Day: October 14, 2024
Dengue: One more death reported in 24hrs
One more death was reported from dengue in 24 hours till Monday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in Bangladesh to 215 this year.
During the period, 1,186 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, accor…
Cancer survivors call for mental health support, more hospitals in Bangladesh
Mental health support plays a critical role in helping cancer patients cope with the emotional burden of the disease, according to cancer experts and survivors.
They came up with the demand at a seminar organised by Centre for Cancer Care Foundation …
DSEX index drops by 48.5 points as majority of stocks decline
The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a slight reduction in trading volume on Monday, the first working day of the week after the Durga Puja holiday, as the prices of most companies fell. Out of 396 companies traded, the prices of 225 declined, 1…
BSEC Chairman urges stakeholder cooperation for stock market reforms
Chairman of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC), Khondoker Rashed Maqsood, emphasized the need for active cooperation from all stakeholders to drive the development and reform of the country’s stock market.
During a meeting with …
Bangladesh Bank eases export rules for e-commerce products
Bangladesh Bank has introduced special concessions for the export of e-commerce products, aimed at supporting small exporters. Under the new regulations, exports of products valued up to USD 500 through e-commerce no longer require the mandatory EXP f…
Universal Pension Scheme to continue unchanged: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance has decided that the Universal Pension Scheme will continue without any modifications.
The decision was confirmed during a board meeting at the ministry on Monday, attended by Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed.
During the …
City Bank Director Rubel Aziz to sell 34 lakh shares by October 31
City Bank Director Rubel Aziz has expressed his intention to sell 34 lakh shares from his holdings in the bank at the prevailing market price.
He announced a disclosure published on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) online on Monday (14 October).
Accor…
Expatriates sent $986 million remittance in first 12 days of October
Bangladeshi expatriates have sent US $986 million in remittance in 12 days of October, showing an upward trend of inward remittance flow in the legal channel.
According to the latest update of the Bangladesh Bank (BB), the expatriates have sent $8.22…