Wednesday, 27 Nov, 2024

Business

Eid-e-Miladunnabi holiday for banks Tuesday

DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has rescheduled the public holiday for Banks and financial institutions on Tuesday (December 13) instead of Monday (December 12) on the occasion of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi. The BB issued a notification in this regard on Sunday (December 11) and sent it to the

Eid-e-Miladunnabi holiday for banks Tuesday

DHAKA: Bangladesh Bank (BB) has rescheduled the public holiday for Banks and financial institutions on Tuesday (December 13) instead of Monday (December 12) on the occasion of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi. The BB issued a notification in this regard on Sunday (December 11) and sent it to the

Electronics home appliances’ new brand Vigo launched

DHAKA: Vigo, an electronics home appliances brand of modern technology and attractive design, was launched at a program at RAOWA convention hall in the capital on Sunday (December 11). Managing director of RFL R N Paul unveiled the new brand. Customers will have the opportunity to

Bourses start week in red

DHAKA: The benchmark indices of the country’s two bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – witnessed loss on Sunday (December 11), the first trading session of week. The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, lost over 31.69 points and 0.64

Bank officers among 23 behind BB reserve heist

DHAKA: Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police said they have identified 23 people including bank officers and foreigners in Bangladesh Bank (BB) reserve robbery. CID additional deputy inspector general Shah Alam said this at a press briefing on Saturday (December 10). The

EBL-DAF Group sign ‘Payroll Banking Agreement’

DHAKA:  Eastern Bank Ltd (EBL) and DAF Group, (a leading garments industry in the country) inked a Payroll Banking Agreement in Chittagong recently. Head of Direct Business of EBL M Khorshed Anowar and Deputy Managing Director of DAF Group Tawsif Ahmed on behalf of their organizations

‘Burger King’ starts service in Dhaka

DHAKA: Burger King, a US-based second-largest quick service hamburger chain in the world opens its first outlet in city on Friday (December 9). US ambassador to Bangladesh Marcia Stephens Bloom Bernicat inaugurated the outlet in city’s Banani area. The flame-grilled ‘whopper’

Bourses end week with gain

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – witnessed gain in share prices indices on Thursday (December 8), the last trading day of the week. DSEX, the prime index of DSE, gained over 21.52 points or 0.44 percent to

Bourses see rise in opening hours

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – are witnessing gain in share price indices in the opening hours on Thursday (December 8). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 19.41 points or 0.39

E-TIN holder number crosses 25-lakh

DHAKA: The number of e-TIN (electronic tax identification) holders in Bangladesh has crossed 25 lakh. Sources from the national board of revenue (NBR) informed the matter to Banglanews on Wednesday (December 7). According to NBR source’s information, as many as 2,500,358 persons

Markets end day-trading in green

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Wednesday (December 7). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 25.19 points or 0.51 percent to stand at 4871.28

Gold price falls again by Tk 1,100

DHAKA: Bangladeshi gold merchants have lessened the price of gold by around Tk 1,100 per bhori (11.664 grams). Gold in the local market will be sold at Tk 44,790 per bhori of 22-carat from Wednesday (December 7) which was Tk 45,898 till Tuesday. Bangladesh Jewellers’ Samity (BJS)

Bangladesh, India PIWTT meeting held

DHAKA: The 18th meeting of the Standing Committee on Protocol on Inland Water Transit & Trade (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh was held in city on Tuesday (December 6).   The Indian side was led by Chairman Inland Waterways Authorities of India Amitabh Verma and the Bangladesh

Bourses witness gain Tuesday

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed gain in share price indices on Tuesday (December 6). DSEX, the prime index of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), gained over 9.76 points or 0.20 percent to stand at 4846.09

BURGER KING opens in Dhaka soon

DHAKA: BURGER KING®, the second-largest quick service hamburger chain in the world, plans to open restaurants soon in Dhaka. The flame-grilled WHOPPER® sandwich, a signature BURGER KING® product, will be a key menu attraction for local patrons.   Dhaka is a fast-growing QSR and

Seminars on trade, investment prospect in Bangladesh

DHAKA: The last of a series of seminars focusing “Trade & Investment opportunities in Bangladesh” was held at the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) in Ankara on Monday (December 5). The series of Seminars, first of its kind, were organized by Bangladesh Embassy in Ankara with the

Pan-Asian cuisine ‘Lotus E’tang’ opens in Dhaka

DHAKA: After establishing Khazana Restaurants for 20 years on as the premier, award winning, dining destination of Indian food in the city and Khazana Mithai- synonymous for Bengal Sweets for Bangladeshis, the brand has been unified under Khazana Hospitality Group. After serving in the

Bourses see gain Monday

DHAKA: The benchmark indices of the country’s two bourses – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – witnessed gain on Monday (December 5), the second trading day. The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, gained over 14.03 points and 0.29 percent to

Etihad airways wins ‘world’s leading airline’ award

DHAKA: Etihad Airways has honored with the “World’s Leading Airline” award for eighth consecutive year at the 23rd annual World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2016. The beachside event was held at the idyllic Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Beach Resort in the Maldives on

Markets see mixed trends Sunday

DHAKA: The two bourses of the country – Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – witnessed mixed trends in share prices indices on Sunday (December 4), the first trading session of the week. The key index of Dhaka Stock Exchange, DSEX, shed over 0.73 points