India’s investment in Bangladesh is huge and will increase more gradually due to “three reasons”, leading Bangladesh business personality Abdul Matlub Ahmad said. In an interview to IANS, Ahmad, who …
Bangladesh battles third wave of COVID-19
Please consider a Devex Pro subscription to support our journalism. Residents line up to receive food aid in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Photo by: Suvra Kanti Das / ABACA The current wave of COVID-19 has …
Narayanganj factory fire: HC slams business organisations for not playing due role
The High Court today came down hard on business organisations including Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) for not playing effective role over the incident of …
StanChart recognises as best int’l bank in Bangladesh
Standard Chartered Bank Bangladesh has recently been recognised as the ‘Best International Bank’ at Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2021. This achievement marks the third consecutive occasion the Bank …
CDC strikes deal to widen trade finance support in Bangladesh
CDC Group has inked a US$30mn trade finance loan for City Bank in Bangladesh, in a bid to inject liquidity into the country’s banking system and expand funding for importers and exporters.
Biman Bangladesh Airlines pilots threaten strike over reduced pay
Bangladesh Airlines Pilot Association or BAPA has threatened a strike by aviators of the country over not receiving their usual pay after the salaries of those who underwent pay cuts during the …
Eid Al Adha: Bangladesh to lift lockdown despite record virus infections
Bangladesh will lift its nationwide coronavirus lockdown for Eid Al Adha, the government said Tuesday, even as new infections soared to record levels. The cabinet said all restrictions would be eased …
Tamim’s return inspires Bangladesh in practice match
The biggest positive for the visiting team was getting back ODI captain Tamim, who overcame injury concerns and took part in the game …
Narayanganj Fire: Same Problems, No Solutions to Industrial Accidents in Bangladesh
Data from early 2019 shows that at least 468 fire incidents took place in Old Dhaka, home to over 500 illegal chemical warehouses and factories.
Bangladesh orders tourist venues to stay closed, bars public gatherings even as lockdown eases
The Bangladesh government has ordered tourist venues to remain closed and maintained the ban on public gatherings during the week-long easing of pandemic restrictions ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.