Pharma, food see sharpest profit growth The pharmaceuticals sector in Bangladesh displayed the fastest growth in profit between 2015 and 2020 as more people, armed with rising purchasing power, afford more healthcare products. The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has divided 384 listed companies into 22 sectors and its data showed
Read MoreInflation climbs to 16-month high Inflation in Bangladesh jumped to 6.17 per cent in February, the highest in 16 months, driven by soaring costs of foods, further eroding the purchasing capacity of consumers. In February this year, consumers had to spend 6.22 per cent more than a year ago to
Read MoreEven with relaxed repayment, banks waive Tk1,855cr interest in 2021 Despite relaxed repayment facilities and quite usual economic activities, banks waived Tk1,855 crore loan interest in 2021 – which is Tk277 crore more than what it was in the previous year. Top banking experts have termed the rise in loan
Read MoreAbdul Hai Sarker, Chairman, Dhaka Bank Ltd, along with ATM Hayatuzzaman Khan, Founder Vice Chairman, Reshadur Rahman inaugurated the “Dhaka Bank Mujib Corner” Abdul Hai Sarker, Chairman, Dhaka Bank Ltd, along with ATM Hayatuzzaman Khan, Founder Vice Chairman, Reshadur Rahman, Director, Emranul Huq, Managing Director & CEO, Abu Jafor, Additional
Read MoreMedicine exports to developed markets on the rise Medicine exports to the developed countries are steadily growing riding on the attainment of regulatory approval from the US, European and some other countries helped by Bangladesh’s capacity to produce high-quality drugs at affordable prices. As a result, shipment rose significantly in
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