Georgia, at the vanguard of states testing the safety of reopening the US economy in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak, permitted restaurant dining for the first time in a month on Monday while governors in regions with fewer cases also eased restrictions.
Read More »Mobile-based app should be strengthened, say experts
Number of mobile app users still remains very insignificant compared to total number of BO (beneficiary owner’s) accounts as the exchanges’ promotional activities were not sufficient to make the app popular.
Read More »Next wave of US states set to reopen as COVID-19 could push jobless rate to 16pc
Another wave of states prepared to ease coronavirus restrictions on US commerce this week, despite health experts warning there is still too little diagnostic testing, while the White House forecast a staggering jump in the nation’s monthly jobless rate.
Read More »Garment factories open amid tight safety measures
Workers from adjoining districts start for the capital flouting physical distancing guidelines
Read More »Uphill task awaits auditors to get real picture of cos’ business health
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Bangladesh has asked its members to consider the potential impact of coronavirus pandemic on financial reporting and auditing in regard to displaying fair and real picture of companies’ business.
Read More »Bangladesh economy awaits a bigger blow: Economists
Continuation of the current economic stagnation during the government-declared shutdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus will result in a grim economic outlook for Bangladesh, economists warn.
Read More »Oil falls on storage woes in virus-hit market
US oil prices fell heavily Monday on renewed concerns over storage capacity as the coronavirus throttles demand, even as producers start slashing output to boost markets.
Read More »Most MNCs see surge in 2019 earnings
Earnings of the most of the multinational companies listed on the country’s stock market rose in 2019 compared to the previous year.
Read More »Desperate Dhaka seeks IsDB support as lockdown bites
Finance minister AHM Mustafa Kamal has sought support from the Islamic Development Bank, or IsDB, for the country’s health, food security and agriculture sectors to cushion the blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
Read More »MFIs seek Tk 225b refinance fund
The country’s microfinance institutions, or MFIs, have sought Tk 225 billion refinancing fund as stimulus package to overcome the economic losses from the coronavirus pandemic.
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