From January 2024 Industry Desk: The ‘Made in Bangladesh’ tag will be used for all RMG products manufactured in Bangladesh in their label in Bengali from January 1, 2024, said BGMEA President Faruque Hassan.He also said…

Loan reschedules increased abnormally after relaxation

Tk 29,279.82 cr rescheduled in 2022 Staff Correspondent: The amount of rescheduled loans has increased abnormally after the relaxation of loan rescheduling policy. In 2022, Tk 29,279.82 crore of loans were rescheduled in the bank sector.…

Prepare for tackling disasters: President

Staff Correspondent: President Abdul Hamid yesterday asked the concerned authorities to take proper preparation at the right time to reduce the risk of disasters and subsequent loss of lives and property to keep the country’s progress…

Remain alert as none can create crises of essentials in Ramadan: PM

Staff Correspondent: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday termed food adulteration, stockpiling, black marketing and ill attempt of creating crises of the daily commodities ahead of the holy Ramadan very contemptible, calling upon all to remain cautious…

New shocks could hit soaring again: WB

Industry Desk: One year after Russia-Ukraine conflicts, the surge in global food prices that the war triggered has subsided but there are still reasons for worry- prices remain elevated, and new shocks could send them soaring…

Confidence not return even after restoration of floor price in DSE

Mahfuja Mukul: The stock market of the country ended with a decline last week. However, the transaction has increased compared to the previous day. Due to the floor price on this day, it is not possible…

Digital divide on children’s learning in Bangladesh

Staff Correspondent: Fewer than one in five children (18.7 per cent) in Bangladesh participated in remote learning during COVID-19 school closures, which at one and a half years were among the longest pandemic school closures in…

Police committed to fulfilling election- time responsibilities

Staff Correspondent: During elections, the police follow the directives of the Election Commission, Inspector General of Police Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun yesterday said.Police are committed to performing their duties properly, assigned by the Election Commission at…

Consumers trapped by fraud traders

Consumer Rights Day observes Mahfuja Mukul: From ordinary grocery stores to big supershops, roadside eateries or fancy restaurants-there are now irregularities everywhere. Apart from this, there are also product manufacturing companies, financial institutions and service providers.…

Dates market unstable ahead of Ramadan

Businessmen blame ‘syndicate’ Ibrahim Khalil Jewel: In just a few days, the month of Ramadan will begin. Every year, the price of daily necessities in the country increases centering the fasting month. Especially the price of…

Strict imposition of govt spending

Zarif Mahmud: The ongoing financial crisis has bounded the government to cut all types of allocations including the development activities, foreign trips and car purchase.In addition to purchase of new cars, all types of ‘C’ category…