The reduced rate will remain in force until March 31, 2026

The existing VAT waiver was set to expire on December 31, 2025

Nearly three out of every four taka lent by National Bank has now gone unpaid, according to the central bank, after stay orders that had long protected several large borrowers were lifted in recent months.

The Japan Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JBCCI) yesterday welcomed the finalisation of the economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the two nations.

The aquaculture sector must tackle major challenges to sustain future growth, focusing on quality improvement, food safety standards and certification, post-harvest handling, processing, and value addition, experts said yesterday.

Citizens Bank PLC opened a branch in Chatkhil of Noakhali on December 22.

Trust Bank PLC and Heguang Electronic Distribution Co Ltd (OPPO Bangladesh) have signed a deed of agreement to facilitate smartphone purchases for the bank’s customers.

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) organised the second edition of the SKYSPHERE: EBL Digital Excellence Awards 2025, celebrating partner organisations and merchants whose contributions have significantly advanced the bank’s growth and digital transformation journey over the past year.

The government has finally approved the long-pending modernisation and expansion project of Eastern Refinery Limited (ERL), the country’s only fuel oil refinery, opting to implement it with state financing after shelving an earlier joint venture plan with S Alam Group.

Good governance, strong political will, and timely policies with effective implementation are essential to ensure a business- and investment-conducive environment, the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) said yesterday.

Despite headline growth, 2025 tested garment exporters across markets and margins

Bangladesh’s gross external debt fell slightly at the end of July-September quarter as both public and private sector borrowing declined.

The revised budget for the current fiscal year could see the deficit fall to a record low of 3.3 percent of GDP due mainly to ambitious revenue collection targets and cuts in development spending.

From tomorrow, each bhori will be sold at Tk 226,282

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision

The leading chamber held its 64th annual general meeting today

The JBCCI remains committed to supporting the implementation of the EPA

Tents and camping gear exports are showing signs of revival, with global buyers placing fresh orders after selling off pandemic stockpiles.

As 2025 winds down, Bangladesh is staring at an approaching deadline with growing concern.

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has instructed five shariah-based banks undergoing a merger to declare their shareholder equity at zero, after assessments showed the net asset value of those shares to be negative.