Ahsan Habib

From lost playgrounds to booming business

In the memories of those who grew up before the turn of the millennium, the playground was a second home.

1d ago

ShopUp, Sary to merge, raise $110m

The merged outfit will be called the Silq Group and the strategic merger is backed by a $110 million (about Tk 1,300 crore) funding round

4d ago

Remittances ride formal channels to hit record $3.29b in March

Bangladesh received a record $3.29 billion in remittances in March -- the highest monthly figure to date -- marking a 65 percent year-on-year surge.

6d ago

Will the tariff hike impact stock market?

Stock investors in Bangladesh are apprehensive about the US hiking import tariffs, a move that could hurt the South Asian nation’s exports and the profitability of export-oriented listed firms.

1w ago

Stock investors fear impact of US import duty on listed firms

Bangladesh's stock market has been struggling for several years due to the poor performance of listed firms, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.

1w ago

Beacon Pharma tricked general shareholders

For years, investors believed that Beacon Pharmaceuticals was an export-driven company, contributing to the country’s economy and increasing its profitability. But beneath the surface, the reality was quite different.

2w ago

Education system fails to create skilled workforce

Bangladesh’s education system is failing to produce skilled human resources for industries, leading to rising unemployment among educated youth while industries struggle to find qualified workers, according to economist Selim Jahan.

2w ago

Bangladesh must prepare for post-LDC challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the least-developed country (LDC) club next year, which will bring several challenges in international trade.

3w ago
April 12, 2025
April 12, 2025

From lost playgrounds to booming business

In the memories of those who grew up before the turn of the millennium, the playground was a second home.

April 9, 2025
April 9, 2025

ShopUp, Sary to merge, raise $110m

The merged outfit will be called the Silq Group and the strategic merger is backed by a $110 million (about Tk 1,300 crore) funding round

April 7, 2025
April 7, 2025

Remittances ride formal channels to hit record $3.29b in March

Bangladesh received a record $3.29 billion in remittances in March -- the highest monthly figure to date -- marking a 65 percent year-on-year surge.

April 4, 2025
April 4, 2025

Will the tariff hike impact stock market?

Stock investors in Bangladesh are apprehensive about the US hiking import tariffs, a move that could hurt the South Asian nation’s exports and the profitability of export-oriented listed firms.

April 3, 2025
April 3, 2025

Stock investors fear impact of US import duty on listed firms

Bangladesh's stock market has been struggling for several years due to the poor performance of listed firms, exacerbated by the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war.

March 27, 2025
March 27, 2025

Beacon Pharma tricked general shareholders

For years, investors believed that Beacon Pharmaceuticals was an export-driven company, contributing to the country’s economy and increasing its profitability. But beneath the surface, the reality was quite different.

March 26, 2025
March 26, 2025

Education system fails to create skilled workforce

Bangladesh’s education system is failing to produce skilled human resources for industries, leading to rising unemployment among educated youth while industries struggle to find qualified workers, according to economist Selim Jahan.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Bangladesh must prepare for post-LDC challenges

Bangladesh is set to graduate from the least-developed country (LDC) club next year, which will bring several challenges in international trade.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

Should BSEC hire govt officials?

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has sent a letter to the government requesting the appointment of 19 officials with degrees in economics, finance, commerce, accounting, statistics, mathematics, law, and information technology.

March 20, 2025
March 20, 2025

Should the BSEC hire government officials, or not?

Mixed reactions came from different quarters