App-based banking gains traction as customers go digital
Banking is no longer limited to brick-and-mortar branches. People are banking remotely using the internet more and more. Of late, mobile applications have come up as a new and inviting option, and a growing number of customers are using apps for banking in Bangladesh.
28 January 2026, 00:00 AM
28 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Wheat output largely steady despite drop in acreage
Production remains over 10 lakh tonnes thanks to improved varieties
26 January 2026, 02:03 AM
26 January 2026, 02:03 AM
Uneasy recovery: strong reserves, weak exports
Record remittances and recovering foreign-exchange reserves offer a rare cushion, but weakening exports expose vulnerabilities
9 January 2026, 06:00 AM
9 January 2026, 06:00 AM
Tent, camping gear exports show signs of recovery
Tents and camping gear exports are showing signs of revival, with global buyers placing fresh orders after selling off pandemic stockpiles.
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
22 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Sugar, edible oil imports surge as dollar supply improves
Bangladesh remains heavily dependent on imports for sugar, palm oil, soybean oil and wheat
16 December 2025, 18:00 PM
16 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Jute goods exports show signs of recovery after four-year slump
Recovery began in July, following an overall export decline of 4 percent in FY2024-25
14 December 2025, 18:48 PM
14 December 2025, 18:48 PM
Brazil becomes Bangladesh’s top cotton supplier, surpassing India
India was the second-largest supplier with 1.4 million bales, followed by Benin
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
8 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Rice output fell in FY25 despite historic high Boro harvest
The decline is owed to a reduction in Aush rice acreage, which is harvested during the monsoon
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
12 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Local demand for prawn on the rise
The domestic demand for freshwater prawns, grown mainly to cater to the export market, is rising on the back of
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Commercial spaces too expensive
Many new and small entrepreneurs are now opting for residential buildings to set up shop after being daunted by the high rents of commercial spaces in the city, said some realtors and small business operators.
7 September 2017, 18:00 PM
NBR seeks Tk 50cr from 4 top hotels in unpaid taxes
Four luxury hotels in Dhaka which lost a legal battle against a supplementary duty and corresponding value added
6 September 2017, 18:00 PM
Eid brings no cheer for long-haul buses
The movement of millions of city dwellers back to their homes for the Eid-ul-Azha festival is apparently not a boon for transport companies, as per the top three inter-district bus operators.
31 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Flood, Rundown Roads: Supply chain affected
Floods and rundown roads have become a major concern for businesses, as these are affecting supply chains and increasing both transportation costs and time, say industry players.
31 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Eid economy heating up
From Friday, Md Yusuf has put up machetes and various knives on display in front of his tiny blacksmith store at Karwan Bazar.
27 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Sacrificial Animals for Eid-ul-Azha: Cattle supply 'adequate'
Supply of cattle is more than adequate to meet the Eid demand, but traders worry about transporting them to the capital and other big cities on time as many highways are in bad shape following the devastating flood.
25 August 2017, 18:00 PM
NBR may phase out truncated VAT rates
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is likely to phase out truncated or reduced rates of value added tax (VAT) way before the VAT and
21 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Beef too costly in Bangladesh
Beef is 32 percent costlier in the country than the global average, largely due to inadequate domestic production, drop in the flow of cattle smuggled in from India and extortion from traders.
15 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Floods affect crops of 2 lakh hectares
Ongoing floods have inundated 2 lakh hectares of land containing transplanted aman in 23 districts, posing a threat to the livelihoods of hundreds of paddy farmers.
15 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Rising overseas trade brings joy for private ICDs
Increasing volume of overseas trade is bringing businesses to private inland container depots (ICD), enabling operators to utilise more than 75 percent of their capacities, according to sector insiders.
14 August 2017, 18:00 PM
A glimpse into the domestic cable industry
The government's push for increased power generation and rapid urbanisation and industrialisation, buoys demand for cable,
9 August 2017, 18:10 PM
Import of powdered milk almost doubles
Bangladesh has almost doubled its import of powdered milk, driven by increased industrial use and home consumption, said industry operators.
6 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Mongla not fit to take heat off Ctg port
With the Chittagong port grappling with huge vessel congestion, the country's second sea port in Mongla remains underutilised mainly because of inadequate facilities and low draft, said stakeholders.
2 August 2017, 18:00 PM
Millers, wholesalers to blame for rice price spiral: USDA
Millers and wholesalers have mainly pushed rice prices higher, cashing in on supply shortages owing to floods and blast attack on the recently harvested boro rice, according to the US Department of Agriculture.
23 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Stunning case of import fraud
Customs Intelligence has unearthed an elaborate scheme by a syndicate to import consumer goods in the name of
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Growers to get quality jute for heavy rains
Farmers are set to get better quality jute this harvesting season as water availability from increased rainfall will
22 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Congested Dhaka city needs more space
Development of the eastern part of Dhaka would help reduce population density and traffic congestion in the entire city, allowing it to
21 July 2017, 18:00 PM
Manual VAT registration may end next year
The National Board of Revenue is likely to terminate the manually-issued 11-digit VAT registration from next year as it moves forward with automating the revenue system to bring transparency, reduce hassles and increase compliance.
13 July 2017, 18:00 PM
WB to assess progress in VAT digitisation
A World Bank mission is expected to visit Dhaka next week to assess the progress in digitisation and modernisation of the VAT system in light of the government move to shelve the implementation of the new law for two years.
12 July 2017, 18:00 PM