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The Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Dhaka (MCCI) yesterday gave away Tk 1.42 crore among 142 small traders whose businesses in the capital’s Bangabazar have been severely affected by a devastating fire on April 4. Each businessman received Tk 1 lakh. MCCI President Md Saiful Islam handed over the …

It was 11.45 pm on Tuesday. Shopping malls and markets usually remain shut at this hour of the day. But, the bustling shopping district for clothing and lifestyle items in the Mirpur-1 area was abuzz with shoppers. Some came in drove and they were all in a festive mood, going …

The employees of Unilever Bangladesh Limited (UBL), the country’s leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company, have voluntarily donated a portion of their salary to support underprivileged families to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr this year. The donation drive was part of Unilever’s employee volunteering program that allows employees to be associated with community …

The International Chamber of Commerce Bangladesh (ICCB) on Monday underscored the need for adopting policies for new economic processes and structures to create a fairer, more equal world and to save the planet. “The world is facing an inequality crisis. Fourteen percent of the global populations living in 46 countries …

Bangladesh’s foreign currency reserve has experienced a slight respite due to the inflow of remittances ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, with expatriates sending over $1.1 billion during the first 17 days of April. “Till Monday, the remittance inflow topped $1.1 billion,” said Mesbaul Haque, executive director at Bangladesh Bank, speaking to the …

The sale of air conditioners (AC) has apparently doubled in Dhaka, as the heatwave in the capital saw people suffer the hottest days in over six decades. An AC is almost the only option that offers some relief without disruptions to normal routine. The pressure on customers to buy an …

Litchi farmers are concerned about potentially lower yields this year due to poor weather conditions, which hampered the flowering and budding stages of the fruit. Litchi is grown on about 26,000 hectares of land all over Bangladesh but the highest cultivation is seen in Dinajpur, Pabna and Jashore, according to …

The demand for electric fans has increased significantly in Bangladesh as the scorching summer heat has become nigh unbearable in recent times. However, producers are capitalising on the higher demand by raising their prices, putting more pressure on the general public at a time when the country is facing high …

The cost of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge’s construction has increased by Tk 2,412 crore while its completion deadline has been extended by one year till June 2024. The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) yesterday approved the project’s third revision with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair …

Brac Bank has kicked off a two-day fair in Dhaka to promote locally-made products of women entrepreneurs and create a market for their ‘Made in Bangladesh’ products. According to a press release, a total of 50 female business owners from across the country are showcasing Bangladeshi products at the exposition …