Stocks continue rising trend after eid holidays Stocks in Bangladesh rose on the first day after eid holidays today and maintained its upward trend for the seventh consecutive sessions. The DSEX, the benchmark index of the premier bourse in Bangladesh, up 23 points, or 0.37 per cent, to close the

Garment exports to US up 10pc Garment exports to the US increased 10.10 percent year-on-year to $1.08 billion in the first two months of the year, with the shipments expected to grow exponentially if 25 percent duty on Chinese imports comes into effect. If that materialises, many international retailers will

Bank heist report not yet, Muhith reaffirms Finance Minister AMA Muhith reiterated that the probe report on the heist in Bangladesh Bank’s account with the US Federal Reserve Bank wouldn’t be published yet, but expressed the hope that the entire sum would be recovered. But it’ll take time, he said

ICAB suggests 2.0pc cut in corporate tax The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh (ICAB) Sunday suggested 2.0 per cent cut in the corporate tax in the budget for the next financial year (FY). Investors would be encouraged to invest more funds following such cut and help generate additional employment

Doha Bank opens in Bangladesh Doha Bank has formally opened a representative office in Bangladesh, the first bank from the Gulf region to do so. The office has been launched to support Bangladeshi investors and their investment in the Gulf region. R Seetharaman, chief executive officer of Doha Bank, made