Food wasn't in short supply. But many struggled to feed families
As dawn broke yesterday, Asia Begum prepared again for her daily battle to buy essential goods at subsidised prices in order to save a few bucks and bear other family expenses.
2d ago
Booksellers take a hit from high inflation
As many people tighten their belts to manage daily expenses amid high inflation, books have become the ultimate luxury
6d ago
Pran-RFL to start producing essential goods by March
Pran-RFL Group, a leading food processor and conglomerate in Bangladesh, plans to produce flour, refined flour and semolina for consumers in their factories by March next year.
1w ago
Regulator bars four life insurers from spending until claims are cleared
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has ordered four life insurance companies to not spend any amount from their income through premiums, investments and life funds unless they settle claims of policyholders by the end of December
1w ago
Aspirants flock to maiden BGMEA career summit
BGMEA, in collaboration with SEIP, organised the two-day Career Summit and Fest for the first time at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara
1w ago
Comforters see increased demand for lower prices
More than 100 companies, including Apex, HomeTex, Pran-RFL Group, Swan, Karmo, Bengal, and EuroAsia, have heavily invested
1w ago
IDRA steps in as Fareast Islami Life Insurance falls behind on payout
IDRA has ordered Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited not to spend anything from its premium income, income from investment and life fund if it fails to settle claims of policyholders by this month
1w ago
IDRA warns life insurers over fake data
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has directed life insurance companies to provide accurate information in their reports, stating that inconsistencies were regularly found with what it later unearthed through investigations.
2w ago
January 1, 2024
Food wasn't in short supply. But many struggled to feed families
As dawn broke yesterday, Asia Begum prepared again for her daily battle to buy essential goods at subsidised prices in order to save a few bucks and bear other family expenses.
December 28, 2023
Booksellers take a hit from high inflation
As many people tighten their belts to manage daily expenses amid high inflation, books have become the ultimate luxury
December 26, 2023
Pran-RFL to start producing essential goods by March
Pran-RFL Group, a leading food processor and conglomerate in Bangladesh, plans to produce flour, refined flour and semolina for consumers in their factories by March next year.
December 24, 2023
Regulator bars four life insurers from spending until claims are cleared
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has ordered four life insurance companies to not spend any amount from their income through premiums, investments and life funds unless they settle claims of policyholders by the end of December
December 23, 2023
Aspirants flock to maiden BGMEA career summit
BGMEA, in collaboration with SEIP, organised the two-day Career Summit and Fest for the first time at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara
December 22, 2023
Comforters see increased demand for lower prices
More than 100 companies, including Apex, HomeTex, Pran-RFL Group, Swan, Karmo, Bengal, and EuroAsia, have heavily invested
December 21, 2023
IDRA steps in as Fareast Islami Life Insurance falls behind on payout
IDRA has ordered Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited not to spend anything from its premium income, income from investment and life fund if it fails to settle claims of policyholders by this month
December 20, 2023
IDRA warns life insurers over fake data
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has directed life insurance companies to provide accurate information in their reports, stating that inconsistencies were regularly found with what it later unearthed through investigations.
December 17, 2023
Tk 1,000cr fund for cinemas, but not many takers
Complexities involving deeds offered as mortgage, lengthy procedures for availing the loans, lack of collateral, and growing demand for Netflix and other video streaming platforms are the major reasons for poor demand
December 13, 2023
Old potato prices stay firm despite arrival of new crops
Old and new potatoes are being sold at the same price in kitchen markets of several districts across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, according to traders.
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