Thakurgaon Silk Factory to Reopen After 21 Years

FAS Finance & Investment faces a grim fate, with continuous losses over nearly five years, leaving the first-generation financial institution on the brink of collapse. The latest financial results for the nine months through September reveal a loss of Tk 2.03 billion, accumulating to nearly Tk 16 billion in losses until September 2023.

A major export fraud involving Loopdot Fashion Limited in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, has been exposed, with 225 consignments of garments falsely exported, totaling $6.8 million or 75 million taka. The fraud was revealed during the seizure of two consignments

Bangladesh's garment and textile industry, which heavily relies on European Union (EU) exports, faces potential challenges if the EU approves the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Bangladesh has solidified its global leadership in environmentally-friendly apparel factories, as 204 factories in the country now hold LEED certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). In December, "Integra Dresses Limited" in Gazipur achieved gold-level certification, bringing the total to 27 green building certifications in 2022, with 13 in the platinum category – the highest level.

Intraco Refueling Station is set to transport stranded gas from Bhola Island to industrial boilers near the capital, providing a breakthrough in gas supply amid shortages. The company plans to supply compressed natural gas (CNG) to the Gazipur and Bhaluka industrial belts initially, alleviating the low piped-gas pressure in these areas.

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) experienced a significant downturn, with a turnover of Tk297 crore, marking a 20% decrease from the previous session. This drop is attributed to heightened political tensions ahead of the national election, dissuading investors from entering the market.