DHAKA:  Dhaka North City Corporation Mayor Atiqul Islam said he found no irregularity regarding prices of essentials during his surprise visit to Mohakhali market on Sunday (May 12). “I didn’t see any irregularity while visiting this (Mohakhali) kitchen market today,” the mayor

DHAKA: Trading at countries' twin-bourses --Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) – started this week in red zone on Sunday (May 12). All the large cap sectors showed negative movements except Fuel & Power, NBFI and Textile.  A total of 170 securities

NAOGAON: The farmers in Naogaon district have staged agitation on Sunday (May 12) over low price of Boro paddy. In front of Dhamoirhat upazila parishad, they formed a human chain under the banner of 'Manab Seba', demanding fare price of paddy. Residents of the area also

DHAKA: Share price indices at the country's both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) --witnessed positive trend as market opened on Sunday (May 12).  The DSE benchmark index, DSEX gained 17.53 points or 0.33 percent to reach 5293 points at

CHATTOGRAM: Newly elected President of Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) Rubana Huq said that problem lies in Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector of the country. "But, discussion is underway with the government and the authorities concerned, vowing

DHAKA: Department of Social Services (DSS) opened Zakat fair 2019 in the capital city Saturday (May 11).  DSS Director General Gazi Mohammad Nurul Kabir inaugurated the fair at Modhumoti Hall of his office in Agargaon, in the afternoon. DSS Deputy Directors Lamia Yasmin, Shahana

Bangladeshi multinational brand Walton has announced new offer on refrigerator purchase on occasion of holy Eid-ul-Fitr. Customers who buy Walton refrigerators or freezers will get brand new car by registering the product under the ongoing Digital Campaign season-4. Moreover,

DHAKA: Key share price indices in the country’s both bourses -- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- closed week in green on Thursday (May 9), the last trading day of the week. DSE turnover has reached Tk 3762.22 million changed hands while Wednesday’s

DHAKA: Bangladesh experienced the inflow of net foreign direct investment (FDI) 3.16 billion dollars in 2018 which is 68 percent more than the previous year.  Foreign Direct Investment amount was 2.1 billion dollars in 2017. The Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA),

BRAHMANBARIA: Miscreants out of sheer enmity mixed poison into three ponds in Ashuganj upazila of the district, thereby killing fishes worth Taka 70 lakh, according to the claim of the owner of fisheries. Sacchu Miah, owner of fisheries, said Miscreants mixed poison into his three

DHAKA: Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) authorities are set to display price list of daily commodities in digital screen installed at the Nagar Bhaban.  DSCC Mayor Sayeed Khokon made the disclosure while talking to the reporters at Hatirpul kitchen market Thursday (May 9) morning.

DHAKA: The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and the Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) saw positive trend in early hour of trading on Thursday (May 9) as enthusiastic investors are on buying spree.  After first one hour of trading, DSEX, the benchmark index of DSE, rose over 14.56 points or

DHAKA: Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday (May 8) said the next budget will be placed giving priority to people from all walks of life.  "The budget is being made by prioritizing the countrymen. This time's budget will be for each of the people, for the country's

DHAKA: Key share price indices at both bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- witnessed downtrend for third consecutive sessions on Wednesday (May 8) amid decreased participation from the investors. Turnover at the Dhaka Stock Exchange, the main

DHAKA: Bangladesh ambassador to Japan Rabab Fatima called on the Japanese businessmen to invest more in Bangladesh. She made the call at an information and technology fair titled "Japan IT Week" that started on Wednesday (May 8). A total of 24 Bangladeshi companies took part in the

DHAKA: The authorities have formed eight teams to monitor the markets in the capital city, vowing to observe the price of commodities and vegetables. The teams have started drive at various markets under Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) and Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), on

DHAKA: The National Economic Council (NEC) is likely to approve a Tk 202,721 crore annual development programme (ADP) for the 2019-20 fiscal year's budget, giving highest priority to the transport sector, said planning minister M A Mannan.  He said the transport sector would get

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses-- Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) -- is underway with downward trend of share-price indices on Wednesday (May 8). Within first two hours of trading, the key index of the country's major bourse lost 10.93

DHAKA: Stocks witnessed another downtrend session on Tuesday (May 7), extending the losing spell for second consecutive sessions in a row. Market analysts said both the bourses of the country observed a price correction today for second consecutive days following decreased

DHAKA: Trading on the country’s two bourses - Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) and Chittagong Stock Exchange (CSE) - is underway with downward trends of share-price indices on Tuesday (May 7). Within first one and a half hour of the day’s trading, the benchmark index of the DSE went down