Business-Economy

Sonali Bangladesh UK disburses £2m dividend to shareholders

Staff Correspondent: Sonali Bangladesh UK Limited (SBUK) has distributed a £2 million dividend to its shareholders in Bangladesh – the Ministry of Finance and Sonali Bank – based on their

Cargo vessel from Pakistan set to arrive at Mongla port after 53 years

Staff Correspondent: For the first time since independence, a cargo vessel from Pakistan carrying rice is set to reach Monga seaport this week. The Pakistan fagged-carrier vessel-loaded with 25 metric

Bumper production of mustard brings smile to Sirajganj farmers

Staff Reporter: Farmers in Sirajganj are celebrating a bumper mustard harvest this season, with the high yields complemented by favourable market prices. The success of this year’s mustard cultivation has

Energy division seeks Tk 22.25b for dev projects

TDS Desk: The energy division has requested the government to earmark Tk 22.25 billion in the next fiscal year for drilling wells to enhance gas and oil production, conducting seismic

Date prices drop by Tk100 to Tk400 per kg amid huge import

Staff Correspondent: Consumers have expressed satisfaction over the declining prices of dates, following an import volume that has doubled compared to market demand ahead of Ramadan. On Saturday, the lowest

Soaring fruit prices worry consumers during Ramadan

Staff Correspondent: As the holy month of Ramadan draws near, consumers are facing a bitter reality: fruit prices are soaring, putting a significant strain on household budgets. Both imported and