in the name of withdrawal of rebate facilities, Jatri Kalyan Samiti... Read More