Investment

The soul of wealth

The wealthiest man in the city once promised to donate gold equal to the weight of a cow at a charity event. The organisers, being business-minded, asked for some time, not to think but to fatten the cow, and immediately started feeding it biryani to make it heavier.

Investment slump deepens

Imports of capital machinery have fallen to multi-year lows, dipping even below Covid-19 levels

Bogura emerging as a hub for used automobiles

A major hub for the sale and repair of motor vehicles has gradually emerged in Bogura over the past two years, drawing an estimated investment of Tk 1,000 crore.

21 life insurers failing to comply with securities investment rule

Twenty-one life insurance companies in Bangladesh have failed to comply with the rule that makes it mandatory for them to invest 30 percent of their assets in government securities, the regulator has found.

#Women Empowerment / Risk, reward, and resilience: Sayma Rahman's rise in the investment landscape

The landscape of investment has traditionally been male-dominated, with women significantly underrepresented in the field. However, Sayma Rahman has carved a niche for herself, transcending the conventional barriers that often side-line women in this sector.

AI startup Hishab gets BDT 2cr investment from Startup Bangladesh

Hishab Technologies Limited, a startup focusing on telephony-driven conversational engines powered by generative AI has received an investment of BDT 2 crore from Startup Bangladesh Limited.

FICCI investment expo Nov 8-9

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to host a two-day investment exposition from November 8 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden marking its 60th anniversary. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the event as the chief guest, announced the FICCI at a press briefing at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka today.

Bashundhara seeks to invest in Teletalk

Struggling state-run mobile operator Teletalk is evaluating a proposal from Bashundhara Group to become its strategic investor, in a move that can shake up the country’s mobile landscape.

BATBC to build Tk 151cr warehouse

British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATBC) has decided to invest nearly Tk 151 crore to construct a warehouse and set up ancillary facilities in its Savar factory. 

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

FICCI investment expo Nov 8-9

The Foreign Investors’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) is set to host a two-day investment exposition from November 8 at Radisson Blu Dhaka Water Garden marking its 60th anniversary. Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to inaugurate the event as the chief guest, announced the FICCI at a press briefing at Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka today.

September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023

Bashundhara seeks to invest in Teletalk

Struggling state-run mobile operator Teletalk is evaluating a proposal from Bashundhara Group to become its strategic investor, in a move that can shake up the country’s mobile landscape.

September 25, 2023
September 25, 2023

BATBC to build Tk 151cr warehouse

British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BATBC) has decided to invest nearly Tk 151 crore to construct a warehouse and set up ancillary facilities in its Savar factory. 

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Investment management firm APS Partners begins operations in Bangladesh

The Japanese investment management firm APS Partners has begun operations in Bangladesh. The company will focus on technology, construction, engineering, infrastructure, garment, leather and textile, agriculture and food processing, blue economy, and electronics, according to a press release.

August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023

India's Hiranandani Group to build Tk 2,000-crore data centre in Bangladesh

The centre will be built on two hyper-scale data centre buildings, featuring 4,800 racks and 28.8MW IT power capacity.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Disaster risk finance is the way to go

The concept is expected to reduce losses and damages associated with the sudden onset of climate disasters.

June 20, 2023
June 20, 2023

Chinese company to invest $9.5 million in Mongla EPZ

This company will produce 10 million pieces of different kind of boxes for packaging like paper boxes, jewelry boxes, jewelry bag, watch boxes, and gift boxes, according to a press release.

May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023

Bond market investment tips for beginners

Investing in the bond market of Bangladesh can be a great way for beginners to diversify their investment portfolio and earn a steady income.   

April 1, 2023
April 1, 2023

How Asia can ease scarring from lower investment, employment and productivity

The pandemic, coupled with trade disruptions and Russia’s war on Ukraine, caused lasting harm to Asia-Pacific economies, damaging growth, productivity, and investment.

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

Sprinting great Bolt says 'stressful situation' trying to recover lost millions

World 100 and 200 metres record holder Usain Bolt said on Friday that it was a "stressful situation" trying to recover more than $12.7 million that has disappeared from his account with a Jamaican investment firm.