Govt moves to secure fertilisers for Aman season
14 March 2026, 03:38 AM
The government has finalised a plan to import five lakh tonnes of urea fertiliser as a precautionary measure amid fears that a prolonged US-Israel war on Iran could disrupt Bangladesh’s fertiliser supply after June.
14 March 2026, 03:38 AM
High chicken price hurting low-income families
12 March 2026, 01:58 AM
The price of broiler chicken, a primary protein source for low-income people, has risen in the capital’s markets due to alleged supply shortages, intensifying consumer hardship amid soaring inflation.
12 March 2026, 01:58 AM
Edible oil prices surge despite ample stock
9 March 2026, 02:18 AM
The prices of loose soybean oil and palm oil have risen in the local market despite assurances of sufficient stock and adequate supply, heaving financial pressure on consumers.
9 March 2026, 02:18 AM
Curtailed, delayed Boi Mela sees sales plummet
8 March 2026, 03:28 AM
On most evenings, the grounds of the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela still reflect the familiar spirit of Bangladesh’s literary season -- students browsing poetry collections, families posing for photographs beneath colourful banners, and writers signing newly released books.
8 March 2026, 03:28 AM
25,000 to be picked for Farmers’ Card pre-pilot phase
6 March 2026, 03:14 AM
The Farmers’ Card will be launched on a pre-pilot basis by April 14 this year, with around 25,000 farmers in nine upazilas of eight districts set to get the benefit.
6 March 2026, 03:14 AM
Iran war could raise Bangladesh’s trade costs
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Shipping disruptions, cargo rerouting, and rising freight and insurance costs are set to increase business expenses
4 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Shakib’s return in balance amid legal hurdles
2 March 2026, 08:00 AM
With Pakistan scheduled to arrive on March 9 for a three-match ODI series, anticipation is mounting over whether Shakib could return during the tour.
2 March 2026, 08:00 AM
More families turn to TCB as poverty deepens
27 February 2026, 02:46 AM
At 2:12pm, a Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) truck was parked by the roadside under Kazipara Metro Station in Dhaka.
27 February 2026, 02:46 AM
Pahela Baishakh sales make a comeback
Sales centring Pahela Baishakh have picked up as people from all walks of life, buoyed by the improvement in the coronavirus situation, are set to welcome the Bangla New Year in colour and festivity today.
13 April 2022, 18:00 PM
Soaring Prices Of Commodities: Lower-income people hung out to dry
For the last two months, 35-year old security guard Saiful Islam could not send any money to his parents living in a village in Rangpur, one of the poverty-stricken divisions in Bangladesh.
10 April 2022, 18:00 PM
NBR unearths Tk 1cr VAT evasion by PHP Float
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has unearthed more than Tk 1 crore VAT evasion by PHP Float Glass Industries Ltd after poring over the documents filed by the Chattogram-based company for the period from the fiscal year of 2013-14 to 2017-18.
9 April 2022, 18:00 PM
BSCIC looks to utilise 500 vacant plots
The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) is scheduled to publish newspaper advertisements today, seeking applications from entrepreneurs to allot 500 plots lying vacant for years in its industrial estates.
28 March 2022, 18:00 PM
New salt policy aims to encourage eco-friendly production
The government has framed a fresh policy to increase domestic salt production through the use of modern and environmentally-friendly technologies and gradually end imports by 2026 when overall demand is projected to reach 25.30 lakh tonnes.
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Edible oil prices cool off
Domestic edible oil prices have declined as refiners reduced their rates after the government drastically cut the value added tax (VAT) on the key cooking ingredient in a bid to ease the pressure on consumers who are being battered by rising food inflation.
26 March 2022, 18:00 PM
New salt policy aims to encourage eco-friendly production
The government has framed a fresh policy to increase domestic salt production through the use of modern and environment-friendly technologies and gradually end imports by 2026 when overall demand is projected to reach 25.30 lakh tonnes.
26 March 2022, 14:38 PM
Paper price hike hands fresh blow to education, printing
The education sector and the printing industry have been dealt a major blow no sooner had they begun to make a comeback from two-year-long closures and business slowdown owing to the coronavirus pandemic.
24 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Food packs slim down, prices swell
Food processors in Bangladesh have either cut the size of packs or increased prices to absorb the surging cost of raw materials, handing a blow to end customers already struggling amid higher inflation.
21 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Tea prices rise in Dhaka’s roadside stalls
Mohammad Dulal, a tea seller at Teacher-Student Centre (TSC) of the University of Dhaka, used to sell tea made of condensed milk for Tk 6 per cup a month ago. At present, he has increased the price to Tk 10.
20 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Complaints against telcos piling up
The stack of complaints against mobile phone operators is increasing everyday but the authorities are having to keep those aside because of a case pending at High Court (HC).
17 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Prize Bonds: Tk 35 crore winnings remain unclaimed
Have you ever bought a national prize bond? If you have, then please match your bond numbers with the draw results again as you could be one of those lucky few who are yet to claim their prize despite winning the lottery.
13 March 2022, 18:00 PM
SME Foundation seeks Tk 200cr to form fund for rural women entrepreneurs
SME Foundation has sought Tk 200 crore from the government “to form a fund” to give out loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) owned by rural women for enabling continuation of operations and even expansions amidst the pandemic’s fallout.
12 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Mustard oil dearer after soybean price shock
The price of mustard oil has gone up in Bangladesh after the soybean oil market became volatile owing to tight supply.
7 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Ten life insurers hold 85pc of the market
Ten insurance companies hold around 85 per cent of the life insurance market in Bangladesh thanks to their experience and record in settling claims fast.
6 March 2022, 18:00 PM
IDRA fines 8 insurers over Tk 2.18cr
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has slapped eight insurance companies with a staggering fine of over Tk 2.18 crore for irregularities, fraudulence, misappropriation of funds, excess agent commissions and other misconduct.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Cut supply chain costs to keep essentials affordable
Any fuel price hike raises the cost of everyday necessities and agricultural products and affects both food and non-food inflation since it is linked with every part of the value chain.
5 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Insurance sector rebounds strongly
The insurance industry rebounded strongly in 2021 after getting hit by the coronavirus pandemic thanks to the contraction of excessive commission to agents and digitisation of services.
3 March 2022, 18:00 PM
Insurance claim settlement rate still low
The claim settlement rate of life and non-life insurance companies in Bangladesh still lags behind the world standard as well as that of neighbouring countries such as India and this is the main reason for low public confidence in the sector.
28 February 2022, 18:00 PM
BSCIC yet to finalise location for industrial park in Jashore
Although five years have passed since the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) made plans to establish an industrial park for automobile and light engineering industries in Jashore, the agency is yet to finalise the exact location for the project.
26 February 2022, 18:00 PM