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Potato yield at all-time high, price at decade-low in FY25

Potato production hit an all-time high of 11.57 million tonnes in the financial year 2024-25, though prices also declined to a decade low, according to the latest Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) report. The FY25 yield was 9.17 per cent up from 10.60 million tonnes in FY24. A rise in...

The AmCham Breakfast Meeting on "Bangladesh's RMG Sector: The Way Forward" was held at the Sheraton Dhaka on Thursday.

The AmCham Breakfast Meeting on "Bangladesh's RMG Sector: The Way Forward" was held at the Sheraton Dhaka on Thursday. Md. Anwar Hossain, Vice Chairman, EPB, A. H. M. Ahsan, Chairperson, Bangladesh Competition Commission, Syed Ershad Ahmed, President, AmCham Bangladesh, Mahmud Hasan Khan, President, BGMEA, and Paul Frost, Commercial Counselor, US...

BGMEA to set up zone-based workers' welfare centres

The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has announced plans to establish zone-based workers' welfare centres in major industrial hubs, including Gazipur, Ashulia, Mirpur, and Narayanganj, to address non-payment of wages and other legal issues swiftly."The welfare of workers is BGMEA's highest priority, and the trade body stands in...

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference in Ctg

National Bank holds Regional Business Conference in CtgNational Bank PLC organised its Regional Business Conference in Chattogram on Wednesday. The event took place at the conference hall of Ambrosia Restaurant, with the bank's Managing Director Adil Chowdhury as the chief guest. Deputy Managing Director Syed Rois Uddin, Deputy Managing Director...

Guardian disburses Tk 2.48b in H1 claim payouts

Guardian Life Insurance Limited has successfully settled insurance claims worth over Tk 2.48 billion during the first half (H1) of 2025 (January-June).Of the total amount disbursed, the company paid Tk 1.38 billion to settle death claims, Tk 0.95 billion for health claims, and Tk 140 million for policy maturity and...

Meghna Bank Clinches 'Excellence in VISA Credit Cards' Award

Meghna Bank Clinches 'Excellence in VISA Credit Cards' Award Meghna Bank PLC won the 'Excellence in VISA Credit Cards - Associate Client' award at the Visa Leadership Conclave Bangladesh 2025. This achievement marks the third consecutive win (2023, 2024, and 2025), underscoring the bank's unwavering leadership in delivering secure, innovative...

BUFTIMUN 2025 kicks off

BUFTIMUN 2025 kicks off BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) International Model United Nations 2025 opened on Thursday with a dignified and inspiring ceremony at the BUFT auditorium, kicking off three days of high-level debate, cultural exchange, and collaborative problem-solving from 14 to 16 August. The event was inaugurated...

Robi launches local currency based roaming services

FE Report Robi has simplified international mobile communication for Bangladeshi travelers by launching local currency-based roaming services. Customers can now purchase roaming packs across more than 70 countries directly from their main balance in Bangladeshi taka via the 'My Robi' and 'My Airtel' apps-eliminating the need for credit cards or...

0.1m file tax returns online in 10 days

As many as 96,945 taxpayers have submitted their income tax returns online within the first 10 days of the launch of the e-return system for the current tax year (2025-26), the National Board of Revenue (NBR) said on Thursday.Following the inauguration of the e-return submission process by Finance Adviser Dr...