The news of Airtel winding up their business in Bangladesh is nothing more than a speculation said Bharti Airtel and Airtel Bangladesh. When asked about…

The government has received a proposal from the World Bank Group on ‘regional connectivity’ which, if agreed, will be implemented jointly by Bangladesh, Bhutan and India, said a senior government official, reports UNB. The International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s…

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) yesterday permitted Simtex Industries to reopen subscription of its IPOs (initial public offerings), reports BSS. The commission earlier on August 24 postponed the subscription of IPOs of the company due to ‘unavoidable circumstances’.…

Government is working on celebrating the golden jubilee of the independence by achieving the USD $50 billion RMG export by 2021, Industries Minister Amir Hossain Amu said while inaugurating the “16th Textech Bangladesh 2015 International Expo” held at the Bangabandhu International Conference…

The price indices at the country’s twin bourses break the losing streak that had been continuing in the past three consecutive trading sessions…

Asia’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) need financial support to help them grow into dynamic and internationally competitive companies. This is the key for strong and sustainable growth in Asia even as the world recovers from the recent global economic slowdown, says a new report released…

AFP, SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Tuesday refreshed its logo to better suit mobile devices that are supplanting desktop computers when it comes to modern…

Bangladesh Bank governor Atiur Rahman yesterday said the financial institutions must spend one-third of their CSR funds for educational purposes, reports UNB. “Corporate social responsibility (CSR) fund must be spent for education purposes, including providing scholarship to students from disadvantaged…

The International Labour Organization (ILO) will launch a weekly Bangla-language radio show for workers titled ‘Amar Shram, Amar Odhikhar (My Labour, My Rights) to help create better understand of rights and responsibilities in the workplace, reports UNB. The weekly radio show will be inaugurated…

Bikroy.com, one of the leading online marketplace in Bangladesh, is offering preorder and delivery of Qurbani animals ahead of Eid, says a press release.  The preorder of the natural and fresh village cow or goat will begin from September 5 and continue till September 15. To avail the offer, Tk…

AFP, SHANGHAI: Shanghai led a broad Asian equities sell-off yesterday, plunging more than four per cent, as further evidence of slowing in China’s…

AFP, BERLIN: Sleeker smart watches are expected to premiere this week in Berlin at one of the world’s biggest consumer electronics shows, with both…

AFP, SYDNEY: A boom in cashed-up visitors from China and India has helped Australia record its strongest tourism year since the Sydney Olympics, officials…

AFP, SYDNEY: Convenience store giant 7-Eleven will establish an independent panel to review damaging allegations that its franchisees doctor payrolls and systematically underpay workers in Australia. A joint investigation by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and Fairfax Media uncovered evidence…